Check out these inspiring testimonials from Nikki Wood and Teddy Widom. Their experiences highlight the real impact of cultural exchange.
Author: AFS-USA
Join the AFS-USA winter Share-A-Thon to help identify host families and schools for the remaining SH26 (Jan semester) students.
On Thanksgiving—and every day of the year—we’re grateful for your truly significant support.
Did you know there’s a 2026 AFS-USA Calendar available to order for volunteers? These would make great giveaways for your first events of the year! The photos featured in the calendar were submitted by students as part of a Study Abroad Photo Contest in 2025. Navigate to our store HERE to place your order. If […]
As Global Learning Week comes to a close, we’re reflecting on all the wonderful ways AFSers have spread the power of intercultural exchange.
Welcoming one exchange student into your community can have ripple effects that transform countless lives and build bridges of connection for years to come.
With Global Learning Week (GLW) well underway, we want to know how international education is making a difference in your community.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we want to take a moment to share our gratitude with you.
In the Season 5 finale of The AFS Exchange podcast, we tackle the reality of exchange head-on: the moments of challenge that define true growth. Hear firsthand stories from former AFS students who successfully navigated difficult situations in the U.S. and abroad, including communication barriers, integrating into school life, and coping with loss. Amanda and John from AFS-USA’s […]
Today is the first day of GLW — an initiative from AFS-USA that empowers AFSers to start a dialogue about the power of exchange.