In this episode of Life Exchanged: Stories of Understanding, host Kelsey Ross chats with Christian, a YFU alum from Germany who spent a transformative year studying abroad in Argentina. Inspired by his sister’s exchange experience, Christian shares how he chose Argentina over Canada, the culture shocks he faced, and how his host families helped him feel at home—complete with a welcome cake and a German flag at the airport.
Christian opens up about switching host families mid-year, discovering the joys of late-night dinners and bitter mate tea, and the surreal moment when his parents’ friends realized they had lived with his second host mom decades earlier. Now working with YFU Germany, Christian reflects on how exchange shaped his worldview, taught him about himself, and continues to influence his life and career.
Whether you’re curious about studying abroad, hosting, or just love stories that connect continents, this episode is a warm, funny, and inspiring reminder of the power of cultural exchange.