Based on the guidance of the Norwegian government, and after careful consideration, AFS has decided to suspend all current hosting programs in Norway.
We’d like to share some additional guidance to help in responding to members of the AFS community (families, students, etc.).
AFS-USA has made the decision that all AFS communities in the U.S. will cease holding any in-person student orientations and other events that bring students, volunteers, or host families together.
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 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!
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!
AFS has made the difficult, but necessary decision to suspend the programs for all AFS students who are currently on program in Italy.
The new AFS College Advantage Flyer outlines the many benefits of studying abroad in relation to applying and preparing for college.
AFS-USA is pleased to announce a new series of information sessions available to potential study abroad participants, their natural parents, and host families!
In our new Hosting Photo Contest, host families and exchange students can submit their best photos as a family for a chance to win some AFS prizes!