Hosting a student from Thailand is an incredible cultural experience. Check out this video created by a former AFSer from Thailand and please share it with potential host families!
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Hundreds of students are arriving to their host communities next week to begin their exchange year! We’d love to capture the excitement of First Arrivals through photo and video with your help.
It may be the last day of Five for the Finish, but there is still time to participate!
The AFS-USA Support Team invites you to a multi-day, virtual Support Workshop in preparation for the 2021-2022 cycle on Tuesday, July 27, Wednesday, July 28 and Saturday, July 31.
Learn more about our newly launched Global Family Tools Platform, a resource for Host Families to enhance their hosting experience and allow them to easily access information.
Check out a few recent changes to the Student ID Card and distribution process.
After thoughtful and thorough considerations, AFS-USA has made the decision to suspend our remaining summer programs to Denmark, France, and Spain.
Please read this article to get the most up to date information on our 2021 flagship Summer Programs!
Host family finding is a year-round effort that takes a mixture of many different approaches to be successful! Here is a compilation of materials and resources you can use to promote hosting in your community.
World Class Area Team has school outreach down to a science! Cultivating relationships with schools, following up on host family leads, and keeping their communities engaged through Zoom meetings have contributed to their success. Hear directly from the team on the importance of communication, what they’re staying focused on, and some words of inspiration!