The AFS Exchange

Author: AFS-USA

In each episode of The AFS Exchange, we sit down with AFS-USA host families, students, volunteers, and educators to hear about the profound impact of their AFS experiences. Join us as we explore the knowledge and skills needed to help create a more just and peaceful world. As a non-profit organization, AFS-USA has been empowering people to become globally engaged citizens for over 75 years. With programs in 45 countries and hosting students from 90 countries, AFS-USA has been creating life-changing intercultural experiences for generations. 
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Parallel Journeys: Leo, Fede, and the House in LA
Episode 8
Tuesday, 15 September, 2026

After hearing from host parents Matt and Wendy earlier this summer, it’s time to hear from their host students!Leo and Fede arrived for their AFS programs with different mindsets, varying travel experiences, and unique motivations. Yet, four years apart, both walked through the exact same front door in Los Angeles. Despite their distinct backgrounds, both students bonded with the same host family, attended the same high school, and navigated similar challenges.Let’s re-enter that Southern California home to hear how two exchange journeys- one in 2017 and one in 2021- unfolded under the same roof.Meet the Guests:Leo, GermanyFede, ItalyMore info:Host dad Matt Lewis’s blog for AFS-USA, “Geert’s Legacy: How One AFS Exchange Changed My Life Forever.”Podcast episode featuring Matt Lewis and Wendy Fletcher, "Why Host? Per Amore" (Season 6 Episode 5)More from AFS-USA: 🏠Host a Student | ✈️Study Abroad | 🤝Volunteer | 🏫For Educators | 📧Contact the Show | 🎧Collections