November 2025 YES & FLEX Newsletter
Click here to view the Nov 2025 YES & FLEX Newsletter sent to YES & FLEX students, host families and liaisons on 11/3!
Reflections from the First 2025 AFS-USA Community Summits: Where Belonging Meets Impact
The 2025 AFS-USA Community Summits got off to a strong start on October 11th, with 2 Summits in Carlsbad, California, and Bloomington, Minnesota.
Highlights of the AFS-USA Staff Gathering in Nashville
AFS-USA staff from across the country recently gathered in Nashville, Tennessee for a 4-day meeting to collaborate, share ideas, and set goals for the year ahead.
Updates to the Meet the Students Search Tool
AFS-USA will be making updates to the Meet the Students search tool on afsusa.org/host to improve its look, feel, and overall usability on both desktop and mobile devices.
“Intro to MyAFS” Interactive Info Session: November 10th
New volunteers and anyone looking to learn more about the MyAFS Volunteer Portal are invited attend this short webinar. A great chance to meet new volunteers and staff!
New AFS Exchange Podcast Episode!
Hear real advice from last year’s AFS students on making friends, setting realistic goals, and handling challenges like school, homesickness, and family dynamics.
A Message from the President: State of AFS-USA
I invite you to take some time to watch this important video message, where I share an overview of the current state of AFS-USA and our ongoing work together.
A Special Week for the AFS-USA Staff Community
Next week, for the first time in nearly five years, the entire AFS-USA staff will gather together, in person, for several days of collaboration, training, and renewal.
AFS Students Now Available for SH26 & NH26 Hosting Cycles
AFS Students for the SH26 Cycle (arriving January 2026) and NH26 Cycle (Arriving in August 2026) are ready to connect to a family and school in your community!
Join us in celebrating international education during Global Learning Week, November 17-21!
Global Learning Week (GLW) is coming up in November, and we hope you will join the AFS community in celebrating international education