For the NH21 departure cycle, AFS will once again offer a series of national virtual Pre-Departure Orientations (PDOs).
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The 2021-22 Host Family Handbook, Addendum, and HFO Materials are now available.
AFS-USA continuing efforts to improve the participant travel experience by streamlining travel plans and reducing overall travel time.
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on Help & Learning has been updated and an update on the SH21 study abroad and hosting programs is provided.
It’s almost January and that means our semester NH19 students are going home!
As Arrivals are fast approaching, we’d like to remind all volunteers that hosted students must not share a bed during any overnight AFS Orientation or Event, including Arrivals.
D-Day is almost here! What contacts or visits do you have left to complete? Help AFS’s performance in the next Department of State audit by finishing off this year strong!
Don’t worry! There’s still time to record any completed contacts and visits after our students have returned home.
To improve student experience, we’re introducing two new “mini-gateway” airports in Minneapolis (MSP) and Washington, D.C. (IAD) and replacing the Houston gateway with Dallas (DFW).
The following stories are great examples of AFS-USA programs, students and families featured in the media. You can use these pieces to promote AFS in your area and as inspiration for pitching stories to your own local media outlets! AFS Exchange Students in Minnesota Reflect on Study Abroad From learning how to be more independent to […]