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Influential Black Americans Who Lived Abroad

  • February 25, 2019
  • AFS-USA

In honor of Black History Month, our newest blog post highlights influential black Americans, such as James Baldwin, Alice Walker, Maya Angelou, and Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Blog Marketing Study Abroad

Build Your Own Gap Year with AFSNext

  • February 21, 2019
  • Hillary Weinberger

What is a Gap Year? What are the benefits? And how do you go about choosing the program for you? Watch this 20min recording with the AFSNext Specialists to find out!

AFSNext Programs Sending

The 10 for 10 Host Family Challenge is Back!

  • February 20, 2019
  • AFS-USA

We’re happy to announce that the 10 for 10 Challenge will take place this year from February 27th to March 8th.

10 for 10 Host Family Recruitment Hosting Marketing Take Action

Fast Facts for Study Abroad in Paraguay, Costa Rica, and China

  • AFS-USA

The sixth Sending Fact Sheet highlights study abroad programs in Paraguay, Costa Rica, and China!

Fact Sheet Marketing Materials Study Abroad

2019 AFS-USA Hosting Conference: Sarah Yancey’s Plenary Remarks

  • February 15, 2019
  • AFS-USA

Sarah Yancey is a long-time member of the Missouri Gateway Area Team and is currently serving on the AFS-USA Board of Directors.

Board of Directors

NEW: AFSNext programs in Denmark!

  • February 14, 2019
  • Hillary Weinberger

AFSNext is offering two new programs in Denmark! Learn more about the Danish Folk College as well as Teaching opportunities in Denmark.

AFSNext Program Highlight Programs Sending Volunteer

Drumbeat: Read and Share Our Newest Blog Post

  • AFS-USA

Share our newest blog post with potential students today!

Programs Sending Study Abroad Take Action

July 16 Deadline for Students from Italy, Spain, & France

  • Scott Hume

Students from Italy, Spain, and France will need to have a confirmed placement by July 16 in order to travel on 1st arrivals.

Arrivals Hosting Travel

Volunteer Spotlight: Dana Nyholm, Greater Minneapolis Area Team

  • Barbara McManus

This month AFS-USA is pleased to spotlight volunteer and AFS Returnee Dana Nyholm of the Greater Minneapolis team. Congratulations Dana!

#AFSeffect Volunteer

NSLI-Y and YES Abroad Interviews: Thank you!

  • Hannah Stewart

Thank you to everyone who participated in NSLI-Y and YES Abroad interviews this year! Due to your hard work and commitment, we have successfully completed another interview season.

NSLI-Y Outbound Sponsored Programs Scholarships YES Abroad

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