Can a few months be enough to form a lasting bond with an exchange student? For Sarah and Mikayla Engel-Streicher of Wisconsin, the answer is a resounding yes! In our latest episode of the AFS Exchange, they discuss their experience welcoming three students into their home for a single semester each, proving you don’t need […]
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We sit down with Jenny Kissinger Messner, an AFS alumna who believes that our mission is more important now than ever.
In our latest podcast episode, we follow the story of Michael, a first-time host dad, as he recounts his year hosting an exchange student from Germany. From the moment he decided to host and the excitement leading up to his student’s arrival, to the ways his daily routine changed, Michael shares how opening his home […]
Adventures in Adaptability: Learning (and Bonding) in Kenya In July 2023, eleven strangers met for the first time in an airport hotel lobby outside JFK. Just three weeks later, they had lived a lifetime of adventures. Tune in to the latest episode of The AFS Exchange to follow their journey through Kenya on a Global […]
We hear from Megan, Eva, and Esha, who share their personal stories of finding community, including in some unexpected places.
Check out the first episode of Season 5 of The AFS Exchange!
In our most recent episode, we sit down with Justin and Chad from Milwaukee, as they take us through their host family experience, which has an amazing impact on their 3-year-old son!
In our most recent podcast episode, we discuss the power of turning things around, pushing through difficult experiences, overcoming challenges, and in doing so, undergoing positive transformation.
Learn more about Keith and Doug Byron as they discuss their memorable hosting experience with their Danish student!
The latest episode of our podcast, The AFS Exchange, is available now – take a listen!