How one Florida dad gained another daughter
Of his time with his current exchange student, Adriana from Germany, Chris recalls making "20 million memories, the greatest of which is life."
Author: Luis Cisneros
Bringing the world into your home: The unexpected effects of hosting an exchange student
An AFS Host Mom discusses how she and her family spread peace through understanding.
A Lifetime of Intercultural Exchange
Hosting an exchange student does more than impact your family's year; It can alter the course of your lives forever.
A host sister’s perspective – Gaining a sister and an open mind
My family's experience hosting a foreign exchange student has helped shape who I am today.
Far Fewer than Six Degrees of Separation
On a trip to Italy, U.S. Host Parents Gayle and Randy discover what a small world it can be when you're part of the AFS community.
Welcoming a Host Daughter, Gaining a Friend: An Interview with Emily Humphrey
Emily Humphrey shares the heartwarming story of her relationship with her host daughter Lulu, the power of the #AFSEffect, and the value of intercultural learning.
What it’s Like to Host an Exchange Student
Hosting an AFS Exchange Student opens your family to the world! We provide a glimpse into what it's like, answers to common questions, and what we do to support you.
10 Thank Yous from Hosted Students to their Teachers
We gave our hosted students the chance to thank their teachers for making them feel welcome in their classrooms and chose ten of our favorite messages.
5 things you always wanted to know about hosting an exchange student
Hosting an exchange student is an amazing opportunity to form lasting personal bonds, share your culture and values, and expand…
AFS Host Mom Nudrat Shares Her Experience Hosting an International Student
Nudrat I. from Minnesota explains her reasons for hosting and how sharing the year with an exchange student from India has impacted her family.
Global family; lifetime of hosting starts with “Welcome”
We have gotten to know many wonderful young people, families and volunteers through our affiliations with AFS. Looking forward to traveling and visiting a lot of the young people.
Featured Educator: Allison Haltom
The United Nations Global Goals, or Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are a great foundation for student learning. They are global…
Michelle C. Pinedo
Chief Financial Officer
“What culture?” – Why rural areas are perfect for cultural exchange
Rural areas are ideal places to experience cultural exchange, from small-town high school spirit to traditional folk cultures, tightknit communities, and more!
IEW Contest Winners 2019
International Education Week (IEW) is an initiative led by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education…
No Visa Required
If you are an American citizen traveling to any of these countries on an AFS Summer or Global Prep Program,…
Life in Argentina
The Essentials All Programs AFS Argentina Welcome Booklet AFS Argentina (Uruguay) Welcome Booklet AFS Participant Guide AFS Medical Guide Safety…
Life in Australia
Essentials AFS Australia Welcome Booklet AFS Participant Guide AFS Medical Guide Host School FAQ Arrival Information Visa FAQ Digging Deeper…
Apostilles
*Please remember that you MUST NOT REMOVE the apostille and/or staple from its attached document. Removal of either of these will destroy…
Rangitoto College
Rangitoto College is renowned nationally and internationally for offering students a kind environment in which they can develop academically and…
Western Springs College
Western Springs College is a co-educational, uniform school located in central Auckland. Western Springs is known for the friendliness of…
Tara Boyce-Hofmann Appointed President of AFS-USA
An important announcement from the Chair of the AFS-USA Board of Directors, Joan B. Siegel November 28, 2018 After almost…
I’m With the Band
If you know a good band or singer… Ask the band or singer to perform at your fundraising event. Find…
YES Departure Dates
Note all students will arrive to D.C. on either the Tuesday or Wednesday of their travel week, depending on which…
Ramadan Facts
What is Ramadan? The Muslim fast of Ramadan (rahm-ah-dahn) falls in the ninth month on the Islamic lunar calendar and…
100 Volunteer Hours
One important characteristic of the exchange programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is an emphasize on volunteerism. The…
YES and FLEX Host Family Money Matters
YES and FLEX Student Stipend The YES and FLEX scholarships provide all YES and FLEX students with a monthly stipend…
Tracking claims with GMMI
Balance Billing The claims administrator, GMMI, negotiates with medical providers to reduce their costs even after they have provided the…
YES Abroad
Full, merit-based scholarship through the U.S. Department of State to promote mutual understanding between people of the United States and people of countries of strategic importance.
Global Leaders Additional Funds
$3,000 scholarships for year programs to many exciting destinations.
Yoshi Hattori Memorial Scholarship
Full, merit-based scholarship to study abroad for a year in Japan.
Protected: Australia Semester and Year Visa Guidelines
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Australia Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You are required to obtain a Student Subclass 500 Visa for study puropses.…