Having the time of my life
I’ve already been an exchange student for a month. It’s so unbelievable. To be honest, this month was the best of my life so far. Only one month, but so many…
Intercultural Learning
Realizing my dreams
“Tak kenal maka tak sayang” This is a popular saying from my beautiful country, Indonesia. It means, if you do not know about something, then you cannot be in love.…
A stepping stone for my dream
I’m a little shy, I can also be a little bit crazy. I’m funny; I like a good laugh and I love to read, too. Sometimes I just sit still…
Getting immersed in a new culture
I’m Zeineb, an AFS student from Tunisia in China and I’m writing to talk you about my first month here. I’ve always wanted to be an exchange student and now…
Now I have family all over the world
When I look back, I think about how those past eight months have brought me A LOT. Not in form of diplomas or medals, but in the way I get…
An experience like no other
It’s been about seven months since I decided to go abroad. I think this has been one of the decisions that has most impacted my life, in a positive way…
Educating the Global Citizen
AFS Intercultural Programs hosted the 100 Years Young! AFS Youth Symposium on the morning of Saturday, November 8th, 2014. Open to public, 100 Years Young! put AFS’s young generation on center stage to discuss and debate…
100 Years Young! AFS Youth Workshop & Symposium
AFS also sponsored the 100 Years Young! AFS Youth Workshop & Symposium as part of the AFS Centennial Celebrations. AFS believes that young people are critical partners and stakeholders in global citizenship education,…
AFS Global Intercultural Education Symposium
The AFS Global Intercultural Education Symposium was an amazing milestone in AFS history. On November 8, 2014, representatives of the AFS Global Community convened with luminaries in the world of peace and…