Learning a new language boosted my self-confidence
This post was written by Jennifer Sarkodie, an AFS student from Ghana on exchange in Turkey. Jennifer is one of the young deserving students who received the 2016 Investing in…
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Learning Chinese is the best adventure of my life
This post was written by Zeineb Besrour, an AFS exchange student from Tunisia to China. Zeineb is one of the young deserving students who received the 2016 Investing in Africa’s Future…
Proud about learning a new language… and much more!
My name is Karolina Osztoics, I am from Hungary and I’m spending my AFS exchange in the Dominican Republic. I’ve already been here for seven months, so it basically has…
Having the time of my life
I’ve already been an exchange student for a month. It’s so unbelievable. To be honest, this month was the best of my life so far. Only one month, but so many…
Realizing my dreams
“Tak kenal maka tak sayang” This is a popular saying from my beautiful country, Indonesia. It means, if you do not know about something, then you cannot be in love.…
A stepping stone for my dream
I’m a little shy, I can also be a little bit crazy. I’m funny; I like a good laugh and I love to read, too. Sometimes I just sit still…
Getting immersed in a new culture
I’m Zeineb, an AFS student from Tunisia in China and I’m writing to talk you about my first month here. I’ve always wanted to be an exchange student and now…
Now I have family all over the world
When I look back, I think about how those past eight months have brought me A LOT. Not in form of diplomas or medals, but in the way I get…
An experience like no other
It’s been about seven months since I decided to go abroad. I think this has been one of the decisions that has most impacted my life, in a positive way…