Student Spends Last Year of High School in the Philippines A local New Jersey publication profiled Colin Vega, an AFS Returnee, who recently returned from studying abroad in the Philippines and will soon attend Princeton University this fall. The article described differing cultural experiences Colin had while he was living and going to school in […]
Join a webinar on July 31st at 8 pm EST to learn more about the new and improved Hosting Placement Widget!
Have you read the story of Courtney Turcer, joined by her six AFS host siblings from around the world on her wedding day? It perfectly illustrates the unbreakable bonds formed by cultural exchange. Share this article and see a great example of the AFS effect in action!
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Please remember that all incoming NH18 students must participate in an Arrival Orientation.
Make sure to record any outstanding contacts and visits by July 23. On July 24, all NH17 and SH18 Host Family service cases will be closed.
This was the last week of Champions Month, but it doesn’t mean that we’re going to stop championing our students. Download these email templates to help find host families for semester students arriving this fall!
Minnesota High School Student Wins AFS-USA’s Project: Change Contest The Grand Prize winner of this year’s Project: Change contest was featured in a local Minnesota publication. Clare Gagne, a student from Orono, MN, submitted a volunteer idea to use arts, music, and athletics to empower children in Kenya. As the winner, Clare received a full […]
The Participant Support Department offers clarification on activities restricted by the AFS Participant Medical Plan.
Host family recruitment resources: Semester Students For those who have participated in Champions Month thus far – great work! For those just joining us, it is not too late to become a Champion! This week, we are championing Semester Students, and highlighting all of the great resources shared over the past four weeks. As a […]