Important Update re: Early Deadline for Japanese Students
AFS-JPN must provide a confirmed list of 1st arrival students to their travel agency by June 19, 2019.
Tag: Featured
Become a Hosting Champion in June!
Champions Month is a nationwide initiative that focuses our host family recruitment on select AFS Exchange Students arriving in the U.S. this fall.
Drumbeat: Meet Juan from Paraguay and Sara from Egypt
Juan from Paraguay has two sisters who also went abroad with AFS and is looking forward to staying active in the U.S. Sara from Egypt dreams of seeing the world and is passionate about acting!
AFSNext: Returnee Discount Month
Returnees, sign up for a 2019 AFSNext program before the end of the month, and you’ll receive up to 20% off your program fee!
AFS-USA Honors Senator Richard Lugar
Our hearts are heavy upon hearing of the passing of Sen. Richard Lugar.
New and Improved Liaison Linking Process for NH19
Introducing a more user-friendly Liaison linking interface and process for NH19!
Check out the Focus on Schools Webinar Recording!
Make sure to watch the recording of the Focus on Schools Webinar presented by AFS-USA Board Member Sarah Yancey and Sr. Team Development Specialist Jeff Burtner.
Nominate a Teacher for the Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award
The Elgin Heinz Award recognizes exceptional teachers who further mutual understanding between Americans and Japanese. Nominate a teacher by May 15th and let AFS-USA know!
Applications are Open for the AFS Global Citizen Prize for Young Leaders!
The AFS Global Citizen Prize for Young Leaders is a new international award that will recognize one young person age 30 or younger for their outstanding project that brings together diverse people to tackle the pressing challenges outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Attend a Focus on Schools Webinar!
April is AFS School Outreach Month! We need your help strengthening existing relationships and building new ones with schools, especially as we head into the hosting season.