sabrinadeoliveira, Author at New Zealand

From Exchange Student to Volunteer: Callan’s Story

During this National Volunteer Week (15-21 June 2025), we’re celebrating all our wonderful AFS volunteers. On today’s blog, our young volunteer Callan shares his story – why he volunteers, the…

AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Manawa in Greece

Why Greece? Sun, History and the Unexpected My name is Manawa. Last year, I went on an exchange to Greece for three months. The reason I went on an exchange…

AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Loving Life in Boliva

Lucy, a recipient of an AFS scholarship, updates us on her time abroad in Bolivia so far: Introduction: My Adventure Begins in Bolivia When I first got here, I was…