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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.
Check out this all-in-one flyer to promote our Domestic Exchange programs!
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Thank you to everyone who joined the National Council Leadership Hosting Call. It was great to come together to discuss strategies for maintaining the momentum of the NH26 hosting placement cycle through early outreach and community engagement.
Check out these new resources to promote the Domestic Exchange Pilot Programs!
In summer 2026, AFS-USA will launch three one-week domestic pilot programs for youth ages 15–17, bringing our educational model – reflection, dialogue, identity awareness, and cultural agility – to immersive, place-based experiences across the U.S.