Exchange Stories

Stories directly from the PAX community—whether exchange students, host families, local coordinators, educators, or alumni.

Adjusting in the Sunshine State

• Germany
• Florida
• Sports
• 2019/20 Program Year
• Cross Country

Embracing the Mysteries of America

• Abaarso Somaliland
• American Culture
• Community Coordinator
• Washington
• Pets/Animals
• 2019/20 Program Year

Like an American Teen

• Ukraine
• FLEX Program
• Indiana
• Sports
• 2019/20 Program Year

New Experiences for Nigerian

• Missouri
• Art & Music
• Host Family
• 2019/20 Program Year
• Nigeria
• Homesickness

Hiking Mt. Rainier with PAX Family

• YES Program
• Trips
• Pakistan
• Community Coordinator
• Washington
• 2018/19 Program Year

Advice for a Successful Exchange Year

• Spain
• Michigan
• Food
• Orientation
• 2018/19 Program Year