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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…

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Experiencing ubuntu in China

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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My new family in the Caribbean

I’m spending my AFS exchange in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Two and a half months just passed by without me noticing…

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Becoming a local to get to know the culture

One of the best ways to get to know a culture is through the locals, you always hear this before…

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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,…

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