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In each episode of The AFS Exchange, we sit down with AFS-USA host families, students, volunteers, and educators to hear about the profound impact of their AFS experiences. Join us as we explore the knowledge and skills needed to help create a more just and peaceful world. As a non-profit organization, AFS-USA has been empowering people to become globally engaged citizens for over 75 years. With programs in 45+ countries and hosting students from 90+ countries, AFS-USA has been creating life-changing intercultural experiences for generations.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn each episode of The AFS Exchange, we sit down with AFS-USA host families, students, volunteers, and educators to hear about the profound impact of their AFS experiences. Join us as we explore the knowledge and skills needed to help create a more just and peaceful world.
The AFS Exchange is hosted by AFS-USA. The show has published 61 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Expanding the AFS Effect, No Passport Required" (20 October 2026, 43 minutes), "Parallel Journeys: Leo, Fede, and the House in LA" (15 September 2026, 33 minutes), and "Best Of: Hosting Moments" (10 August 2026, 33 minutes).
The AFS Exchange publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 61 episodes.
Booking probability for The AFS Exchange is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The AFS Exchange requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The AFS Exchange's contact route on record: verified email.
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AFS-USA hosts The AFS Exchange, an education podcast with 61 episodes published.
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Episode #9
What happens when students swap international flights for cross-country road trips, and global exchange concepts are brought right to our own backyard? In this episode we explore AFS-USA’s pilot domestic exchange...
Episode #8
After hearing from host parents Matt and Wendy earlier this summer, it’s time to hear from their host students! Leo and Fede arrived for their AFS programs with different mindsets, varying travel experiences, and unique...
Episode #7
Just in time for a new group of AFS participants to begin their program and meet their host families for the first time, we’re sharing a special 'Best Of' episode! We’ve gathered some of our favorite podcast moments...
Episode #6
You’ve probably seen it all over AFS-USA’s social media: the slogan "Pass Peace Forward." But what does that actually look like in practice? This month, we’re sharing a story from Meika, an exchange student from...
Episode #5
This month, we’re sharing a story from a host family in California whose introduction to AFS began back in the 1970s. Matt Lewis met a young AFSer from Belgium named Geert back in 1973, sparking a lifelong friendship...
Episode #4
Welcome back to The AFS Exchange! We are continuing our series highlighting the people who keep the AFS engine running: our dedicated volunteers. While the host family provides the home and the school provides the...
Episode #3
Welcome back to The AFS Exchange! We are continuing our series highlighting the people who keep the AFS engine running: our dedicated volunteers. In order for a student to get from their home country to their host...
Episode #2
Welcome back to The AFS Exchange! We are continuing our series highlighting the people who keep the AFS engine running: our dedicated volunteers. In this episode, we’re following up on our conversation about the Chapter...
Episode #1
Welcome back for Season 6! We are spending the first few episodes of this season highlighting the people who keep the AFS engine running: our incredible volunteers. In this premiere episode, we’re heading to Spain to...
The AFS Exchange
Season 6 of The AFS Exchange begins February 2026! More from AFS-USA: 🏠 Host a Student | ✈️ Study Abroad | 🤝 Volunteer | 🏫 For Educators | 📧 Contact the Show | 🎧 Collections
Episode #10
In the Season 5 finale of The AFS Exchange, we tackle the reality of exchange head-on: the moments of challenge that define true growth. Hear firsthand stories from former AFS students who successfully navigated...
The AFS Exchange
It's time to celebrate the heartbeat of our organization- our volunteers! In this special bonus episode, we proudly honor the six recipients of the 2025 AFS-USA Volunteer Awards. You'll hear interviews with each winner...
Episode #9
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...
Episode #8
Can you really form a strong bond with an exchange student in just a few months? Sarah and Mikayla Engel-Streicher, a couple from Wisconsin, would say yes. They've welcomed three students into their home for a single...
AFS-USA's Mission- It's More Important Now Than Ever! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jenny Kissinger Messner, an AFS alumna who believes that our mission is more important now than ever. Her journey from...
Episode #6
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...
Episode #5
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...
Episode #4
Studying abroad is an incredible adventure, but it can sometimes feel a little isolating. So, how do you actually find your community when you're miles from home? This month, we explore various ways AFSers have...
Episode #3
Welcome back to The AFS Exchange for the second part of our Founders' Day celebration! After covering the "when" and "what" of AFS's start in WWI in our last episode, we're now diving into the "who"- the people who were...
Episode #2
For this year's AFS Founders' Day, observed on April 7th, we delve into the remarkable origins of the organization during World War I. This episode recounts the story of the American Field Service, where young American...
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