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Kicking Off with Challenger Sports – Grant Hall

2 days 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 week 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 week 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

3 weeks 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…

Discover the Different Types of Hosting: Which One is Right for You?

3 weeks ago

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…

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YFU Student Named Student Athlete of the Year

2 months ago

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…

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YFU Student Named CBYX Participant of the Month

2 months ago

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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…

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From Studying Abroad in Japan to Becoming a Teen Author

3 months ago

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:…

YFU Student Selected as CBYX Participant of the Month

5 months ago

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We are thrilled to announce that YFU exchange student Alexander Crim has been named the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Participant of the Month for December 2024! This prestigious recognition, awarded…

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Culture Shock: How to Prepare and Embrace It

6 months ago

A girl holds her head while sitting by a window. She looks sad.

Embarking on an international exchange is an exciting adventure filled with new experiences, friendships, and cultural discoveries. However, along with these thrilling aspects comes something most exchange students will…

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