Behind the Exchange Student

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Previous exchange students get together and share stories about their year abroad, the process of going on exchange, and how exchange changed them as people.

Episodes

  1. 03/21/2021

    Alumni of NSLI-Y pt.2

    Welcome to the second part of the NSLI-Y series! In this episode Gabe and Hollis brings on Shada Faith as a guest to talk more about NSLI-Y's year long program. She talks about what her daily life was like during the program. She's also mentions what it's like to attend university abroad and what the application process what like.  If you liked this episode, please make sure to subscribe to Behind the Exchange Student podcast, leave a comment, and rate us. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @behindtheexchangestudent @remi.shirayanagi @hollis.albrecht @gabevargas.a Guest:  Shada Faith - instagram   youtube MUSIC Two Finger Johnny by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5008-two-finger-johnny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    37 min

  2. 03/02/2021

    Alumni of NSLI-Y pt.1

    Welcome to the first part of a two part series about NSLI-Y, a government program that allows students to study abroad. In this episode Brooke Hill, a previous NSLI-Y alumni, is brought on as a guest to talk about the summer program. She talks about the application process, why she chose to study abroad for the summer, and fun activities NSLI-Y set up for the students. Meanwhile Remi and Gabe may or may not have made Rotary Youth Exchange look slightly bad... oops? If you liked this episode, please make sure to subscribe to Behind the Exchange Student podcast, leave a comment, and rate us. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @remi.shirayanagi @hollis.albrecht @gabevargas.a Guest:  @brookehill MUSIC Two Finger Johnny by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5008-two-finger-johnny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    53 min

  3. 02/25/2021

    Last Days of School Abroad

    Welcome to another episode! If you liked this episode, please make sure to subscribe to Behind the Exchange Student podcast, leave a comment, and rate us. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @remi.shirayanagi @hollis.albrecht @gabevargas.a Guest: @adrianaesparzas MUSIC Two Finger Johnny by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5008-two-finger-johnny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    53 min

  4. 02/09/2021

    The Independence of an Exchange Student

    Welcome to another episode of Behind the Exchange Student! This week Hollis and Gabe bring on Holden, a Canadian exchange student, on as a guest. They discuss the traditions of the rotary blazer and what pin designs they chose. Hollis gets accused of plagiarizing once more. Holden and Hollis talk about the struggles of saving their Rotary allowance. Then Holden talks about getting in trouble after one night of hanging out with exchange students and eating nachos. They also discuss the difficulties of getting along with host parents, classmates and finding ways to cope.  If you liked this episode, please make sure to subscribe to Behind the Exchange Student podcast, leave a comment, and rate us. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @remi.shirayanagi @hollis.albrecht @gabevargas.a Guest:  @hdaddyquan69 MUSIC Two Finger Johnny by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5008-two-finger-johnny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    41 min
  5. The Journey After Exchange

    02/04/2021

    The Journey After Exchange

    This week, all the hosts are sleep deprived and in chaos. They reflect on what it's like coming back after a year abroad. Sometimes coming home can be harder than leaving. Gabe and Hollis discus what they'd like to do when they visit Spain again and Remi and Gabe accuse Hollis of plagiarism. Although they make jokes, these hosts cover some deeper topics. They explain how friends, future prospects, and routines change after a year away from their normal lives. If you liked this episode, please make sure to subscribe to Behind the Exchange Student podcast, leave a comment, and rate us. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @remi.shirayanagi @hollis.albrecht @gabevargas.a MUSIC Two Finger Johnny by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5008-two-finger-johnny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    32 min

  6. 11/08/2020

    Homesickness, COVID, Why Exchange?

    In this week's episode we have a previous guest, Ryan, join Gabe and Remi. They talk about how and why they decided to go on exchange.  They describe the changes they've noticed when coming back and how future exchange students should manage their expectations. Remi and Ryan discuss what it was like to be in a different country, meanwhile, Gabe gets jealous he wasn't able to stay the whole year. They also talk about their homesickness and how they dealt with it. They also give advice for future exchange students about homesickness. If you liked this episode, please make sure to subscribe to Behind the Exchange Student podcast, leave a comment, and rate us. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @remi.shirayanagi @hollis.albrecht @gabevargas.a Guest:  @ryan.plath MUSIC Two Finger Johnny by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5008-two-finger-johnny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1 hr

  7. 09/27/2020

    Math Can Burn in the Devils Armpit | Arrivals, Host Families, Culture Shock

    Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Exchange Student! In this episode, Ryan, an exchange student to Taiwan, is brought on as a guest. Gabe and Remi tell their stories about losing their passports when coming back to the U.S. Remi and Ryan mention almost getting run over by motorcycles.  They discuss how they grew accustomed to their host families, maintaining those relationships, and their first times meeting their host families. All the hosts and the guest do whatever they can to avoid talking about culture shock, because, let's face it, they didn't pay attention to their culture shock. If you liked this episode, please make sure to subscribe to Behind the Exchange Student podcast, leave a comment, and rate us. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @remi.shirayanagi @hollis.albrecht @gabevargas.a Guest:  @ryan.plath MUSIC Two Finger Johnny by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5008-two-finger-johnny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1h 18m

  8. 09/13/2020

    School Days and Language Learning

    Welcome to another episode of Behind the Exchange Student! This episode Gabe and Remi bring on their first-ever guest, Fiona. September is the month where most students have started their school year and so Fiona, Gabe, and Remi dive into what their first days in school abroad were like. They discuss the grading systems and the different expectations they had as Exchange students. Gabe briefly mentions the differences between being a POC in Spain and in the U.S. They discuss how they learn languages and the best ways to immerse yourself in a language.   Hollis was not able to record, but she will be back next week! If you liked this episode, please make sure to subscribe to Behind the Exchange Student podcast, leave a comment, and rate us. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @remi.shirayanagi @hollis.albrecht @gabevargas.a  Guest:  @fiona.ann_ MUSIC: Two Finger Johnny by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5008-two-finger-johnny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    56 min

  9. 09/04/2020

    Intros, Host Families, and Random Stories

    Welcome to the first episode of Behind the Exchange Student! Hollis, Gabe, and Remi introduce themselves as the hosts of the podcast and tell a few stories about their exchange. Listen to them complain about transcripts, COVID and, canceled trips.  Hollis talks about mixing up words in Spanish and how that can sometimes cause a few mishaps. Gabe and Remi discuss what it was like being in a host country where you blend right in.  If you liked this episode, please make sure to subscribe to Behind the Exchange student podcast, leave a comment and rate us.

    40 min
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Previous exchange students get together and share stories about their year abroad, the process of going on exchange, and how exchange changed them as people.

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