Exchange student from Lebanon on autumn hike in front of Wisconsin waterfall Pattison State Park (WI) hike: a cherished fall memory for Christy (Lebanon)

 

October 2023, Vol XXIX, No. 2

Welcome to the second issue of the 2023/24 program year! It's another full one. As such, you may be wondering where to begin. We recommend starting with our annual talent contest. That, of course, includes our overall winner, freestyle soccer sensation Benedek from Hungary.

Other notable contributors this month include:

- Parthena in WV - A talented writer (as well as FLEX Student of the Month), the Greek offers a heart-warming glimpse inside her host family.
- Sofia in GA - The Italian is enjoying an especially multicultural journey in Georgia.
- Rebecca in AR - This host mom shares what's made Joelyn (Liberia) such an instant hit in the family and community.

You'll find all that and much more in this issue of PAX Press. Thanks to all those who submitted such thoughtful articles, and remember that paxpress@pax.org is always collecting stories, anecdotes, photos, videos, and more!

—The PAX Press team

 

2 Talented Boys

Entries from the PAX's Got Talent! contest

 

  

2 Talented Girls

Entries from the PAX's Got Talent! contest

 

  

 

The Adjustment Cycle

Student reflections on culture shock, homesickness, and fitting into their new family

 

  

PAX PLUS

Volunteerism, leadership, culture sharing, and cluster enhancement activities

 

  

Exchange Living

Learning, growing, cultural differences, and all those fun facets of everyday exchange life

 

  

 

More Exchange Living

Learning, growing, cultural differences, and all those fun facets of everyday exchange life

 

 

 

Culture Sharing

Whetting your appetite ahead of next month's International Education Week

 

 

 

Another Perspective

Hear from a host mom and an alumna