Deadline Extended to 3/30 for Visual Storyteller Scholarships
We are extending the Visual Storyteller Scholarship deadline to Monday, March 30th 2020.
Author: AFS-USA
A Message From AFS-USA Board Chair, Jed Hepworth to Volunteers
From the AFS-USA Board Chair, Building on the Legacy of the AFS Drivers – THANK YOU
New Online Orientation and Support Resources on MyAFS
Announcing a new Covid-19: Online Orientation and Support Resources section on My AFS Help and Learning. Read on for more information on these resources and an important note.
Update for AFS-USA Volunteers About Shortened Hosting Programs
Monday night, Tara Hofmann informed all of you about the decision to shorten the programs of currently hosted students in the US, aside from FLEX and YES Sponsored Programs students. This message is an update on our planned next steps.
Thank You Message Sent to All Current Host Families From AFS-USA President, Tara Hofmann
In an email sent this morning to all current AFS Host Families, President Tara Boyce-Hofmann expressed her gratitude for each of our host families across the country who have opened their homes to an AFS Exchange Student this year.
Openness to Non-traditional Placements
Openness to non-traditional placements is important when it comes to finding the right student(s) for a single parent or same-sex family as well as a family who wants to host two students, but how do you know if a student is open to such a placement? You can find out by searching for Non-Traditional Placement Preferences!
Two Week Deadline Reminder: Visual Storyteller Scholarship!
There’s only two weeks left for students to apply for the Visual Storyteller Scholarship, an exciting visual arts scholarship for students interested in documenting new cultures with creativity, honesty, and empathy from behind the lens!
Important Update Regarding AFS-USA Programs in Italy
AFS has made the difficult, but necessary decision to suspend the programs for all AFS students who are currently on program in Italy.
The AFS College Advantage Flyer
The new AFS College Advantage Flyer outlines the many benefits of studying abroad in relation to applying and preparing for college.
AFS-USA Study Abroad and Host Family Information Sessions
AFS-USA is pleased to announce a new series of information sessions available to potential study abroad participants, their natural parents, and host families!