Becoming a Global Citizen in Paraguay
The first time that Linda took an airplane was at age 17, heading to her AFS Program in Paraguay. Growing up in small town Missouri, she was surprised her parents even let her go! But years later, her...
6 Sep 202223min
Life as an Exchange Student in the US
In this episode we hear from three of the 1000+ students that AFS-USA welcomed for the 2021-22 school year. Samira from Germany, Toby from Sweden, and Mira from Austria share about their host familie...
5 Jul 202229min
What is an AFS Host Parent?
What does it mean to be an AFS Host Parent? It’s more than providing a bed and meals. As an AFS Host Family, you’ll welcome someone new into your home, share your everyday lives with them, and grow as...
3 Jun 202254min
AFSers in Schools: The Impact of Student Exchange
Welcoming exchange students into your classroom can benefit the entire school community! In this episode we hear from AFS students in Indiana and Washington. They discuss their experiences as US high ...
2 Mai 202232min
Growing as an AFS Volunteer
Welcome back to The AFS Exchange for Season 2! As an AFS volunteer, you gain skills that are valuable outside of AFS. Intercultural communication, leadership, marketing, event planning, content crea...
4 Apr 202234min
26.2 Miles to France
This episode features an interview with Zodi Schwind, an AFS returnee who studied in France. We chat about her unique upbringing on a hospital ship off the coast of western Africa, her family, and her...
10 Des 202133min
Interview with an Ambulance Driver
This episode starts out with a brief history of the American Field Service. Next, we hear from Steve Riford, one of the AFS Ambulance Drivers during WWII. Steve shares stories of his time with the Ame...
7 Nov 202121min
Advice from Us to You
The episode provides advice for AFS participants beginning their program abroad. AFS-USA staff were surveyed with two questions: What piece of advice would you have for new participants, and what’s s...
31 Aug 202124min
