March is host family appreciation month at AFS-USA, so we’re excited to kick off Season 4 of the AFS Exchange Podcast by featuring a host mother-daughter pair from Washington: Jutta and Diarra! 

Diarra from Senegal is having a truly culture-rich year in Seattle with the Mackensen-von Stieglitz family, who moved from Germany to the U.S. about 20 years ago. Alongside trying out new activities like ice skating, bowling, and indulging in breakfast burritos, Diarra is immersing herself in German culture and language. 

Tune in to this episode to hear about Diarra’s experience so far in the U.S., as well as Jutta and her family’s history and the reasons behind their decision to host a student this year. 

The story of Diarra and Jutta is just one among the hundreds of AFS families across the U.S. this year. A heartfelt thank you to all AFS host families, both past and present. Click HERE to listen now!