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

A big Georgian-American family

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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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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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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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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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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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Dear America
Exchange student from Serbia with Indiana host sister wearing matching Indianapolis Colts jerseys

A very special "thank you"

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Grateful Reflections
Teenage Ukrainian girl wrapped in Ukrainian flag in front of Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

"I learned what it means to be a representative of my country and how important that is."

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A Night to Remember (Contest Winner)
Special needs teenage girl escorted at prom by exchange student from Indonesia

"A prom for our friends with special needs"

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Farewell in Indiana
Exchange student from Lebanon (girl) on a smalltown Indiana Main Street

"One heck of a roller coaster"

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Ukrainian Finds Purpose
Exchange student from Ukraine speaks at podium reading "The American Presidency"

A formative week in the District

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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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Wrestling with Success in Indiana
Exchange student from Jordan picked up by his Indiana wrestling team

Jordanian named "True Varsity"

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A Week in Pictures
Exchange students Mount Vernon, Washington, D.C.

Mariam's Civic Education Workshop photo round-up

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Georgian Takes the Initiative
Exchange student from the country of Georgia presents culture in U.S. high school library

FLEX Student of the Month (May 2022)

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"Larger than Life" Lavdrim
Exchange student from North Macedonia with family in Washington, D.C.

YES Student of the Month (May 2022)

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Goal-Oriented in Indiana
Exchange student poses in traditional national costume

FLEX Student of the Month (March 2022)

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Meeting the Pacers' Big Man
Exchange student from Georgia meets Goga Bitadze

Georgian meets famous 7-foot countryman

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Thai Student Embraces Indiana
Exchange student from Thailand at home in Indiana

Youth group, lacrosse, Mexican food, and more!

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Winter Ends, Spring Comes!
Indiana Teenage boys and Turkish exchange student pose under palm tree with sunglasses

Change of weather, change of sports, change of scenery

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Lessons from Florida
Exchange student from Malaysia poses on Florida beach with "Malaysia" beach ball

Don't miss Malaysian's video!

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FLEX & YES Students of the Month (Jan - Feb 2022)
FLEX exchange student from Ukraine playing the ukulele

Four scholarship students recognized

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Ukrainian Commitment and Dedication
Exchange student from Ukraine in the swimming jacket of her Indiana high school team

FLEX Student of the Month, December 2021

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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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More Fun with Milena
Teen girls from Germany and Indiana pose on bale of hay in autumn

Fall break = blast for these exchange sisters

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Dombra is Always with Me
Exchange student from Kazakhstan playing the dombra

Sound of the steppe | contest winner

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The Timeline of a Musical Dream
Exchange student from Kazakhstan playing guitar

An original exchange-themed song

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Turk Talks Midwestern Fall
Exchange student from Turkey and host dad playing on tractor display

Can't take these two anywhere...

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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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Making Music in Indiana
Polish exchange student plays the bass guitar with her host dad in Indiana

Just another jam session with my host dad

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"Small" Changes in Indiana
Exchange students from many countries hold their flags on the steps of an American high school

Italian talks change, homesickness, and keeping busy

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My First Days
Turkish exchange student at a diner with American friend

A Turkish student's warm welcome to the heartland

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Adventure Time in Indiana
Exchange student from country of Georgia poses with first-day-of-school sign in the Indiana

Chicago, spirit week, volunteering...

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Simple Pleasures in Indy
Exchange student from Kyrgyzstan meets host parents at airport

Kyrgyz student already part of the community

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French Ferris Explores Chicago
French exchange student gives the peace sign in front of Buckingham Fountain

"Life moves pretty fast..."

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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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¡One Proud Béisbol Mom!
Indiana host mom with exchange student sons from Germany and Spain at high school baseball game

America's favorite pastime also Raul's

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Exploring the Midwest Makes a Great Exchange Year   
Exchange student from Spain with her host mom on Lake Michigan

More to the Midwest

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Bonds Last Long After
Exchange students with their host parents in front of the family home

Important lessons on exchange

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Learning to Experience Life
Exchange student from Ecuador with Indiana host sister and their snowman

Mateo has a few words...and a highlight video!

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A Happy Holiday Helper
German exchange student poses with Thanksgiving turkey

German with serious Christmas spirit

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Cheers to a Great Start
Female exchange student from Germany visits Butler University

German cheering for the cougars

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Welcome to the USA!

First 2020/21 PAX students arrive

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A Fond Farewell

Our Spanish daughter: Hoosier family opens hearts

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A Virtual Focus on Education

Indonesian class peeks inside U.S. school

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Lessons in Language

Turkish and Indonesian slang

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Exchange Through Music

Basque student showcases trikitixa

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Building Bridges With Technology

#NoTechMoFun

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“Dunyabaru” Means New World

Host sisters connect Indonesia, Pakistan, and America

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Small Differences, Big Similarities

Turks and Texans: commonalities?

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Encouraging High School Sports

So many sports in America!

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Appreciating Essential Workers

Cookies for a cause 

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Cherishing Diversity (IEW Contest Winner)

Hamad's 75+ presentations for International Education Week

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Big Planning, Big Audiences

Libyan's hard work pays off

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Future American Farmer?

More to the FFA than the name implies

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One Smooth Filipino

Watch out now!

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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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Finding Truth through Art

Bob Ross wig = commitment

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Breaking Stereotypes in Indiana

Give and take for Pakistani and host family

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Like an American Teen

Ukrainian finds school quite different from what she's used to

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American Traditions: Homecoming

Look out, dance floor!

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FLEX Student of the Month (Oct. 2019)

PAX's nomination for FLEX Student of the Month

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From Suriname to Sunshine Club
Exchange students from Mozambique, Suriname, Indonesia, and Thailand in front of a homecoming sign with their American friend

Cheraine getting involved in Indiana

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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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Magic Man
PAX high school exchange student from Japan performing a magic trick in his new home in Indiana

Hoosier community not ready for Japanese Magician 

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Soaring Like an Eagle
FLEX program participant from Romania and a teammate during a high school soccer game in Indiana

Romanian learns more than just footskills

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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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My American Dream So Far
FLEX international student taking a selfie with her host mom and host sister in the car on their to a yard sale in Indiana

Romanian enjoys small town charm

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The Importance of Being an Exchange Student
Artwork created by PAX high school student depicting the experiences during an exchange year in the USA

Indonesian visually explores essence of exchange

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Somebunny is Going to be Missed!
Japanese exchange student playing with his younger American cousins on Easter

Year hopping right along for Saudi and Japanese students

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First Snow
Brazilian PAX exchange student sledding down a hill in Indiana for the first time

Brazilian wishes snow on Indiana family

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