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LGBTQ+ Pride Articles

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Blog, LGBTQ+ Pride Articles, Alumni Articles

Your Identity Will Be Valued: My Time In Germany by Tony Valencia, AFS and CBYX Alum

“Only through dialogue and communication can differences be understood and appreciated.” – AFS and CBYX Alum, Tony Valencia ’18- ’19. In this blog post for Pride Month, Tony delves into…

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LGBTQ+ Pride Articles, Study Abroad Articles, Alumni Articles

Embracing a Spanish Summer: A Reflection by AFS-USA Pride Scholar Ryan Rodriguez

Ryan Rodriguez is an AFS-USA Pride Scholar who traveled to Spain on our Global Prep program. In his personal essay, Ryan reflects on his experience abroad with his host family,…

Hosting with Pride Blog
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Hosting with Pride: An Interview with Six-Time AFS Host Parent and Volunteer, Jerry Gulley

Jerry Gulley grew up in a small town in rural Tennessee. In high school, his best friend’s family decided to host an exchange student, Lisi from Austria in 1985. While…

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Blog, LGBTQ+ Pride Articles, Study Abroad Articles, Alumni Articles

LGBTQ+ Pride Across Cultures: A Story by AFS Returnee and President’s Council Member Craig Wilson

The summer of 1966 was a long time ago, but I remember it like yesterday. Why? Because it changed my life. My name is Craig Wilson and I was an…

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Blog, LGBTQ+ Pride Articles, Study Abroad Articles, Host Family Articles, Educators Articles, Alumni Articles

LGBTQ+ Pride Across Cultures: An Interview with AFS Returnee and Senior Staff, Melvin Harmon

Melvin Harmon has been involved with and dedicated to student exchange since 1980, starting with his own year abroad in Malaysia. Inspired by the life-changing nature of his experience, he…

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And the impact doesn’t stop with the students. Host families’ lives are transformed by new members from across the globe and host communities gain greater cultural diversity. That’s THE AFS EFFECT.

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