Our latest episode of The AFS Exchange highlights a crucial member of our AFS volunteer teams: liaisons! Take a listen…
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We’re shining the spotlight on these podcast episodes that feature the incredible work of AFS volunteers – take a listen!
In our most recent episode of the AFS Exchange podcast, we’re exploring the evolution of the Travel Volunteer role, starting nearly 75 years ago.
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Check out the first episode of Season 6 of The AFS Exchange!
In the Season 5 finale of The AFS Exchange podcast, we tackle the reality of exchange head-on: the moments of challenge that define true growth. Hear firsthand stories from former AFS students who successfully navigated difficult situations in the U.S. and abroad, including communication barriers, integrating into school life, and coping with loss. Amanda and John from AFS-USA’s […]
Hear real advice from last year’s AFS students on making friends, setting realistic goals, and handling challenges like school, homesickness, and family dynamics.
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 […]
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 […]