Program Extension Deadline: November 7th
The Program Extension deadline is coming soon for Semester (SMscNH17) students!
Tag: Hosting
New Host Family Resource Page
A new host family resource page has been added to the AFS-USA website.
New “Mini-Gateways” and Houston Gateway Changing to Dallas
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).
AFS in the Media
This week’s 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!
New “Missed” Feature in Contacts & Visits Widget
Liaisons can now make note in MyAFS if a contact or visit did not happen.
Marketing Field Hub Webinars for Volunteers and Staff
Attend this webinar to learn where to find AFS Marketing print materials, templates and more! In addition, hear about International Education Week and how you can get involved.
Help Students Transition from Welcome Families to Permanent Families
AFS Welcome Families make it possible for international students to arrive in the U.S. in a timely manner and start making the
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)
Posting about AFS on social media
When searching for new AFS Host Families, Volunteers, or Sending students, many volunteers and staff members find that social media is an
Arrival Orientations
Please keep in mind that every student needs to have an Arrival Orientation completed and recorded in Global Link. If you have