Meet Mario and Marco: an AFS Global Family from Costa Rica
Hosting an international student is not an easy task, and when you are an LGBT family living in a country…
AFS Host Family
The Future is Blended: In-Person Study Abroad Meets Virtual Exchanges
by Efrem Fisher, Chief Programs Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs Meet any AFS alumni and there’s a good chance they will tell…
How AFS Creates Transformative Experiences for Your Entire Family
by Andreza Martins, Deputy Chief Programs Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs If you have ever sat next to an AFS exchange…
Looking back: Rebuilding AFS post-Pandemic
Almost exactly one year ago, thousands of AFS students suddenly learned that they would have to end their AFS experience…
AFS Study Abroad Programs in 2021
AFS is excited to offer exchange programs across 50 countries in 2021. After successfully returning to in-person exchanges in the…
AFS to resume limited study abroad programming for 2020 with heightened safety protocols and innovative program content
Since March, when COVID-19 forced AFS to suspend study abroad programs, many AFSers have been wondering if and when our…
A commitment to service in times of crisis
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO, AFS Intercultural Programs We’re living through some of the biggest challenges of our…
Welcoming the world into your home
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO, AFS Intercultural Programs Too frequently these days I am reminded on social media of…
5 answers to your questions about hosting
1. Is my family right for this? Absolutely! All you need to be a great host family is space in…