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

Roman meets the mayor!

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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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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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International Night in Georgia
Exchange student from Kazakhstan performs traditional dance at high school international night

Kazakh digs deep to deliver performance

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Indiana, Meet Malaysia
American teacher wears Malaysian sarong for exchange student presentation

Yoong Wen's International Education Week in May

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Texas Rodeos and Japanese Origami
Exchange student from Japan poses in front of Houston Rodeo sign

Prize pigs and paper cranes

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An Honor to Present My Culture
Teenage girl from Indonesia presenting for International Education Week in USA

Givani gets Washington classmates dancin'

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Head Held High (Contest Winner!)
Bengali girl poses with class outdoors in Flagstaff, Arizona

Henna, dance, and a beautiful Arizona backdrop

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IEW: Ready for the "Main Event"
Kazakh exchange student holds flag with American teacher during International Education Week

3 FLEX students guide you through their city [video] 

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Swiss Student Cooking Up a Storm in Georgia
Exchange student from Switzerland cooks in her Georgia host family's kitchen

"An exchange is based on sharing."

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International Club Gets IEW Treat
Spanish exchange student presents her culture in American high school class

Blanca found just the right audience in NY

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Presenting Pakistan in Indiana
Pakistani exchange student holds flag with classmates in U.S. high school

Even PE got some IEW

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Just Folk Songs and Borsch?
Ukrainian exchange student in USA with traditional folk dress

Viktoriia drops knowledge around town

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Busy Bangladeshi
Teenage Bengali plays her guitar in Arizona forest

YES Student of the Month, December 2021

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Halloween and Spanish Sweets
Exchange student from Spain finishes carving jack-o'-lantern

Justifiably proud of her handiwork

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Theater, Wedding, Glass City
Exchange student from Poland on boat with Toledo, Ohio skyline in background

3 stories in 1—holy Toledo!

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Preparing for International Education Week
exchange student making Mongolian food with young host siblings for International Education Week

Young siblings = great helpers

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How It Feels to Be "Exchanged" Me
Latvian exchange student running in cross country meet gives the thumbs up

Target, "kid drivers," and brain freeze 

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Independence Day in Arizona
Pakistani exchange student dressed in traditional clothing with American host family

Pakistani style

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"Working" Like Dogs
Exchange students from Japan and Indonesia play with puppies

More adorable photos inside

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Adapting and Sharing: Start with the Little Things
Indonesian exchange student holds country's flag in Pacific Northwest mountain scenery

Felicia's first days full of small cultural treasures

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A Member of the Club(s)
Ukrainian exchange student poses in front of large tropical aquarium

Ukrainian learns to take the initiative

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Mara from Mozambique
Exchange student from Mozambique kayaking

YES Student of the Month, October 2021

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The Meaning of Culture
Bulgarian woman at parade with flag

Bulgaria through Ralitsa's eyes [image: Destination Management Bulgaria]

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Exploring Indonesia During IEW
Teenage boys Cikembang Bandung West Java Indonesia

Muhammad gives us a private tour

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Polish Cuisine
kopytka on a fork

"Ola" gives us a primer

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Texas is More than Cowboys and Country Music

Windows into Spain and Texas

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Cherishing Diversity (IEW Contest Winner)

Hamad's 75+ presentations for International Education Week

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Gaining Confidence during IEW

Tajik talks new skills

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Big Planning, Big Audiences

Libyan's hard work pays off

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Folksy, Phone-Free Weekend

A fun weekend without smart phones?

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Celebrating Kyrgyz Dance in Indiana

Gorgeous autumn backdrop to boot

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Bringing the Art of Henna to Indiana
Pakistani girl shows off henna hand

Sharing culture and making friends

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Breaking Stereotypes in Indiana

Give and take for Pakistani and host family

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The Impact of 10 Months

A passion for inter-cultural communication and learning

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Returning to NYC

Alumna reflects on internship with PAX

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PAX Family Reunion

Euro trip for serial PAX host family

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Are There Bandages in Azerbaijan?
FLEX exchange student from Azerbaijan with her American classmates holding the Azerbaijani flag at their Ohio school

FLEX student enlightens Ohioans

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Never Stop Exploring
Future Leaders Exchange Program participant presenting about Kyrgyz culture at her West Virginia high school during IEW

Tailored Kyrgyz insight for International Education Week

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Unity in Diversity
Foreign exchange student from Indonesia with a kindergartener wearing traditional batik during International Education Week

The meaning of "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" 

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Sifatul Keeping Busy During IEW
YES student from Bangladesh answers questions about his home country at an event in Indiana during International Education Week

Indiana community enjoys Bengali-filled week

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Multicultural Camping
PAX international students from Ukraine and Poland with their community coordinator in Minnesota

An important trip for Ukrainian

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Indonesian Flag Waving
International student waves Indonesian flag in front of his host family’s home in Indiana

Celebrating Indonesia’s Independence Day in Indiana

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The Beginning of a Lifelong Journey
Exchange students from Spain, Somaliland, and Japan in front of the Brooklyn Bridge during a sightseeing tour in NYC

Students meet in New York, prepare for exchange year

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Rock on, Marzaan!
YES international student from Bangladesh experiencing Mexican culture at a Day of the Dead festival in Arizona

Unique cultural experiences in Arizona

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“Mummy’s” the Word!
Egyptian exchange student helping a little girl make a mummy at the PAX booth during an International Day Festival

Jessy from Egypt shares culture at local festival

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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
YES student from India presents his chalk art depicting his home country at a drawing competition in Illinois

Indian student draws on culture for artistic inspiration

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Continuing a Cultural Tradition
German high school exchange student in Minnesota with his host parents and little brother holding a welcome sign

Mississippi host dad learned value of exchange from parents

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From Ghana to Arizona
YES exchange student from Ghana forming a snow ball for the first time in her host state Arizona

What it's like to have Khardijah in the family

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Golden Memories
YES exchange student with his principal after a presentation about his home country during International Education Week

Going above and beyond during International Education Week

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