The New Normal

Follow along with Michael, a first-time host dad, as he recounts his year hosting an exchange student from Germany. From the initial decision to host and the anticipation leading up to his student's arrival, to how Michael's daily routine shifted, you'll hear how opening his home led him to become much more involved in his local New Jersey community and learning more about himself. You'll also discover how Michael and his husband Allen got to dive deep into the cultures and customs of Germany and Morocco, as their host son has a parent from each country. Plus, hear insights directly from Michael's host son about his experiences at school and traveling throughout the United States. In such a pivotal time in our country's history, it matters now more than ever to have AFSers travel the world and exchange ideas. Guests: Michael Wargo Yassin More from AFS-USA: 🏠 Host a Student | ✈️ Study Abroad | 🤝 Volunteer | 🏫 For Educators | 📧 Contact the Show | 🎧 Collections

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The New Normal is an episode from The AFS Exchange by AFS-USA.

This episode is 41:15 long.

This episode was published on Jul 14, 2025.

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