In summer 2026, AFS-USA will launch three one-week domestic pilot programs for youth ages 15–17, bringing our educational model – reflection, dialogue, identity awareness, and cultural agility – to immersive, place-based experiences across the U.S.
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Click here to view the Mar 2026 YES & FLEX Newsletter which was sent out on 3/2/26 to YES & FLEX Students, host families and liaisons.
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The AFS Orientations Advisory Group (OAG), led by Martha Friend of the Intercultural Learning (ICL) Department and volunteer and new co-chair Kathy Kreiger from the Western NY Area Team, plays a crucial role in ensuring every exchange student and host family receives the guidance, preparation, and encouragement they need.
All volunteers involved in orientations are invited to join the Orientation Volunteer National Call where we will discuss End of Stay Orientation and best practices.
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All volunteers are invited to the next School Outreach meeting on Monday, March 9th to learn the ins and outs of School Outreach, share ideas, ask questions, and hear about current, timely offers for schools. Register here!
Effective immediately, AFS students may travel with their host families to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These destinations will now be treated as domestic travel under our program guidelines.
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