FLEX Virtual Student Spotlight (March 2021)
PAX's nominee a "quaranteen" like no other
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) provides scholarships for high school students from central and eastern Europe in addition to Eurasia and Mongolia to spend an academic year in the United States.
PAX hosts many FLEX students, and we love to hear their stories of how international exchange impacts their lives. Each FLEX student is part of both the FLEX and PAX families during their time in the U.S. and receives support from both.
Support comes in many forms, including a stipend, orientations, and contact throughout the year with their PAX local community coordinators. Like all PAX students, they share stories about daily life in the U.S, their host families, and the many new experiences that are part of every exchange year. In addition to reading their stories below, be sure to learn more about both the FLEX program and becoming an exchange student host family.
PAX's nominee a "quaranteen" like no other
Star of recent Polish cooking video honored
How's Natalie been keeping busy?
On the menu today: pierogis
Former students pass on words of wisdom
#NoTechMoFun
Host sisters connect Indonesia, Pakistan, and America
So many sports in America!
If these sidewalks could talk
Ohio ladies leave impression
And the award for "Outstanding Quaranteen" goes to...
Tajik talks new skills
Kazakh's lifelong love affair with music
Gorgeous autumn backdrop to boot
Artistic eye
Bob Ross wig = commitment
Talent is important, but...
So much to learn in first month
Ukrainian finds school quite different from what she's used to
Life after being an exchange student
Regional Development Manager challenges students
Latvian's trip to Spruce Pine, NC
First-time family shares as year gets going
Turkmen talks about new life Upstate
Hawk watch in Utah
Virtual exchange
Combating lasting prejudices
A "-Stan" is not a "-Stan" is not a "-Stan"
FLEX student enlightens Ohioans
Tailored Kyrgyz insight for International Education Week
Romanian learns more than just footskills
An important trip for Ukrainian
Romanian enjoys small town charm
Lithuanian receives top honor
Alumna reflects, one year on
PAX alumna living FLEX program goals
Montenegrin taking exchange year by the horns
A simple message from Ukrainian/Virginian
PAX alumnus from Armenia doing big things
Serial host dad impressed by Moldovan's selflessness
PAX exchange year ending too soon for Texas family
Yuliya asks local boy to winter dance
Moldovan impressed by American capital
Russian learns about the unique atmosphere in American high schools
Armenian feels at home with the Knutsons
Going out for cross country in Mississippi