March 2023 Study Abroad Newsletter
Dear Study Abroad Volunteers, We hope that the start of 2023 has been rejuvenating and that this newsletter finds you well! We
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Promote Study Abroad with Promo Code AFS75!
Celebrate 75 years of AFS by sharing the promo code AFS75 with those eligible for an AFS study abroad program.
Now Open: 2023 Summer and Fall Study Abroad Programs!
The AFS-USA Study Abroad Team is excited to share that 2023 study abroad programs are now open to applications!
New Podcast Episode! Becoming a Global Citizen in Paraguay
The first time that Linda Shepard Salzer took an airplane was at age 17, heading to her AFS program in Paraguay. Her experiences there would prove life-changing!
Update on AFS’s 2022 Summer Programs
The AFS-USA Study Abroad, Travel, and Orientations teams are all very happy to share that we now have AFSers on program in Argentina, Denmark, and Kenya. Despite overcoming some travel challenges, all participants are now on program, and we are getting very positive reports about their experiences so far.
AFS-USA and Minerva Schools Webinar for Recent Alumni
Are there recent returnees in your area that would benefit from an informational webinar about how to highlight their experience abroad?
Advice from Us to You, Listen Now: Episode #4 of The AFS Exchange Podcast
Listen to our latest podcast episode, “Advice from Us to You”, for helpful tips for new study abroad participants.
2022 Study Abroad Applications Now Open!
2022 Study Abroad Programs are open – check them out today and share with students in your area!
Drumbeat: Promote Global You Changemaker
Have you heard about AFS Global You Changemaker? This virtual program gives participants the tools they need to create a social impact project and become a Global Changemaker, no matter where they are.
“Students Can Save America’s Foreign Policy Agenda” Article to Read and Share!
In the article “Students Can Save America’s Foreign Policy Agenda”, recently published by the Harvard International Review, AFS Alumni Dr. Patrick Mendis and Dominique Reichenbach describe the importance of international education and people-to-people exchanges, like those offered by #afsusa, in repairing and improving “American credibility, image, and reputation abroad”.