Calling all AFS artists!
We’re moving into week three of Champions Month! Thanks to everyone who’s worked to champion incoming students from Italy and Germany so far. Help us continue this effort by highlighting semester students today and this week! Here are some ways you can champion semester exchange students using AFS-USA resources: Please reach out to the AFS-USA […]
We’re excited to share a powerful new video, “Alumni Voices,” featuring heartfelt reflections from exchange students around the world.
Read the article to learn more about our Spring 2026 programs, and our NEW scholarship and application deadlines.
We hear from Megan, Eva, and Esha, who share their personal stories of finding community, including in some unexpected places.
As in previous years, Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA-4) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) are circulating bipartisan sign-on letters in support of FY2026 funding for educational and cultural exchange programs.
In this short video message, I share a few thoughts about our ongoing efforts to recruit host families and send students abroad. I’ll also provide insight on the White House’s proposed budget and what it means for programs like ours.
Learn how to maximize your team’s digital AFS presence!
Join the Stakeholder Engagement Department for an “Intro to MyAFS” webinar, featuring an introductory overview of the MyAFS Volunteer Portal with time for Q&A. The short webinars are available to any volunteer, but they’re especially useful for new volunteers who would like a basic overview of MyAFS and other resources. The next webinars are scheduled for Wednesday, May […]
Here are some ways you can champion German exchange students using AFS resources.