Learn More About Hosting A Student From Thailand!
Hosting a student from Thailand is an incredible cultural experience. Check out this video created by a former AFSer from Thailand and please share it with potential host families!
Author: AFS-USA
Drumbeat: AFS-USA Merchandise Available
What better way to welcome your students than with a cool AFS tote or flag pin? Check out all of the merchandise we have available at www.afsusa.org/merchandise!
New MyAFS Email Features: Easy Way to Send Student ID Card
Two new features are now active in MyAFS that will make corresponding with volunteers and host families easier, including the ability to email student ID and medical cards.
New Additions to the Volunteer and Host Family Applications
AFS has added an “ASL” (American Sign Language) option on our Volunteer and Host Family Applications!
Drumbeat: Share this Video from First Arrivals!
In this video created by AFS Volunteer and Host Father Derek Hayes, students from around the world arrive in the U.S. to meet their host families and start an adventure like no other!
August 17 Hosting Town Hall Recording Now Available
View the recording of the August 17th Hosting Town Hall.
School Outreach Needs Your School Photos
Riding a bus for the 1st time, picking out classes with their counselors, setting up a locker and more!
2021-22 NSLI-Y and YES Abroad Finalist Information Available
The NSLI-Y and YES Abroad staff are happy to share that a list of 2021-22 NSLI-Y Virtual Summer Intensive (VSI), NSLI-Y year program, and YES Abroad finalists…
Participant Support Department Updates and Resources
As Support gears up and welcomes our new wave of students on program we wanted to share some updates and new resources which we feel may provide great assistance in general preparedness and getting off to a strong supportive start for what will undoubtedly be a year filled with both expected and new support situations/circumstances.
Drumbeat: Submit Your 1st Arrivals Photos & Videos Next Week!
Hundreds of students are arriving to their host communities next week to begin their exchange year! We’d love to capture the excitement of First Arrivals through photo and video with your help.