How to Say Goodbye to An Exchange Student
It can be hard to figure out how to say goodbye to your exchange student. Like Boyz II Men said, it’s so hard to say goodbye. After a whole school…
Read More Aya’s Take on Yellow School Buses, the YES Program, & the Host Family Bond
In this episode, host Kelsey Ross speaks to Aya, an exchange student from Morocco who came to the United States thanks to the YES Scholarship. Aya shares with us what…
Read More Kicking Off with Challenger Sports – Grant Hall
In this special bonus episode, Kelsey Ross interviews Grant Hall from Challenger Sports, discussing the organization’s history, the recruitment and training of international coaches, and the unique experiences offered…
Read More Margot’s Take on German Bread, the CBYX Scholarship, & Study Abroad Adventures
In this episode, Kelsey Ross chats with Margot, an American high school student studying abroad in Germany with the help of the CBYX Scholarship program. Margot tells us about…
Read More Carola’s Take on Drive-Thrus, Disney World, & Marching Band
In the first episode of Life Exchanged: Stories of Understanding, we explore the story of Carola, an exchange student from Estonia, and her experience in the United States. Carola takes us…
Read More How to Deal with Homesickness While Studying Abroad
Studying abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, but it also comes with challenges. One of the most common emotional hurdles international students face…
Read More Discover the Different Types of Hosting: Which One is Right for You?
When you think about hosting an exchange student, you might picture a student living with your family for an entire academic year. They arrive in August, just before school…
Read More YFU Student Named Student Athlete of the Year
Kim’s Journey as a German Exchange Student to Athlete of the Year Meet Kim, an inspiring German exchange student who has embraced a new culture and excelled in her passion…
Read More YFU Student Named CBYX Participant of the Month
Join us in congratulating Norah, the March CBYX Participant of the Month! Norah has fully embraced her exchange year in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Initially from Dingdorf, Rhineland Palatinate, Norah…
Read More From Studying Abroad in Japan to Becoming a Teen Author
Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; for many high school students, it’s the dream of a lifetime. But for Silas-Henry Adkins, studying abroad in Japan led to something extraordinary:…
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