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Last week, students from across the United States completed Lewis and Clark: Then and Now, an immersive program that explored the rich history, cultures, and communities of the Pacific Northwest while building the intercultural understanding and AFS Power Skills needed to thrive in today’s interconnected world.
Students from across the U.S. traveled to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, for Pathfinder: NextGen Careers, a one-week immersive experience designed to help young people explore future career pathways while building the AFS Power Skills that prepare them for an interconnected world.
Thank you to everyone who joined Wednesday’s National Volunteer Call! You can find a link to the presentation and World Cup AFS Trivia questions and answers in this recap.
Want a fun, easy way to celebrate local volunteers? Two brand-new resources just launched to help you recognize volunteer achievements locally. Discover more here!
Thank you for highlighting the stories of our incoming exchange students from Europe, Asia, and South America over the last few weeks.
The Marketing team has created new materials for volunteers to use when promoting our incoming hosted students to potential host families and
We’re now entering week three of our Passport to Hosting: Global Spotlight series!
We’re continuing our Passport to Hosting: Global Spotlight Series by highlighting the stories of incoming exchange students from Asia.
Over the next four weeks, we’re inviting the AFS-USA community to spotlight students from around the world and encourage more families to host with AFS.
The application deadline for two programs — Lewis and Clark: Then and Now and The Table We Share: Food and Culture — has been extended to June 5, 2026, and scholarships are still available.