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 • 46 episodes
The AFS Exchange
Latest Episodes
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
Just Say Yes: Finding Community Abroad
Studying abroad is an incredible adventure, but it can sometimes feel a little isolating. So, how do you actually find your community when you're miles from home? This month, we explore various ways AFSers have connected beyond the classroom.
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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42:15
The Curious Trunk & the Lost Cairn: An AFS Historian's Journey
Welcome back to The AFS Exchange for the second part of our Founders' Day celebration! After covering the "when" and "what" of AFS's start in WWI in our last episode, we're now diving into the "who"- the people who were there, the early volunte...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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33:11
Driving Change: The Legacy of AFS Volunteers
For this year's AFS Founders' Day, observed on April 7th, we delve into the remarkable origins of the organization during World War I. This episode recounts the story of the American Field Service, where young American volunteers courageously s...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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34:49
