Gap year programs at AFS
“Gap year” programs — typically a year or semester taken between high school and college — are growing in popularity, and AFS
Author: AFS-USA
Global Competence Webinars for International Education Week
AFS International is happy to launch a series of global competence webinars for external audiences during International Education Week (Nov. 13-17, 2017).
AFS in the Media
AFS Alumna Helps Create Intercultural Guide for Americans Abroad This is a notable example of how an AFS Alumna has leveraged her
Join a MyAFS Webinar
Interested in learning more about MyAFS? Curious about Help & Learning and how it’s replacing the AFS Wiki? We have the answers!
Drumbeat: Spread the word about Project: Change!
Take out your phone! Text someone you know about the Project: Change contest. (Or talk in person if you’d prefer!)
Get ready for International Education Week, Nov. 13-17!
IEW celebrates the benefits of global learning and international exchange. Here’s how you can #PassPeaceForward in your community!
Volunteer Spotlight: Cynthia Cornelius
This month AFS-USA is pleased to spotlight Cynthia Cornelius of St. Louis, MO, who has been a volunteer with the Missouri Gateway Area Team since at least 2000.
Program Extension Deadline: November 7th
The Program Extension deadline is coming soon for Semester (SMscNH17) students!
Introducing Nahla Menasy – Participant Support Admin.
We are excited to announce that the Participant Support Department has hired an Administrative Assistant—Nahla Menasy!
New Host Family Resource Page
A new host family resource page has been added to the AFS-USA website.