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Exchange Student Experiences

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Study Abroad Articles, Alumni Articles

An Interview with AFS Alumna, Amanda Sawyer (U.S. to Spain, 2018-19)

When Amanda first decided to study abroad, her main goal was to learn Spanish. What she didn’t realize was how much more she would discover about the world and herself.…

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LGBTQ+ Pride Articles, Study Abroad Articles, Alumni Articles

Embracing a Spanish Summer: A Reflection by AFS-USA Pride Scholar Ryan Rodriguez

Ryan Rodriguez is an AFS-USA Pride Scholar who traveled to Spain on our Global Prep program. In his personal essay, Ryan reflects on his experience abroad with his host family,…

Grace from Thailand with host family
Blog, Host Family Articles

An Open Letter from a Thai AFSer on Hosting

Grace Madthing is an AFSer from Thailand who turned his experience as an exchange student into a passion for diplomacy between Thailand and the U.S. In his letter, he candidly…

My study abroad story: People welcomed me with an open heart
Blog, Study Abroad Articles, Host Family Articles

My study abroad story: People welcomed me with an open heart

Hello! My name is Aqsa and I currently live in the Pacific Northwest as an AFS Exchange Student. I came here through a scholarship called the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study…

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Blog, Study Abroad Articles

Making the world your home

The following blog post was written by Rebecca A. Eckland, an AFS Returnee who studied abroad in France in 1999. Today, Rebecca is a professional writer and accomplished athlete who mentors…

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8 things I love about Ghana

Wondering what makes Ghanaian culture unique from an American perspective? We’re just scratching the surface, but these observations will give you a glimpse at Ghanaian culture through the eyes of…

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AFS programs foster transformation that lasts a lifetime. Today’s exchange students are tomorrow’s changemakers: diplomats; thought leaders; influencers in the international business and non-profit communities. Every new exchange student is another global citizen in progress—an individual primed to help build a more just and peaceful world.

And the impact doesn’t stop with the students. Host families’ lives are transformed by new members from across the globe and host communities gain greater cultural diversity. That’s THE AFS EFFECT.

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