Sofija checks in from Shanghai as her cultural exchange adventure comes to an end. With her return home just around the corner, she reflects on her unforgettable experience: China truly amazed me—its culture, architecture, and people completely won me over. Shanghai is hands down one of the most beautiful cities…
Kristina, a participant in the Discover Italy program, shares her story from Italy: Italy has fascinated me for years—to the point where I truly believe it’s the only place outside Serbia where I could actually live. I had already started learning the language more seriously when I stumbled upon this…
Nemanja shares his reflections on the “Discover China” program. Read on to find out how his cultural exchange journey unfolded and what fascinating things he learned along the way. After years of traveling across the Americas, I decided it was time to expand my horizons even further and explore one…
Maja, one of our cultural exchange participants in Spain, writes to us from El Rompido, a charming town near Seville. Here’s what she had to say about her experience so far: A few years ago, I stumbled upon a story written by a girl who had gone on a cultural…
Isidora, one of our participants in the Discover Italy program, shares her experience from Italy: I applied for this cultural exchange program because it brought together two of my greatest passions—Italian culture and working with children. Going to Italy for a cultural exchange turned out to be an absolutely wonderful…
Sonja is sending warm greetings from Italy, where she’s currently taking part in a cultural exchange program. Read on for her reflections and advice: Cultural exchange in Italy during the time of COVID. Yes or no? To be or not to be? Dear future participants—those who have already found their…
Many of our participants found themselves abroad when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and we’ve made it our priority to stay in close contact with them and offer the support they need. While safety is our top concern, and we continuously encourage everyone to follow local health guidelines, we can’t help…
Isidora began her cultural exchange journey to Italy on January 10, 2020, with excitement and the hope of experiencing something unforgettable—just like every participant dreaming of their big adventure. As she puts it, this experience brought her so much: she met new people, learned how to navigate unfamiliar situations, and…
Mirjam, one of our cultural exchange participants, shares her story from Shenzhen—China’s very own “Silicon Valley.” Here’s what her life looks like in this vibrant, tech-forward corner of the world: Living with a Chinese host family is definitely a unique, exciting, and sometimes challenging experience. Cultural differences are very much…
Marija, one of our cultural exchange participants, writes to us from Beijing—also known as the “northern capital” of China. Here’s a glimpse into her everyday life and cultural adventures: The host family I’m staying with is absolutely wonderful. They treat me with kindness and respect, and I don’t feel like…
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