The AFS Exchange
In each episode of The AFS Exchange, we sit down with AFS-USA host families, students, volunteers, and educators to hear about the profound impact of their AFS experiences. Join us as we explore the knowledge and skills needed to help create a more just and peaceful world.
As a non-profit organization, AFS-USA has been empowering people to become globally engaged citizens for over 70 years. With programs in 45+ countries and hosting students from 90+ countries, AFS-USA has been creating life-changing intercultural experiences for generations.
Podcasting since 2021 • 49 episodes
The AFS Exchange
Latest Episodes
Your Exchange Toolkit: Advice for Students
If the excitement of arrival is starting to fade and everyday life feels a little harder, this episode is for you. Hear real advice from last year’s AFS students on making friends, setting realistic goals, and handling challenges like school, h...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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45:20
The Semester Effect
Can you really form a strong bond with an exchange student in just a few months? Sarah and Mikayla Engel-Streicher, a couple from Wisconsin, would say yes. They've welcomed three students into their home for a single semester each, proving you ...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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27:41
From Student to Supporter: Jenny’s Lifelong Impact
AFS-USA's Mission- It's More Important Now Than Ever!In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jenny Kissinger Messner, an AFS alumna who believes that our mission is more important now than ever. Her journey from student to maj...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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32:42
The New Normal
Follow along with Michael, a first-time host dad, as he recounts his year hosting an exchange student from Germany. From the initial decision to host and the anticipation leading up to his student's arrival, to how Michael's daily routine shift...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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41:15
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.In this episode, we're taking you to Kenya for a three-week Global Prep program ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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43:28
