In this video, Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) scholarship program participants hosted by AFS-USA talk about the benefits and opportunities that come with attending high school in the U.S.
Author: AFS-USA
International Education Week (IEW) is finally here, and we hope you’ll join us as we #ConnectAcrossCultures! There are so many ways you can help us celebrate IEW this week. AFS-USA current hosted students have been encouraged to participate through presentations, intercultural activities, and social media sharing – you can find details on our Help & Learning […]
If you’ve been wanting to learn more about the food and culture of Polamd, this month’s international diners club is a good place to start. Simply register for the call, pick a recipe, and enjoy. After, join us for a virtual chat to discuss our experiences with the recipes, and share stories about our own AFS […]
In a video interview with AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann, Zdenek David describes his experience coming from Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic) to the U.S. as one of the first AFS exchange students in 1947.
Calling all volunteers who currently use or plan to use Canva! We’re very happy to see how many volunteers across the country are utilizing Canva to support promotions and projects for your teams. For those who don’t know, AFS-USA has a Volunteer Team in Canva that allows AFS Volunteers to use Canva Pro features such […]
View the November 2024 Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families HERE!
Did you know there’s a 2025 AFS-USA Calendar available to order for volunteers? These would make great giveaways for your first events of the year!
Please explore the latest AFS-USA Global Educator Newsletter and reach out if you have any questions or would like to get involved in sharing these great opportunities with your local school!
Have hosted students in your area already collected items they’d like to send back home? Whether it’s gifts for family and friends, or personal items from their exchange experience, encourage hosted students to take advantage of our partnership with DHL! Students can ship packages home with a 50% discount from DHL using the promo code […]
Join the Stakeholder Engagement Department for an “Intro to MyAFS” webinar, featuring an introductory overview of the MyAFS Volunteer Portal with time for Q&A. The short webinars are available to any volunteer, but they’re especially useful for new volunteers who would like a basic overview of MyAFS and other resources. The next webinars are scheduled for Tuesday, November […]