Drumbeat: Spread the word about Project: Change!
Take out your phone! Text someone you know about the Project: Change contest. (Or talk in person if you’d prefer!)
Get ready for International Education Week, Nov. 13-17!
IEW celebrates the benefits of global learning and international exchange. Here’s how you can #PassPeaceForward in your community!
Volunteer Spotlight: Cynthia Cornelius
This month AFS-USA is pleased to spotlight Cynthia Cornelius of St. Louis, MO, who has been a volunteer with the Missouri Gateway Area Team since at least 2000.
Program Extension Deadline: November 7th
The Program Extension deadline is coming soon for Semester (SMscNH17) students!
Introducing Nahla Menasy – Participant Support Admin.
We are excited to announce that the Participant Support Department has hired an Administrative Assistant—Nahla Menasy!
New Host Family Resource Page
A new host family resource page has been added to the AFS-USA website.
All NYC Students Are Safe
As you may have heard, an incident occurred in lower Manhattan on Monday, October 30, that resulted in numerous casualties. A man
Introducing Natalie Rehberger-Participant Support Specialist
We are excited to announce the newest member of the Participant Support Department: Natalie Rehberger!
New “Mini-Gateways” and Houston Gateway Changing to Dallas
To improve student experience, we’re introducing two new “mini-gateway” airports in Minneapolis (MSP) and Washington, D.C. (IAD) and replacing the Houston gateway with Dallas (DFW).
AFS in the Media
This week’s stories are great examples of AFS-USA programs, students and families featured in the media. You can use these pieces to promote AFS in your area and as inspiration for pitching stories to your own local media outlets!