National Council News: National Volunteer Opportunities
The Travel, Hosting, and Sponsored Programs Advisory Groups, along with the National Council Communications Committee, are seeking new members at this time.
Summary: AFS-USA Board of Directors Meeting, Feb. 22-23, 2019
This past weekend the AFS-USA Board of Directors, our new President and CEO Tara Hofmann and the Executive Team (ET) met in the New York office for our first Board meeting of the year.
AFS in the Media
In the past few weeks, several media outlets have published stories that highlight some of the great things AFSers are doing. Here
Influential Black Americans Who Lived Abroad
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.
Build Your Own Gap Year with AFSNext
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!
The 10 for 10 Host Family Challenge is Back!
We’re happy to announce that the 10 for 10 Challenge will take place this year from February 27th to March 8th.
Fast Facts for Study Abroad in Paraguay, Costa Rica, and China
The sixth Sending Fact Sheet highlights study abroad programs in Paraguay, Costa Rica, and China!
2019 AFS-USA Hosting Conference: Sarah Yancey’s Plenary Remarks
Sarah Yancey is a long-time member of the Missouri Gateway Area Team and is currently serving on the AFS-USA Board of Directors.
NEW: AFSNext programs in Denmark!
AFSNext is offering two new programs in Denmark! Learn more about the Danish Folk College as well as Teaching opportunities in Denmark.
Drumbeat: Read and Share Our Newest Blog Post
Share our newest blog post with potential students today!