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If the excitement of arrival is starting to fade and everyday life feels a little harder, this episode is for you. Hear real advice from last yearโ€™s AFS students on making friends, setting realistic goals, and handling challenges like school, homesickness, and family dynamics. Amanda and John from AFS-USAโ€™s Participant Support & Learning Team share their insights and actionable guidance to help you thrive during this phase of your exchange. Whether youโ€™re a student, host family, or volunteer, youโ€™ll find helpful strategies to stay grounded and grow through the ups and downs of your AFS journey.

Guests:
Yassin from Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
Isa from Kazakhstan ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
Miko from Poland ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ
Non from Thailand ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
Laiva from Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
Paagiina from Mongolia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ณ
Amanda Brown
John Hammel

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