Adventures in Adaptability: Learning (and Bonding) in Kenya

In July 2023, eleven strangers met for the first time in an airport hotel lobby outside JFK. Just three weeks later, they had lived a lifetime of adventures. In this episode, we're taking you to Kenya for a three-week Global Prep program focused on wildlife conservation and Maasai culture. But as this group of U.S. students journeyed across the country, they found something more: an unexpected bond that transformed them from strangers into a tight-knit group. We’ll hear from three participants and their Program Leader about the highs and lows of their experience. From icebreaker games in that airport hotel to navigating life with Maasai host families in a village, they'll share how shared moments- and unexpected challenges- cemented their connections. Hear how stepping outside their comfort zones allowed them to form deep friendships and gain invaluable skills that continue to impact their lives two years later. It's a story of adaptability, discovery, and how shared adventure can truly bond strangers in just a few short weeks. Guests: Mikayla Rose Sierra Ben Fiedler Luke Benjamin Nina Gaulin More from AFS-USA: 🏠 Host a Student | ✈️ Study Abroad | 🤝 Volunteer | 🏫 For Educators | 📧 Contact the Show | 🎧 Collections

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Adventures in Adaptability: Learning (and Bonding) in Kenya is an episode from The AFS Exchange by AFS-USA.

This episode is 43:28 long.

This episode was published on Jun 17, 2025.

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