Hear real advice from last year’s AFS students on making friends, setting realistic goals, and handling challenges like school, homesickness, and family dynamics.
Author: AFS-USA
Global Learning Week (GLW) is coming up in November, and we hope you will join the AFS community in celebrating international education during this exciting week-long event! GLW is an AFS-USA initiative that celebrates international exchange and year-round cross-cultural connections by exposing communities to different cultures and perspectives. During the week of November 17 – […]
Whether you’re a study abroad returnee or you’d like to give a gift to your former hosted student, these shirts are perfect for global citizens! Now available in sizes XS to 4XL. Click here to place an order in our store! Please reach out to marketing@afsusa.org with any questions.
Please read for important changes regarding AFS implementation of the NSLI-Y program.
New volunteers and anyone looking to learn more about the MyAFS Volunteer Portal are invited attend this short webinar. A great chance to meet new volunteers and staff!
While staffing is limited in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Youth Programs Division during the shutdown, essential requests are still being handled. At this time, no impact is anticipated on reimbursements or stipend disbursements for students.
AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann shares in the latest edition of Foreign Affairs Magazine why international exchange is essential in today’s world.
Can a few months be enough to form a lasting bond with an exchange student? For Sarah and Mikayla Engel-Streicher of Wisconsin, the answer is a resounding yes! In our latest episode of the AFS Exchange, they discuss their experience welcoming three students into their home for a single semester each, proving you don’t need […]
Join fellow volunteers and staff during the September Skill Builder call to talk about ‘Building Community with Support Volunteers”
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 webinar is scheduled for Tuesday September […]