NSLI-Y finalist announcements are underway! All summer finalists have been notified about their status and academic year candidates will continue to receive responses through April. The timeline on the Wiki page will continue to be updated as program finalist announcements go out. A list of all finalist winners will be uploaded to the AFS NSLI-Y […]
Students can experience Eastern Europe this summer with our exciting and educational Global Prep programs in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary. These programs offer insightful and exciting experiences for those interested in art, architecture, language and culture, as well as current events. Our Global Prep program in the Czech Republic offers the opportunity for […]
During 2016 AFS-USA trained over 150 AFSers who successfully completed the basic introductory course on intercultural learning (Level W). This included one hundred thirteen staff, interns and volunteers, as well as returnees, host families, potential host families and teachers/educators. In addition, 17 staff completed the next level course (Level 1) in intercultural learning. Across the […]
A small group of users is now testing this new tool designed for AFS-USA Volunteers. Need to view a student roster? Wondering who needs an interview? Looking to log a contact? Soon you will be able to do all of this without having to go to Global Link. MyAFS–a newly-designed, mobile-friendly volunteer tool is now […]
You may have realized that there have been no calls for nominations of National Council members, an elected Board member or for Action Items this year prior to the National Volunteer Assembly. The Chappaqua Leadership Workgroup has collaborated with volunteer leaders and senior staff to enhance the work of the National Council to better serve […]
A Message from AFS International President, Daniel Obst Dear AFS Friends, It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ward B. Chamberlin, Jr., who passed away on February 23, 2017. Ward, a pioneer in public broadcasting in the United States, first became involved with AFS as an ambulance driver, and later became […]
DENVER (AP) — It was Miaofan Chen’s first trip away from her native China. At lunch with us in Denver, she looked so bemused that I had to ask: “Is this the first time you’ve had a hamburger?” “No,” said the 15-year-old. “It’s the first time I’ve had such a BIG hamburger.” That encounter with […]
We are excited to announce a new Global Prep opportunity for summer 2017! The San Diego Global Prep program provides a unique intercultural experience for U.S. students on the beautiful UC San Diego Campus. This program has been very successful over the past several years for international students and we are now opening this opportunity […]
The application for the Top Global Learning Schools Scholarship is now open. This scholarship is going to be offered again in 2017, however we are not expanding the list of Top Global Learning Schools. Only students attending schools that are already Top Global Learning Schools can apply. The current list of schools can be found […]
For the third year in a row, the AFS Project: Change contest has inspired 8-12th grade students to share their visions for global change. The Grand Prize winner of this year’s AFS Project: Change contest is Erin Schmitz, of Madison, Wisconsin (congrats World Flags Area Team)! Erin and 9 of her peers will travel to […]