Your Exchange Toolkit: Advice for Students

If the excitement of arrival is starting to fade and everyday life feels a little harder, this episode is for you. Hear real advice from last year’s AFS students on making friends, setting realistic goals, and handling challenges like school, homesickness, and family dynamics. Amanda and John from AFS-USA’s Participant Support & Learning Team share their insights and actionable guidance to help you thrive during this phase of your exchange. Whether you’re a student, host family, or volunteer, you’ll find helpful strategies to stay grounded and grow through the ups and downs of your AFS journey. Guests: Yassin from Germany 🇩🇪 Isa from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 Miko from Poland 🇵🇱 Non from Thailand 🇹🇭 Laiva from Indonesia 🇮🇩 Paagiina from Mongolia 🇲🇳 Amanda Brown John Hammel More from AFS-USA: 🏠 Host a Student | ✈️ Study Abroad | 🤝 Volunteer | 🏫 For Educators | 📧 Contact the Show | 🎧 Collections

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Your Exchange Toolkit: Advice for Students is an episode from The AFS Exchange by AFS-USA.

This episode is 45:20 long.

This episode was published on Oct 21, 2025.

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