Abroad in Poland: Where Jandals Don’t Cut It

Luke, recipient of an AFS scholarship, reflects on his time abroad in Poland so far: Introduction: The Start of My Exchange in Poland It’s hard to believe that six months have…

AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Returnee Reflections: Antalya, Japan

I went to Nagoya, Japan for 5 months from March to August 2024. Some of the highlights of my everyday life in Japan were just the small, everyday interactions and…

AFS Host Family, AFS Student

Current Student Updates: Emma, Japan

At a pottery festival (fire festival) with my host family in May What’s it been like living with your host family? Right off the bat when I first…

AFS Student, AFS Volunteer

MEXT Scholarship Recipient Jay reflects on a month in Japan

We asked our amazing 2023 MEXT scholarship student and volunteer Jay some questions about his time in Japan. Read on to find out about his favourite experiences, best advice, and…