AFS Exchange Program

IPS AFS Exchange Program

Indore Public School, a centre of excellence in education, believes that every child has a treasure within. The school kindles in children intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual development. It aims to produce successful, responsible, creative, global citizens striving for excellence.

We firmly believe in AFS perspectives and our students get the opportunity to participate in Regional and International Exchange Programs. The benefits of this intercultural experience are manifold. The participant, the host family, host school, and the community get an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.

Students Sent/Hosted on Exchange Program

Student sent on Exchange Program from Indore Public School in session 2015-16

Ms. Shraddha Nayak

Incredible Learning Experience in the USA

I got an opportunity to study at an American high school as an exchange student, on being awarded the Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (KL-YES) Scholarship through AFS. I arrived in the United States on August 2015, and got to stay with a loving and caring host family in the city of Rochester, New York.
I attended high school, engaged in activities to learn about American society and values, acquired leadership skills, and helped educate Americans about India and its culture. As a part of this program I got an opportunity to interact with exchange students from all over the world so now I not only have American friends but friends from various countries. Other cities in the US that I got to explore are Austin in Texas, Nashville, Boston, Vermont, Washington DC, Buffalo, Ithaca and New York City.
I was awarded Certificate of Outstanding Volunteer Service by United States Department of State for completing 100+ hours of service providing education and counseling to economically disadvantaged children. I wrote an e-business Start-up B-plan, finished fourth in New York State Career Development Conference 2016 conducted by DECA, earned an opportunity to present it on international level in Nashville, Tennessee. I also secured 2nd position in New York State and 14th position in the United States while participating in Online Forensic Accounting simulation. These are just a few of my experiences.
But through all the diverse community service activities, my time at school, with my host family and with new friends, I have seen different faces of the United States.
Education in the United States was unrestrained and therefore I could choose from a variety of courses the ones that really interest me. I took up courses in finance and economics in US which actually developed my interest in these fields. Therefore, after coming back to India I decided to study Economics and got admission in Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi.
My teachers and friends here at Indore Public School were really supportive throughout my application process and journey ahead. I would like to thank Indore Public School for introducing and connecting me to AFS!

Shraddha Nayak

Student Hosted on Exchange Program from Italy in session 2016-17

Ms. Marzia Ortelli

Guru India

My exchange has been an incredible experience for me. My stay in India is full of wonderful memories made with people who initially were complete strangers and who now are family.

When I was in Italy I wondered and imagined many times how India could be, and I admit that due to stereotypes several times I made a wrong representation of this country.
Here I have learnt to take life as it is, to not complain for each single thing that I don’t like.

When I came to India I was so fascinated by different religions, wherein here many cultures exist together at the same time, and watching this diversity is so beautiful.!!!
The diversity in cultures and in ways of thinking is so unique and inspiring that one is truly impressed by this unity in diversity.

Since now, many celebrations have filled my heart with joy and cheerfulness.
I remember Rakshabandan, when the love between brothers and sisters is celebrated.
Songs played during Navratri made my soul vibrate following the rhythm of music and Diwali brought light through the path of my experience.
I loved to see the colorful kites dancing in the shiny sky and all the children running after them with a huge smile drawn on their face.

Recently the pigments of holy had coloured my body with vibrant shades which left persistent stains on my skin that I hope would penetrate my heart filling it with colours.
India didn’t make me indifferent, it made me grow and that’s why India was like a Guru for me. I’ve spent 10 months in India but surely they were not enough. I’ve got the opportunity to discover the Indian culture in all its tiny details in a family and in IPS school.
Overall, this experience has taught me to be grateful and independent.

Marzia Ortelli

Internationalism