Announcing the New Sending Widget in MyAFS!
We’re excited to announce the launch of the new Sending widget in MyAFS! The Sending widget makes it easy for volunteers to “say hello” to new sending applicants in their teams.
Author: The MyAFS Team
AFS in the Media
How Studying Abroad Has Broadened an AFSer’s Perspective Kyla McKim had a fruitful study abroad experience in Germany last year. As the
Drumbeat: A Day in the Life of an AFS Exchange Student
Julius, an AFS Returnee who studied abroad in Portugal, told us what a typical day was like during his exchange. Share his
Scholarships Information Sheet Available
An easy-to-read guide to AFS Scholarships is now available to download. Please reach out to scholarships@afsusa.org with any questions.
Chappaqua Project: Area Team Profile and Planning 2018
Do you have New Year’s Resolutions for your Area Team? View your Area Team’s Profile and Planning page to assist in planning for the coming year!
Drumbeat: Spanish language opportunities this summer
Now’s the time when students are deciding on their plans for the summer. Share this post about our Summer Language Program in
Project: Change voting period has ended
Thanks for following along with Project: Change these past few months. Stay tuned for the winners’ announcement in mid-February!
The Passing of Therese Barringer
Therese Barringer, an AFS Reverse Returnee from Belgium and dedicated volunteer and host parent with the New Jersey Area Team, passed away recently.
AFS in the Media
AFS has been mentioned in several articles within the past few weeks. Please use these stories to help promote our work and mission.
AFS-USA Featured in Parade Magazine
AFS-USA Host Families and Volunteers shared their AFS Effect stories for an article on student exchange in the nationwide publication, Parade magazine.