Thoughts of Living A Year Abroad
by Matteo Salazar (AFS Student to Germany 2018-2019) To be honest, as I was getting ready for my trip abroad, I was more prepared for being alone and away from…
Participant Stories
The Dream of Travelling the World
by Christopher Ross Yap Millions of youth in the Philippines dream of traveling the world. Thousands consider becoming an exchange student. Hundreds took a shot at becoming one, but only…
We Are Home
by Almira Udjan Time runs really fast. Youth Exchange and Study students from Batch 2017-2018 came home after a life-changing experience in the United States. They all gathered in their Re-entry…
The Importance of Intercultural Learning
by Nahida H. Ali School is one of the the most popular avenue for us to acquire knowledge, skills, and values in order to better understand the individuals and the…
These Words are My Voice For You to Hear
by Bryan Guardiario At this moment, the Philippines are trudging in a forward direction. Business people, both Filipino and foreign, are innovating new opportunities and enterprises that promise increased job…
Slice of Life from Marinduque: Living with the Lagar Family
My name is Sébastien Merel and I am a French Canadian from Quebec. For one month, I had the chance to be a member of the Lagar – a Filipino…
A vision for Marinduque – AGREA
My name is Sébastien and I am an IT man from North America. I wanted to do my part as a global citizen by doing something concrete. I wanted to…
Never a Year Lost!
by Giulia Toniolo Time really flies but still looks like yesterday when I am carrying an exaggerated amount of luggage and took a flight with other exchange students to get…
“I am an exchange student.”
by Caleigh Mei Tan Every time these words leave my mouth I am filled with a sense of joy and pride. To be able to call yourself an exchange student, to…