Keith, Doug, and their Danish Host Son
Keith and Doug Byron, a couple from Indiana, welcomed a Danish student into their home in 2022-2023. In this episode, the two of them discuss their initial motivations for hosting, their Danish host s...
18 Juli 202434min
Apartheid, Iowa, and the Aftermath: Reed and Ketsi’s Story
In this episode of The AFS Exchange, we share the incredible story of Reed Davis and Ketsi Meka, two friends separated by continents and decades. Ketsi, from South Africa, lived with Reed’s family in ...
13 Juni 202434min
Growing Together: AFS-USA Host Sibling Experiences
AFS students bring a lot to their new families and homes. But what about when they also bring the sibling experience for the first time? In this episode, we delve into the stories of only children wh...
14 Maj 202442min
Thank You, AFS-USA Volunteers!
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month at AFS-USA, and we're thrilled to present a special bonus episode dedicated to expressing our gratitude to our incredible AFS volunteers! They truly are the heart...
29 Apr 202436min
Tips from a Young Activist and AFS-USA Volunteer
Katherine, a young AFS-USA volunteer from California, is deeply passionate about activism. In 2023, she engaged in AFS-USA’s Youth Ambassador Sustainability Project, a 7-week online leadership course ...
10 Apr 202436min
From Senegal to Seattle: One AFSer's Journey in the Pacific Northwest
March is host family appreciation month at AFS-USA - a huge shoutout to all AFS host families! This month, we're excited to share an interview featuring a host mother-daughter pair from Washington: Ju...
13 Mars 202433min
Season 3 Highlights
In Season 3 of the AFS Exchange Podcast we've had the privilege of engaging with 28 guests across 12 episodes, each sharing impactful stories about how AFS has shaped their lives. To cap it off, we're...
21 Feb 202430min
A Dynamic Duo: Mert and Ann's AFS Journey
Mert Özer from Türkiye and Ann Ford from New Jersey are halfway through their year together as AFS exchange student and host mother. Living in a home with two very active dogs, they share an appreciat...
18 Jan 202430min
