The international students arriving this fall have a wide variety of interests, hobbies, and passions. To show off some of their unique personalities, we’ve put together fun “emoji bios” for social media. Share the Facebook album to help amazing students like these find host families to welcome them in September! Share on Facebook: Highlight and […]
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AFS-USA has released its new Media Policy! Click here to access the policy in Help & Learning, and read on for an overview of this important document. WHY: The media can be a powerful tool for publicizing our impact, but there is also a risk of AFS-USA being depicted inaccurately or unfavorably. It’s important to make […]
Hundreds of AFS students from countries with significant Muslim populations are arriving soon to share their culture with American host families and experience life in the U.S. We’re excited to present our new video featuring some of these students enjoying everyday adventures with their new friends and family. Share this video on social media to […]
While we hope that each student has a successful year with their host family, we’ve put together some steps to take if a student needs to change families. The new and improved Volunteer Checklist for Student Moves has been posted on MyAFS Help & Learning. The new checklist has fixed some inaccuracies from the old […]
Exchange Students Reunite After 51 Years Fifty one years ago, Regina Tommasi, an AFS Student from Brazil, and Satu Valkama, a Youth for Understanding (YFU) Student from Finland, formed a friendship as the only exchange students at New Castle High School in Indiana. Last month, Tommasi and Valkama reunited in Helsinki thanks to a New […]
The following stories are great examples of AFS-USA programs, students and families featured in the media. You can use these pieces to promote AFS in your area and as inspiration for pitching stories to your own local media outlets! AFS Exchange Students in Minnesota Reflect on Study Abroad From learning how to be more independent to […]
We are happy to announce new features that have been added to MyAFS! Updates to the MyAFS Team Directory – Hosted Students We have added a new feature to the Hosted Students view in your Team Directory. You now have the ability to view the hosted students coming to your team for the 2017-2018 program […]
Interested in learning more about MyAFS? Curious about Help & Learning and how it’s replacing the AFS Wiki? We have the answers! Upcoming webinars will provide an overview of these exciting new tools. Both were designed to make your volunteer tasks easier and faster. They are mobile-friendly and work just as well from your tablet […]
Becoming a “welcome” host family for an AFS student offers the chance to discover a new perspective and create a life-long connection with someone from around the world. Plus, welcome families can help make an international high schooler’s first few weeks in the U.S. absolutely unforgettable! Share this opportunity with anyone you know who is […]
We’re excited to share two new blog posts about AFS Exchange Students hosted in the U.S. last year! Both students were recipients of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau (ECA). Maryse from Lebanon was hosted in Wisconsin, where she did […]