Gift Ideas For Foreign Exchange Students
Welcoming a foreign exchange student into your home or community is a rewarding experience that allows you to share cultures and create lasting memories. One way to make their stay…
Read More Are Foreign Exchange Students Allowed to Date?
Navigating Relationships as a Foreign Exchange Student One of the most common questions exchange students have is, “Are foreign exchange students allowed to date?” The answer varies depending on the…
Read More Lara & Lexy’s Take On Ranch Dressing, Hosting a High School Exchange Student, and Coping With Homesickness
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…
Read More Best Places to Study Abroad in High School
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…
Read More Countries With Most Students Studying Abroad
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,…
Read More Jyarland’s Take on Identity, Exchange, and Empathy
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…
Read More 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…
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