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PAX - Program of Academic Exchange is a program of PAX Laurasian Exchange and is designated by the U.S. Department of State as a J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program sponsor.

PAX - Program of Academic Exchange is a program of PAX Laurasian Exchange and is designated by the U.S. Department of State as a J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program sponsor.

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Road Trip!
Exchange students from Pakistan and Uzbekistan pose in front of "Welcome to New Mexico" street sign

Caverns, aliens, and white sand for Madina (Uzbekistan) and Shaista (Pakistan)

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FLEX & YES Students of the Month (Dec 2022 - Jan 2023)
FLEX exchange student from Ukraine holding a cultural presentation during International Education Week in Wisconsin

Four scholarship students recognized

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Making a Difference in Utah
Exchange student from Pakistan poses with Pakistani cultural display in U.S. high school library in Utah

Winner: International Education Week student contest

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Celebrating Ukraine
Exchange student from Ukraine with mayor of Appleton, two high school principals, and Wisconsin Spanish teacher

Roman poses with school officials and the mayor of Appleton (WI)

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Reaching Thousands for IEW
Exchange student from Pakistan explains her country's flag to elementary school students in Arkansas

Pakistani holds 51 presentations!

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Unforgettable IEW in Indiana
Exchange student from the Philippines shares traditional dress with his American classmates in Indiana

Mohammad proud to represent the Philippines

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Origami and Karate in Arkansas
Exchange student from Japan teaches American grade schoolers karate during International Education Week

Okinawan introduces grade schoolers to his culture

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Opening Oshkosh Eyes
Exchange student from Uzbekistan presents his country to American high school students in Wisconsin for International Education Week

Radmir introduces his little-known homeland (video included)

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A Privilege to Present Morocco
Exchange student from Morocco poses in American classroom with a Moroccan flag and his Arkansas classmates

Louay leans in for an extra special week

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More to Italy than Pizza
Exchange student from Italy shows off her cultural presentation at her American high school

Anna shares the real Italia with Alabama community

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An IEW Treat in Washington
Exchange student from Hungary making cookies for her American classmates

Lili prepares Hungarian cookies for her classmates

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Talkin' about Thailand
Exchange student from Thailand holds a cultural presentation in his Michigan high school

Krit gives the Upper Peninsula the lowdown

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A Happy German Texan
Exchange student from Germany sitting on a thrown with sunglasses and a Texas flag T-shirt

The Fresh Prince of Fort Worth

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Olympic Moment in Mississippi
Exchange student from Spain meets Cory Ann McGee

Unforgettable experiences for Paula (ESP)

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Ukrainian Raising Awareness in Wisconsin
Exchange student from Ukraine meets with Wisconsin mayor

Roman meets the mayor!

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Football, Family, and Fun
Exchange student from Germany poses with her soccer team in Indiana

Hoosier host mom on short-but-sensational time w/ German daughter (#32)

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Setting it to "Cruz" Control in Pennsylvania
Exchange student from Mexico poses on Pennsylvania porch with his host brothers and football teammates

Fall flies by with football, farming, and family (#23 Cruz from Mexico)

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Rewarding Work with the FCCLA
Exchange student from Pakistan in Texas classroom

Pakistani leans into leadership role in TX

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Big Moments in Little School
Exchange student from Germany with American football teammate in Minnesota

Alessio (left) jumps at chance to play football in Minnesota

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Challenging But Worth It
Exchange student from Indonesia is greeted at the airport by her American host family

Indonesian on religious understanding, making friends, and pushing herself

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So Many American Experiences
Exchange student from Japan poses in Homecoming dress in front of Texas high school

Homecoming, pep rallies, and more for Misaki (Japan)

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Chasing a Cuddly Career
Exchange student from Mongolia playing with a puppy in Indiana

Mongolian finds passion for animals in Indiana

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A Perfect Match
Exchange student from Spain in her high school television studio

Indiana lucky to have Clara (ESP)

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Comparing Pakistani and American Cultures
Exchange student from Pakistan poses with her host mom and host sister in beautiful Southwestern landscape

A few observations from Arizona

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2020 Reunion
Exchange student alumni reconnect via Zoom

Pacific Northwest "Pandemic PAXers" reconnect

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YES Student of the Month: November 2022
Exchange student from Ghana with American host sister at cross country meet

Ghanaian positive role model in Vermont

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FLEX Student of the Month: November 2022
Exchange student from Georgia with wooded autumn background

A big Georgian-American family

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Open Heart & Open Mind
Exchange student from Ecuador dressed up like Scooby Doo with Pennsylvania friends

Rewarding experiences for Ecuadorian in Pennsylvania

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YES Student of the Month: October 2022
Exchange student from Indonesia with American teacher during spirit week

Hard work and positive attitude pay off for tech-loving Indonesian

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FLEX Student of the Month: October 2022
Exchange student from Georgia putting a pizza into an outdoor oven in Pennsylvania

Georgian's got all the right ingredients

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"Wild" Start to the Year
Exchange student from Kazakhstan at NHL hockey game

Kazakh hits the ground running in Minnesota

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Kosovar Catches Community Spirit
Exchange student from Kosovo volunteering in concessions in Indiana

Puhiza (center) volunteering in the concessions, again

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Through the Lens of an Exchange Year
Exchange student from Turkey taking photos for Wisconsin high school

Looking in from the outside

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A Warm Welcome in Washington
Exchange student from Indonesia holding flowers with cashier at grocery store

Read this to feel good about humanity

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Home Away from Home
Exchange student from Pakistan poses on bridge for homecoming dance in Utah

Like a bridge between cultures: an exchange's beginning

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Pinny, Powderpuff, and the Portmans
Exchange student from Thailand on bow of boat in Michigan with her host sister

Michigan family off to great start

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Celebrating Diversity at Church
FLEX Exchange student from Georgia tastes breads from many different cultures at church in Indiana

Exploring cultures in Indiana

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Pakistani “Plays” Her First Football Game
Exchange student from Pakistan posing with teacher in Arkansas high school band uniform at American football game

"Shiny black shoes" & Friday night lights

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First Day Filled with Surprises
Exchange student from Bosnia poses with her U.S. high school volleyball team

This Bosnian's #1!

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Turk Finds it All a Bit Surreal
Exchange student from Turkey poses with other members of homecoming court in Indiana

Hoosiers, homecoming, and the yellow school bus

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Student Council Embraces Cultures
Exchange students from many countries show off their cultural pride in Ohio

Pakistani's pitch a hit in Ohio

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Getting Acclimated in Arkansas
Exchange student from Morocco poses with teacher at Arkansas school

Volunteering the highlight for Moroccan

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Homecoming Fun in South Dakota
Exchange student from Indonesia does face painting for young girls at South Dakota school

Indonesian happy to pitch in for the festivities

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Spain to Mississippi
Exchange student from Spain with her friends at Mississippi pep rally

Andrea (far left) with her pep rally rowdies

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First Period Forensics in WV
Exchange student from Indonesia poses in front of his West Virginia high school

Showing off his Indonesian school uniform

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Kelvin & Telmuun
Exchange student from Mongolia gets a piggyback ride from exchange student from Mozambique in Indiana

Exchange bros adapt to life in Indiana

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Sahar's First Piece for the School Newspaper
Exchange students from Pakistan poses with her school books outside her Wisconsin host family's home

"From the barren mountains of Balochistan..."

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Sailing into a Great Exchange Year
Exchange students from Japan and host dad pose in front of sailboat

From subtropical Japan to the Heartland

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Italian Finds Sweet Home in Alabama
Exchange student from Italy in high school hallway with Alabama friends

Anna (center) with a few new friends

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