Making friends is the best part of my exchange
It took me just a couple of weeks to get to know nice people in my school and start hanging…
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Becoming friends with people from around the world
When I first arrived, before school started, I didn’t have any friends and I couldn’t speak Italian. However, when school…
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…
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…
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…
Realizing my dreams
“Tak kenal maka tak sayang” This is a popular saying from my beautiful country, Indonesia. It means, if you do…
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…
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.…