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WELCOME, JULIAN!

Julian has officially arrived in Michigan from Germany! 🇩🇪🇺🇸 After a very long night of travel and a few delays, he made it here super late last night. We’re so excited to welcome him and can’t wait for all the memories, adventures, and experiences ahead! 🥳

Join us in welcoming Ryusei from Japan and Philipp from Germany!

The excitement keeps growing! More exchange students are arriving each day, bringing new cultures, new friendships, and unforgettable experiences with them. 👏

As we welcome each student, we're reminded that hosting is about so much more than opening your home. It's about creating lifelong connections that span the globe. Join us in giving these students a warm welcome as they begin their American adventure!

Sofia from Spain not only had plane delays that made her arrive late at 1:00am, she still literally hit the ground running by getting situated with her new host family and making it to early morning weights & volleyball 🏐 practice a few hours later! *Special thank you to Sofia's host family for staying up and getting her home safely 👏 Here's to a great year!

🇺🇸✈️ They're arriving daily! Every arrival is the beginning of a life-changing journey, not just for the student, but for the host family and community that welcomes them.

✨ Follow along as we celebrate airport arrivals, first hugs, new friendships, and incredible memories throughout the year! 👇 Welcome our newest students in the comments and tell us where you're following from!

Three students from Adams Public High School in South Bend, Indiana traveled to Witten, Germany 🇩🇪 for a 10-day cultural exchange in June 2026 as part of FLAG's Short-Term Exchange Program. https://bit.ly/4wZSyrH

The visit was the second half of a reciprocal partnership between Adams Public High School and Albert Martmöller Gymnasium (AMG). In October 2025, 12 students from AMG spent three weeks in South Bend, building friendships and experiencing American school and family life.

During their time in Germany, the students explored local landmarks, museums, and cultural attractions while taking memorable day trips to the Nightingale Mining Museum and the historic city of Cologne. They also attended classes at Albert Martmöller Gymnasium, where they learned more about German history, language, and culture alongside their host students.

Living with local host families gave the students an authentic look at everyday life in Germany while creating meaningful international friendships. This successful partnership between the two schools will continue as a bi-annual exchange program, providing future students with the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect across cultures.

Our favorite time of the year! 👏 '26-'27 students are officially arriving; welcome Baptiste (🇨🇭), Ida (🇩🇪), Sergio (🇪🇸), and Nathanja (🇨🇭)! You're in for an incredible exchange year!

Apply in 4 easy steps right online 👉 https://bit.ly/3JyEqQi

🇦🇷✈️ From Cincinnati to Buenos Aires, global learning came to life this summer!

Nine students from McNicholas Catholic High School spent two unforgettable weeks in Buenos Aires, Argentina, immersed in language, culture, and daily life through FLAG's reciprocal short-term exchange program (STEP).

Students attended classes at Instituto Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves, lived with local host families, explored iconic cultural landmarks, and even shared presentations about life in America with younger Argentinian students. 💙

What made this exchange even more meaningful? Many students stayed with the very same families who had welcomed their Argentinian exchange student to Cincinnati earlier this year—creating lasting friendships and a truly reciprocal experience that connected families across continents.

These are the moments that build confidence, cultural understanding, and lifelong global connections.

🌍 Ready to experience the world beyond the classroom?
Whether you're interested in hosting an international student or studying abroad, FLAG can help you start your own exchange journey. https://bit.ly/4jCiSAV

The World Cup unites nations through sport. FLAG brings people together through friendship, culture, and unforgettable experiences. Here's to celebrating what connects us. 💙⚽

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