[Your name]’s Exchange Student Journey
(write in your language)
Your name
Hello, my name is…
I am studying abroad on a scholarship from the U.S. Department of State.
[Fill in with your scholarship program: FLEX or CBYX]
My Scholarship
(This slide is for those who came to the U.S. through a Department of State Scholarship - FLEX or CBYX - you can delete this slide if this does not apply to you.)
I decided to study abroad because…
When I got to the U.S.,
what surprised me most was…
Now that I’m here, my favorite
parts of American culture are…
My Country: [fill in]
Population: [fill in]
Language(s) spoken: [fill in]
Religion(s) practiced: [fill in]
Current political leader: [fill in]
Currency: [fill in]
My Culture
(Insert a photo that shows a cultural tradition or activity from your country.)
My School
(Insert a schedule that shows a typical school day in your country.)
My Food
(Insert photos of your favorite foods from your country.)
Holidays and Celebrations
(Insert photos of your friends and family celebrating holidays or special occasions from your country.)
Where I Grew Up
• My hometown: Describe what it looks like. Big or small? Urban or rural?
• Population:
• Favorite thing about my neighborhood:
• As a kid, we used to play:
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Some common misconceptions about my culture are…
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The #1 TV shows, celebrities, and artists in my country are…
Cultural parallels between my country and the U.S. are…
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Following a brief pause, the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program is returning to the U.S. for the Spring Semester 2027, bringing high school students from around the world to communities like ours.
Your family can make a lasting impact by welcoming an international high school student into your home. Through everyday experiences, you'll share American life and culture while gaining a deeper understanding of another part of the world. Students attend local high schools and contribute their unique perspectives to families, classrooms, and communities.
Open your home, expand your world, and help foster international understanding.
Your next family adventure starts here – host an exchange student like me!
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Learn more about hosting an exchange student with AFS-USA!
YES students are back!
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Start an AFS Intercultural Club at our school!
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Thank you for sharing
your culture and making
me feel welcome!