2020 Virtual ECA Programs Workshop: Join us on Sched.com
We’re excited to announce the launch of the 2020 Virtual ECA Programs Workshop platform. All AFS-USA Volunteers are welcome to join this Workshop; read on to find out more!
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Important Update Regarding CBYX 20-21 Program
The U.S. Department of State and the German Bundestag have decided to cancel the January 2021 semester in-person component of the CBYX program.
Virtual ECA Programs Workshop: September 21-25, 2020
The SP Team is excited to announce our Virtual 2020 ECA Programs Workshop, held from September 21–25. Pre-registration is now open, all AFS volunteers welcome!
July 8 Update re: NSLI-Y 2020-21 Year Program Timeline for American Participants
This is an important update about the NSLI-Y year program for 2020-21.
June 29 Update Re: YES Abroad 2020-21 Program Timeline for American Participants
An important update about the YES Abroad program for 2020-21.
2020-21 NSLI-Y/YES Abroad Finalist Information Available!
The NSLI-Y and YES Abroad staff are happy to share that a list of all 2020-21 NSLI-Y Virtual Summer Intensive, NSLI-Y academic year, and YES Abroad finalists is now available.
Update for AFS-USA Volunteers About 2020 NSLI-Y Virtual Summer Intensive Program
In follow-up to our March post about the cancelation of NSLI-Y summer 2020 programs, we’re glad to announce that AFS has been awarded NSLI-Y Virtual Summer Intensive (VSI) participants across all four of our scheduled NSLI-Y languages!
April 17 Update Re: CBYX 2020-21 Program Timeline for German and American Participants
AFS-USA and AFS Germany have been informed that the U.S. Department of State and German Bundestag have decided to shorten the 2020-21 CBYX program for both American and German participants.
March 27 Update for AFS-USA Volunteers About NSLI-Y Summer 2020 Programs
Please note that this message is internal and for reference by AFS-USA Volunteers regarding the NSLI-Y Summer 2020 program. We hope this
Update for AFS-USA Volunteers About Shortened Sending Programs
As you may already be aware, AFS-USA sending participants (“outbound”) are being returned home. For the American YES Abroad and NSLI-Y students, as well as the American and German CBYX students, this direction came from the U.S. Department of State. Staff at AFS-USA worked closely with AFS partners to arrange for student return travel, where possible and safe, and where participants were fit to travel.