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AFS Host Family, AFS Scholars, AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Seeing the world with different eyes

This article was written by Panna Laura Kovács, AFS student from Hungary on exchange in Costa Rica. Panna is one of…

AFS Scholars, AFS Student, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

Studying abroad has broadened my horizons

This post was written by Nour Bejaoui, an AFS student from Tunisia on exchange in Italy. Nour is one of the young…

AFS Host Family, AFS Scholars, AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

All the things I learned during my study abroad program

This post was written by Bosompemaa Dankwa, an AFS student from Ghana on exchange in the Czech Republic.Bosompemaa is one…

AFS Scholars, AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Studying abroad has made me better at solving problems

This post was written by Jennifer Sarkodie, an AFS student from Ghana on exchange in Turkey. Jennifer is one of…

AFS Host Family, AFS Scholars, AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Experiencing ubuntu in China

This post was written by Mohau Mofokeng, an AFS student from South Africa on exchange in China. Mohau is one…

AFS Scholars, AFS Student, AFS Volunteer, Changemaking, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

Small efforts can make big changes

This post was written by Ambani Makuya, an AFS student from South Africa on exchange in the Philippines. Ambani is…

AFS Scholars, AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Exchange is a chance for me to be myself

This post was written by Ayron Paige Gallop, an AFS student from South Africa on exchange in Brazil. Ayron is…

Education, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

5 ways you can use intercultural learning in your classroom

Many educators are passionate about intercultural learning, and some become AFS as volunteers to learn more about this topic. Intercultural…

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5 answers to your questions about hosting

1. Is my family right for this? Absolutely! All you need to be a great host family is space in…