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AFS students greet President Obama on his arrival in Costa Rica
Four AFS students served as the official welcome committee for President Obama when he arrived in Costa Rica on Friday, May 3rd to meet with Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla.
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State Department names AFS participant YES Student of the Month
AFSer Yousra Nakkach of Morocco has been selected as April’s YES Student of the Month by the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
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AFSers turn out for AFS' National Day of Service
On April 27, AFSers across the nation celebrated intercultural exchange by participating in AFS' National Day of Service (NDS).
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Watch for fake AFS Employment Opportunities
April 11,2013 -- AFS Intercultural Programs has been made aware of recent advertisements of fake employment opportunities bearing the AFS logo, and requesting a fee.
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AFS-USA Announces 2013 Top School Awards
March 18, 2013 -- AFS-USA is pleased to announce the recipients of its “Top AFS School” awards.
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Open Your Door to an AFS Exchange Student
Faces of America 
Faces of America, AFS-USA's signature diversity initiative, is a unique educational outreach program designed to provide qualified students from disadvantaged communities nationwide with transformational study abroad experiences.
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AFS transforms lives through experiential learning, working with teachers and students to expand understanding between people, countries and cultures worldwide.
AFS participants return home to a lifelong connection with the AFS Family. As a Returnee, explore the ways you can stay involved with AFS and inspire others by sharing your experience. Events
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05/22/2013 : 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
AFS Path: The Application and Beyond
Interested in making your AFS application process as easy as possible? Join an AFS Path Online Session and learn how to cruise through your application quickly and painlessly, while also explo...
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05/23/2013 : 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Online Fundraising Workshop
Join us for an interactive Fundraising Workshop! As a group, we will learn about AFS fundraising resources, complete a budget for your trip, share real-world examples of how returnees funded t...
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05/28/2013 : 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
WI - AFS Info Night
AFS volunteers and Returnees will present information on study abroad programs for high school students. We will also have information about hosting an AFS student for the coming year.
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05/28/2013 : 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Study Abroad 101 - Online Info Sessions
Want to study abroad, but not sure where to begin? If you’re ready to explore the world with AFS but need a hand getting started, register for an Online Info Session, hosted by an AFS Ad...
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05/28/2013 : 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Online Parent Session - Current Applicants
Strictly for parents of students who are already working on their AFS application and preparing for their program abroad, this webinar touches not only on the application process, but also on ...
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05/29/2013 : 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
AFS Path: The Application and Beyond
Interested in making your AFS application process as easy as possible? Join an AFS Path Online Session and learn how to cruise through your application quickly and painlessly, while also explo...
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05/29/2013 : 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
DC - AFS Information Night
Help build bridges of intercultural understanding by sharing your home and daily life with AFS Intercultural Programs. AFS in the DC area is looking for volunteer host families for...
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05/29/2013 : 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Online Parent Session - Interested Students
Learn about how you can support your son or daughter's ambitions to study abroad while discussing your questions and concerns with other interested parents. An AFS staff person will facili...
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06/04/2013 : 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Online Fundraising Workshop
Join us for an interactive Fundraising Workshop! As a group, we will learn about AFS fundraising resources, complete a budget for your trip, share real-world examples of how returnees funded t...
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06/09/2013 : 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Online Parent Session - Interested Students
Learn about how you can support your son or daughter's ambitions to study abroad while discussing your questions and concerns with other interested parents. An AFS staff person will facili...
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06/11/2013 : 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
DC - AFS Picnic
AFS will supply hotdogs, sodas, and paper products. Please bring a dish to share. The exchange students and local students going abroad are invited, along with parents, returnees, AFS vo...
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06/11/2013 : 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Study Abroad 101 - Online Info Session
Want to study abroad, but not sure where to begin? If you’re ready to explore the world with AFS but need a hand getting started, register for an Online Info Session, hosted by an AFS Ad...
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06/20/2013 : 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Online Parent Session - Interested Students
Learn about how you can support your son or daughter's ambitions to study abroad while discussing your questions and concerns with other interested parents. An AFS staff person will facili...
To speak with an AFS USA Representative, call 1-800-AFS-INFO. Hours: (Pacific Standard Time): Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday: 10 AM-6 PM.
In case of an emergency involving an AFS participant outside of our business hours, please call 1-800-876-2376 and speak with the AFS Duty Officer.
Parents with questions about studying abroad with AFS, please also visit this page.
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