The AFS Exchange
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In each episode of The AFS Exchange, we sit down with AFS-USA host families, students, volunteers, and educators to hear about the profound impact of their AFS experiences. Join us as we explore the knowledge and skills needed to help create a more just and peaceful world.
As a non-profit organization, AFS-USA has been empowering people to become globally engaged citizens for over 75 years. With programs in 45+ countries and hosting students from 90+ countries, AFS-USA has been creating life-changing intercultural experiences for generations.
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- 2026 Volunteer Awards (Bonus Episode!) · 58 mntIt’s time to celebrate the heartbeat of our organization- our volunteers! In this special bonus episode, we proudly honor the six recipients of the 2026 AFS-USA Volunteer Awards…
- Expanding the AFS Effect, No Passport Required · 43 mnt · Musim 6 Episode 9What happens when students swap international flights for cross-country road trips, and global exchange concepts are brought right to our own backyard? In this episode we explore…
- Parallel Journeys: Leo, Fede, and the House in LA · 33 mnt · Musim 6 Episode 8After hearing from host parents Matt and Wendy earlier this summer, it’s time to hear from their host students! Leo and Fede arrived for their AFS programs with different…
- Best Of: Hosting Moments · 33 mnt · Musim 6 Episode 7Just in time for a new group of AFS participants to begin their program and meet their host families for the first time, we’re sharing a special 'Best Of' episode! We’ve gathered…
- Paper Cranes and Peace · 29 mnt · Musim 6 Episode 6You’ve probably seen it all over AFS-USA’s social media: the slogan "Pass Peace Forward." But what does that actually look like in practice? This month, we’re sharing a story…
- Why Host? "Per Amore" · 31 mnt · Musim 6 Episode 5This month, we’re sharing a story from a host family in California whose introduction to AFS began back in the 1970s. Matt Lewis met a young AFSer from Belgium named Geert back…
- Cheerleader, Coach, and Confidant: The Role of a Liaison · 32 mnt · Musim 6 Episode 4Welcome back to The AFS Exchange! We are continuing our series highlighting the people who keep the AFS engine running: our dedicated volunteers. While the host family provides…
- Decades of Boats, Buses, and Boarding Passes · 34 mnt · Musim 6 Episode 3Welcome back to The AFS Exchange! We are continuing our series highlighting the people who keep the AFS engine running: our dedicated volunteers. In order for a student to get…
- The Universal Language of AFS · 30 mnt · Musim 6 Episode 2Welcome back to The AFS Exchange! We are continuing our series highlighting the people who keep the AFS engine running: our dedicated volunteers. In this episode, we’re following…
- Inside the AFS Engine Room · 38 mnt · Musim 6 Episode 1Welcome back for Season 6! We are spending the first few episodes of this season highlighting the people who keep the AFS engine running: our incredible volunteers. In this…
- Coming Soon: The AFS Exchange Season 6! · 2 mntSeason 6 of The AFS Exchange begins February 2026! More from AFS-USA: 🏠Host a Student | ✈️Study Abroad | 🤝Volunteer | 🏫For Educators | 📧Contact the Show | 🎧Collections
- Your Exchange Toolkit: Overcoming Challenges · 55 mnt · Musim 5 Episode 10In the Season 5 finale of The AFS Exchange, we tackle the reality of exchange head-on: the moments of challenge that define true growth. Hear firsthand stories from former AFS…
- 2025 Volunteer Awards (Bonus Episode!) · 56 mntIt's time to celebrate the heartbeat of our organization- our volunteers! In this special bonus episode, we proudly honor the six recipients of the 2025 AFS-USA Volunteer Awards…
- Your Exchange Toolkit: Advice for Students · 45 mnt · Musim 5 Episode 9If the excitement of arrival is starting to fade and everyday life feels a little harder, this episode is for you. Hear real advice from last year’s AFS students on making…
- The Semester Effect · 28 mnt · Musim 5 Episode 8Can you really form a strong bond with an exchange student in just a few months? Sarah and Mikayla Engel-Streicher, a couple from Wisconsin, would say yes. They've welcomed three…
- From Student to Supporter: Jenny’s Lifelong Impact · 33 mnt · Musim 5 Episode 7AFS-USA's Mission- It's More Important Now Than Ever! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jenny Kissinger Messner, an AFS alumna who believes that our mission is more…
- The New Normal · 41 mnt · Musim 5 Episode 6Follow along with Michael, a first-time host dad, as he recounts his year hosting an exchange student from Germany. From the initial decision to host and the anticipation leading…
- Adventures in Adaptability: Learning (and Bonding) in Kenya · 43 mnt · Musim 5 Episode 5In July 2023, eleven strangers met for the first time in an airport hotel lobby outside JFK. Just three weeks later, they had lived a lifetime of adventures. In this episode…
- Just Say Yes: Finding Community Abroad · 42 mnt · Musim 5 Episode 4Studying abroad is an incredible adventure, but it can sometimes feel a little isolating. So, how do you actually find your community when you're miles from home? This month, we…
- The Curious Trunk & the Lost Cairn: An AFS Historian's Journey · 33 mnt · Musim 5 Episode 3Welcome back to The AFS Exchange for the second part of our Founders' Day celebration! After covering the "when" and "what" of AFS's start in WWI in our last episode, we're now…
