10 fun facts about Japanese culture and traditions
Here are 10 fun facts about Japanese culture and traditions: Cherry Blossoms: Cherry blossoms, known as “sakura,” are an iconic symbol of Japan. Every year, people gather for “hanami” parties…
Author: nurhasliza
Tips for Student Exchange Studying Cultures in Japan
Studying cultures in Japan through a student exchange program can be an incredibly enriching and transformative experience. Here are some tips to make the most out of your time and…
Program Overview: Hosting
The hosting number for 2019 totaled 35 participants in all, with 24 school-based (SH19 & NH19) and 11 participants under the 18+ community service program for both SH and NH…
Discovering Oneself Through the AFS Experience
Hola, mi nombre es Noorazzalea Gazali. Tengo 19 años de edad y estuve once meses compartiendo y aprendiendo de cultura en Argentina. Now let me translate, hello my name is…
AFS, AFS Student, AFS Volunteer, Changemaking, culture, Education, Intercultural Learning, Study abroad
Sudha Ashvinder: The Italian Job
I left for my exchange when I was in Form 4, which was at the age of 16. Although my program was only for two months, but I lived…
Hosting Enriches Our Family Life
By: Prem Kamal Bin Radzi Raju It all started when my wife was introduced to AFS programmes by Dato’ Haji Mohamed Radzi bin Manan, a former State Executive Councillor of…
AFS, AFS Host Family, AFS Student, culture, Education, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning, Study abroad
Adla Sieno: Deeper Insight Through Cultural Immersion
My name is Adla Sieno, I am a 20 year-old AFS volunteer from Germany, whose passion is to get to know new cultures and a different point of view of…
Hannah Greene: My Malaysian Holistic Experience – I’m Lovin’ It!
Selamat sejahtera kepada semua! I am currently living in Tapah under the Perak state chapter. To be honest, I’m not sure exactly why I chose Malaysia for my exchange year……
My Global Youth Service Day By Hikmat Zakaria
Here’s an article, written by Hikmat Zakaria, a Malaysian student who is currently on the YES Program. She was recently awarded the “100 hours community service award” and also “Public…