Nine St. Louis teens poised to explore the world

Nine high school students from the St. Louis area have received full scholarships to spend the summer in several countries around the world. They have chosen Italy, Ghana, Costa Rica, Japan and Argentina as their international destinations, and will be on AFS programs. Read more in the St. Louis American.

An eye-opening experience for Massachusetts town

The town of Needham, Massachusetts, has been impacted by AFS cultural exchange programs in myriad ways. Residents include a “Reverse Returnee” from Colombia, several host families, and teens who have recently returned from AFS program abroad. Read more in the Needham Wicked Local.

Student receives scholarship to France

A student at Waltham High School has been awarded a scholarship to spend a year in France with AFS. The scholarship is funded through the Speedwell Foundation, which has given about 230 American students the opportunity to experience a cultural immersion abroad. Read more in Lancaster Online.

Impact of Exchanges on Dirigo Maine Community

Representatives of AFS-USA’s Dirigo Maine Area Team joined WABI TV for a local news broadcast and discussed the opportunity for families to host exchange students. Read more and watch the video segment at WABI.