Posts by Mel Dyjak

  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.…

  In this episode of Life Exchange: Stories of Understanding, host Kelsey Ross chats with Liz Zirk—a YFU alum, longtime volunteer, and soon-to-be host parent—whose exchange year in Germany in…

  In this heartfelt episode of Life Exchange: Stories of Understanding, host Kelsey Ross sits down with Carrie and Justin Stiltner, a couple from Clyde, Ohio, who share their journey…

  In this episode of Life Exchange: Stories of Understanding, host Kelsey Ross speaks with Greta, a 17-year-old CBYX scholarship recipient from Germany, about her unforgettable exchange year in the…

  In this episode of Life Exchange: Stories of Understanding, host Kelsey Ross speaks with Jarrett Wells, a United Methodist pastor from Illinois who, along with his family, has hosted…

  In this episode of Life Exchange: Stories of Understanding, host Kelsey Ross speaks with Kyle Tew, a 16-year-old CBYX scholarship recipient from Michigan currently living in Germany. Kyle shares…

  In this episode of Life Exchanged: Stories of Understanding, Musfirah shares her journey as a YES Program exchange student in the U.S. From navigating culture shock and celebrating Ramadan…

  In this episode, Gabriela shares her inspiring journey as an exchange student from Iowa to Germany through the YFU CBYX program. She discusses the challenges of the application process,…

  In this episode of Life Exchanged: Stories of Understanding, host Kelsey Ross speaks with Abby, a high school exchange student who studied abroad in Germany through the prestigious CBYX…

  In this episode of Life Exchanged: Stories of Understanding, host Kelsey Ross engages with Lexy, a Local Coordinator, and Lara, an exchange student from Germany. They discuss Lara’s journey…