AFS Intercultural Programs: High School Abroad in Argentina

I think I expected a different type of culture than the one I was exposed to and at first it was really hard to get adjusted but after awhile I learned a lot about being independent and handling situations on my own. It really made me appreciate people's different ways of being and become more understanding of other cultures and their values. It also helped me gain an outside perspective of the way other people view our country and it was so eye opening. It was genuinely such a beautiful life changing experience I would never take it back for anything in the world.

I liked the way AFS seemed professional yet orientated towards the students own experiences. I knew I would have a great support community behind me if I needed but I'd also have my own personal freedoms to create my personal experience .The absolute most important things I gained from my trip were the people I came across that will now forever be apart of my life and the confidence I came back with from having all the experiences and obstacles of my trip.

A new culture influences you and your way of life in a large way. On my exchange I learned that if you are determined you can get yourself to any tough situation. And that those tough situations help you grow as a person.