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[Your name]’s Exchange Student Journey

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(write in your language)

Your name

Hello, my name is…

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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 you are not FLEX or CBYX.)

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I decided to study abroad because…

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When I got to the U.S.,

what surprised me most was…

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Now that I’m here, my favorite

parts of American culture are…

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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]

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My Culture

(Insert a photo that shows a cultural tradition or activity from your country.)

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My School

(Insert a schedule that shows a typical school day in your country.)

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My Food

(Insert photos of your favorite foods from your country.)

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Holidays and Celebrations

(Insert photos of your friends and family celebrating holidays or special occasions from your country.)

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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…

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Cultural parallels between my country and the U.S. are…

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Questions?

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Stay connected with AFS-USA and #BroadenYourHorizons

@afs_usa

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AFS Intercultural Programs USA

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Explore AFS-USA Study Abroad Programs

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Start an AFS Intercultural Club at our school!

Explore resources for schools at afsusa.org/educators

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Thank you for sharing

your culture and making

me feel welcome!