Marina’s Take on Embracing Austria Through Dance
What’s it like to spend a year in Austria as a high school exchange student? In this episode of Life Exchanged: Stories of Understanding, host Kelsey Ross interviews Marina,…
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Keith’s Take on Hosting Surprises, Connecting With Families Across Cultures, and Becoming the Cool Host Dad
In this episode of Life Exchanged: Stories of Understanding, host Kelsey Ross chats with Keith Hehr, a host parent from Iowa who has welcomed international exchange students through YFU…
Read More Christian’s Take on Yerba Mate, Family Support and Inspiration, and Finding Home in YFU
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.…
Read More Liz’s Take On Cultural Curiosity, Life Abroad, and Giving Back With YFU
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…
Read More Carrie and Justin’s take on turning a leap of faith into a global family through exchange
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…
Read More Greta’s Take on Chickens, Culture Shock, Second Chances, and the Power of Support
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…
Read More Jarrett’s Take on Shared Meals, Having Faith, and the Heart of Hosting
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…
Read More Kyle’s Take on Taking Risks, Self-Discovery, & Stepping Outside the Comfort Zone
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…
Read More Musfirah’s Take on First Impressions, Finding Artistic Talents, and Why Santa Is Totally Real
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…
Read More Gabriela’s Take on Confidence, Adaptation, & Writing Her Future
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,…
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