News
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AFS Students from Switzerland Thrive in Florida
May 10, 2012 -- Two AFS Students from Switzerland explain their experiences as exhange students ...
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From Ohio to Italy: A Small World
APRIL 24, 2012 -- Shante, an AFS Exchange Student currently studying abroad in Italy, shares two...
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Exchange Students Help Local Homeless Group
APRIL 18, 2012 -- “When you decide to be an exchange student for one year you become engaged in how the country solves problems and you can take that back to your country with you,
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.
Educators 
AFS transforms lives through experiential learning, working with teachers and students to expand understanding between people, countries and cultures worldwide.
Events
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05/17/2012 : 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Student Presentation in White Bear Lake, MN
Four AFS students from Kenya, Turkey, Spain, and Thailand will be speaking about their experience as an exchange student at White Bear Lake High School and sharing about their own home culture. ...
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05/17/2012 : 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
AFS Info Night in Oshkosh, WI
Luisa Approbato will speak about her experiences as an AFS student at Oshkosh West High School and as a teenager in Brazil.
Where:
Bella Vista Senior Residences 631 Hazel St. Osh...
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05/20/2012 : 10:30 AM - 02:00 PM
AFS Hike in Carmel, NY
Join AFS Returnees, Volunteers & Students for a scenic 2-hour hike and picnic along the Appalachian Trail. This will be a moderate hike. Please RSVP to jgreenstein@afs.org by Sat. May 12. Meet...
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05/20/2012 : 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
For Parents - Online Info Session
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 staffperson will facilit...
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05/20/2012 : 04:00 PM - 05:00 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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05/21/2012 : 05:00 PM - 06:00 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 ...
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05/22/2012 : 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
AFS Info Night in Bellingham, WA
Join us for an informational event in the meeting room at the Whatcom Fire Department where you can find out more information about your local AFS Community in Bellingham. Meet American students...
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05/23/2012 : 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
AFS Info Night in Germantown, WI
Please join in the discussion about keeping the AFS mission strong in Germantown and Menomonee Falls during the coming school year. Even if you aren't in a position to volunteer at this time, w...
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05/24/2012 : 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
AFS Meet and Greet in Harwich, MA
Come and meet our local AFS students. They will share with us about their country and their experience as an exchange student here on Cape Cod. Learn about the hosting experience from the AFS...
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06/12/2012 : 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
AFS Picnic in Washington D.C.
This picnic is an opportunity to meet current exchange students, host families, U.S. students preparing to go abroad, returnees, and volunteers. AFS will provide hot dogs, soft drinks, and paper...
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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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