This month AFS-USA is pleased to spotlight volunteer and AFS Returnee Dana Nyholm of the Greater Minneapolis team. Congratulations Dana!
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For AFS Host Families and Exchange Students, Food is the Way to the Heart Many host families and exchange students form bonds through food. This article contains quotes from host families, students and local coordinators, and helps dispel a few commonly-held myths about hosting an exchange student, plus a few students’ favorite recipes from home. […]
Curious what life in Japan with AFS is like? See it through the eyes of one of our exchange students who’s currently living and studying there! Check out parts one and two of our latest Instagram Takeover and share them with any student who might be interested in studying abroad in Japan!
Have you studied abroad with AFS-USA? Take and share our Alumni survey with other Returnees to help us learn from your experiences abroad!
Imagine what the world would be like if more teenagers had opportunities to live with a family and go to school in a country and culture different from their own.
Watch: How One AFS Returnee Makes a Difference in Her Community Imagine a restaurant where everyone can afford to eat, where those who are struggling can pay what they can or even volunteer for their meal. “A Place at the Table” is a café founded by Margaret Kane, an AFS Returnee, who wants to make […]
Giving Tuesday not only provides an opportunity for donors to give, but also an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to give thanks.
This Saturday, October 27th is Make a Difference Day! Since the AFS family is already committed to making the world more just and peaceful, this is a great opportunity to come together to improve the lives of others. To raise awareness and inspire simple acts of service on Make a Difference Day, we’ve compiled a […]
Rassi N., a YES exchange student from Indonesia, stars in a touching video in which she describes her exchange experience as “the beginning of her life journey.” Host an exchange student and embark with them on an adventure of intercultural discovery and understanding. You’ll be amazed where it takes you, your family, and your community. […]
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