Check out the sharing video from Hong Kong student Sandra Chung, who participated in the 2025-26 exchange program in Latvia. Discover her incredible experiences and insights from her six months in Latvia! Joining the AFS “Overseas Exchange Program” is a valuable opportunity to explore the world, broaden your horizons, and embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and learning. It’s a chance to change your future.
How much can a six-month exchange in Argentina change a person?
2025-26 Hong Kong exchange student Renee Chau shares her growth experiences in Argentina, inviting everyone to feel her journey of transformation!
In this unfamiliar environment, Renee learned how to bravely step outside her comfort zone and achieve genuine self-growth and independence. Against the backdrop of a different culture, she successfully built a network of friends and deeply realized the power of “actions speak louder than words.” By participating in various activities, she forged strong emotional connections with local friends, breaking down language barriers.
- Stepping Outside the Comfort Zone : Redefining her social circle in an unknown environment.
- Actions Speak Louder Than Words : Joining friends in activities to break the ice of language barriers.
- Achieving Independence : Starting from scratch and discovering herself in a different culture.
- This overseas exchange is not just an adventure; it’s a transformative journey about independence and growth.
Click the video to see how Renee bravely faces challenges and rediscovers a stronger version of herself!
Inspired by life, train enthusiast Keung Yuk Lun, after his exchange program in Turkey in Sept 2025, was deeply inspired by the local railway and bus culture. He was profoundly impressed by the diverse stations, the weathered silhouettes of old and new carriages, and the fleeting moments of light and shadow, which inspired his creative work. Therefore, he uses railways and buses as his theme, depicting the various forms and stories between tracks and carriages in his oil paintings.
Keung Yuk Lun’s artistic creations fully demonstrate the value and achievements of intercultural exchange. The university highly praised Keung Yuk Lun’s work and assisted him in holding a solo exhibition on campus, which received enthusiastic responses from faculty and students and attracted attention from his social circle. We are delighted that his exhibition has become a bridge connecting the community, allowing audiences both on and off campus to experience intercultural mutual learning and inspiration through art.
Keung Yuk Lun shared his journey of growth in Turkey and invited everyone to view his works, watch the video now!
AFSers tell you! “What does AFS overseas exchange mean to me?”
Students and volunteers from different generations gather together to share their growth experiences and the importance of intercultural exchange. They discuss their transformations during the year exchange program and emphasize how these experiences have enriched their lives and future. Grateful for the opportunity to engage in overseas exchange, they are able to “embrace change and enrich their lives.” Participating in the AFS exchange program not only continues the spirit of cultural exchange but also enables them to meet people from diverse cultures, fostering a deeper understanding of the world. This cultural collision promotes mutual influence in each other’s lives and further enriches the lives of friends and family around them.
What does overseas exchange mean to me…? How does overseas exchange inspire personal growth and future development?
Everyone’s experience is unique, leaving it to you to explore and answer for yourself!
Are you ready for the year exchange program ?