19 Countries, One Home: A Story of Cultural Exchange

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Ever wonder how opening your home to strangers from across the globe could change your life? Join Marlis Lambson as she shares 9 years of hosting international students, transforming her home into an eclectic hub of cultures, creativity, and deep connections.

Listen as she used zany strategies during the pandemic to create unforgettable virtual cultural exchange experiences for everyone involved! She gives a candid look at the daily challenges and rewards of this exchange experience. From sensory overload foreign students often face to the funny, meaningful moments of teaching everyday life skills, she highlights the importance of patience, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity.

Hear unfiltered stories of overcoming language barriers, confronting cultural ignorance, and integrating diverse customs into family life. In the vast landscape of cultures, languages and traditions, this episode reveals how our shared humanity shines through, celebrating connection over differences.

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1. 19 Countries, One Home: A Story of Cultural Exchange (00:00:00)

2. Global Cultural Exchange Through Student Hosting (00:00:06)

3. Navigating Cultural Exchange Challenges (00:08:14)

4. Cultural Sensitivity and Host Parenting (00:18:15)

5. Virtual Cultural Exchange and Bonding (00:31:02)

6. Lessons From Student Host Parenting (00:38:57)

7. Hosting Foreign Exchange Students (00:45:26)