Nadja spent a month in Italy as part of a cultural exchange program in the coastal town of Forte dei Marmi. As someone who describes herself as shy, one of her biggest worries before the trip was whether she’d fit in with the host family. But by joining the program,…
Tihana, one of our cultural exchange participants in Spain, writes to us from Arroyomolinos, a small town just outside Madrid. Here’s what she had to say about her experience so far: I’d love to share my first impressions of the program, the family, and the town I’m staying in! From…
Nikola, one of our cultural exchange participants in Spain, writes to us from Gijón, a coastal town on the Bay of Biscay. Here’s what he had to say about his experience so far: My first impressions have all been positive. The program is really interesting—it helps people learn new things,…
Vanja, one of our cultural exchange participants in Spain, writes to us from A Coruña, where history unfolds along the rugged Galician coast in the northwest of the country. Here’s what she shared about her experience: My first impressions? Amazing! The host family is everything I could’ve hoped for. I…
For Jelena, one of our cultural exchange participants, going to Italy had been a long-time dream—one that had to wait just a little longer than expected. She was originally supposed to leave in 2020, but with the pandemic hitting hard that year, her plans were put on hold until the…
Sandra, one of our cultural exchange participants in Spain, writes to us from Córdoba, in the heart of Andalusia. Here’s what she had to share about her experience: I spent three months in Córdoba, a beautiful city in southern Spain. During that time, I got to know the country’s culture…
Jovana, one of our cultural exchange participants in Spain, writes to us from the small village of Santa Oliva, just outside of Tarragona. Here’s what she shared as her experience comes to a close: These are my final thoughts: Taking part in this program meant a lot to me, and…
Andrea, one of our cultural exchange participants in Spain, writes to us from Palma de Mallorca, in the heart of the Mediterranean. Here’s what she had to say about her experience: I’m very happy with my host family—they’ve welcomed me as one of their own. Our communication is great, and…
Isidora, one of our cultural exchange participants in Spain, writes to us from Tres Cantos, a lovely town just outside vibrant Madrid. Here’s what she had to share about her experience: This journey gave me a unique opportunity to truly experience Spain firsthand and immerse myself in its rich culture.…
Bojana, one of our cultural exchange participants in Spain, writes to us from Bormujos, a small town just outside of Seville. Here’s what she had to say about her experience: I have nothing but praise for this program and the organization behind it. They’ve been there for me from the…
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