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Lara & Lexy’s Take On Ranch Dressing, Hosting a High School Exchange Student, and Coping With Homesickness

3 days ago

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…

Best Places to Study Abroad in High School

2 weeks ago

According to the most recent Open Doors U.S. study, during the 2021-2022 academic year alone, over 180,000 students chose to study abroad, seizing the chance to embrace new experiences. With…

Countries With Most Students Studying Abroad

2 weeks ago

Study abroad female friend group pictured on airplane wing

Studying abroad is increasingly popular among American students, with countries like Italy, the United Kingdom, and Spain topping the list of preferred destinations. These nations offer rich histories, diverse cultures,…

Jyarland’s Take on Identity, Exchange, and Empathy

2 weeks ago

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, host Kelsey Ross speaks to Jyarland Daniels, a YFU study abroad alumni, former YFU USA board member, and founder of Harriet Speaks. Jyarland takes…

How to Say Goodbye to An Exchange Student

3 weeks ago

A couple smiles with their exchange student as they say goodbye

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…

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Aya’s Take on Yellow School Buses, the YES Program, & the Host Family Bond

4 weeks ago

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…

Kicking Off with Challenger Sports – Grant Hall

1 month ago

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…

Margot’s Take on German Bread, the CBYX Scholarship, & Study Abroad Adventures

1 month ago

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…

Carola’s Take on Drive-Thrus, Disney World, & Marching Band

1 month ago

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…

How to Deal with Homesickness While Studying Abroad

2 months ago

Asian girl dealing 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…

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Lara & Lexy’s Take On Ranch Dressing, Hosting a High School Exchange Student, and Coping With Homesickness

Best Places to Study Abroad in High School

Countries With Most Students Studying Abroad

Jyarland’s Take on Identity, Exchange, and Empathy

How to Say Goodbye to An Exchange Student

Aya’s Take on Yellow School Buses, the YES Program, & the Host Family Bond

Kicking Off with Challenger Sports – Grant Hall

Margot’s Take on German Bread, the CBYX Scholarship, & Study Abroad Adventures

Carola’s Take on Drive-Thrus, Disney World, & Marching Band

How to Deal with Homesickness While Studying Abroad