The Onishi Family Making a Lasting Impact in Japan
Junko and Ken Onishi have hosted more than 40 AFSers. One notable example of their dedication to their students is a case in which a student at the Japanese Language…
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The Hendrickx Family: Creating a Better World through Exchange
When it comes to AFS Belgium Flanders, the Hendrickx family is a name that stands out. Bart participated in an exchange program to the US, which sparked a love for…
The Lauzier Family Journey: A Tale of Dedication and Leadership
Are you interested in hearing about an amazing family who has dedicated over two decades to hosting and volunteering with AFS? Let us introduce you to the Lauziers, an AFS…
The Adventure of Nathalie and Luc from Canada: Sharing Culture and Values as a Family
In 1999, Nathalie and Luc decided to embark on a journey that would change their lives forever. They became an AFS Global Family for a young Hungarian AFSer for a…
Meet Mario and Marco: an AFS Global Family from Costa Rica
Hosting an international student is not an easy task, and when you are an LGBT family living in a country that is still quite conservative, it can be even more…
What parenting teaches us about intercultural learning
Globalization of migration flows, shifting ideas about ethnicity and race, and intimate relations across ethnic boundaries mean that more and more of us parent children with individuals from an ethnic…
A great experience for the whole family
This morning we left for work while the kids were still asleep. I left a note on the fridge saying, “Lunch is on the stove”. That is nothing unusual, except…
Just do it. Jump in!
We have always loved the idea of having a student from abroad live with us as we felt it would be a great experience for our girls to learn lots…
An enriching cultural experience
We gained a lot by hosting Davis for a year, this experience helped us understand that each culture is different, and that no culture is better or worse than any…