AFS in the Media
AFS/YES Student From India Receives Full Scholarship to Wellesley College In 2014, Manvi Chaudhury was a Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
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Drumbeat: Project: Change video highlights opportunities for students to volunteer abroad
At AFS, the spirit of volunteerism is in our DNA. Now in its fourth year, the Project: Change contest asks U.S. students
Volunteer Spotlight: Maryanne Marr
This month AFS-USA is pleased to spotlight Maryanne Marr of DeRuyter, NY, who has been a volunteer with the DeRuyter Area Team since 1984. How did
AFS Changemaker Reception in Washington, D.C.
On September 12th, the AFS Community in Washington, D.C. gathered to honor several distinguished AFS Changemakers—individuals who have made significant contributions to
Just one more.
Dear AFS Volunteers, Last January, over 2,000 young people across the globe began dreaming of coming to the U.S. They put their
Drumbeat: Families share their reasons for hosting
Families decide to host an AFS Exchange Student for lots of reasons, from learning about another country to building bridges of understanding
Drumbeat: Share Hosted Student “Emoji Bios”
The international students arriving this fall have a wide variety of interests, hobbies, and passions. To show off some of their unique
AFS in the Media
Exchange Students Reunite After 51 Years Fifty one years ago, Regina Tommasi, an AFS Student from Brazil, and Satu Valkama, a Youth
AFS in the Media
The following stories are great examples of AFS-USA programs, students and families featured in the media. You can use these pieces to promote
Drumbeat: AFS Welcome Families make a world of difference
Becoming a “welcome” host family for an AFS student offers the chance to discover a new perspective and create a life-long connection