Global Citizenship Begins at Home: AFS Report on Youth Exchange Impact on Host Families
A new report published by AFS Intercultural Programs, a leader in international youth exchange for over 75 years, demonstrates the…
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Shaping the Values and Behavior of Global Citizens through Intercultural Exchanges
by Eunice Neta, Program Policy & Support Consultant, AFS Intercultural Programs What is the impact of intercultural exchange programs on…
Role of Exchanges: Navigating Conflicting Values and Bridging Divides
Intercultural exchanges, like the ones offered by AFS, often lead young people to re-examine their values and even adopt some…
The Challenge of Assessing Intercultural Competence
AFS has a long-standing history of significant contributions to the research of intercultural education, often working in partnership with leading institutions…
AFS Joins Stevens Initiative Research in Virtual Exchange
AFS Intercultural Programs has received a research grant to participate in The Stevens Initiative’s “Strengthening the Field: Catalyzing Research in…
Study Abroad Programs Crucial in Developing Global Citizens, New Study Finds
Study abroad programs effectively prepare young people to navigate, work and volunteer in global and multicultural environments, reports a new…
New study validates the effectiveness of AFS Global Competence Certificate Program
Download the full press release STUDENTS ACHIEVED ASTONISHING 13.54 GAINS IN IDI POINTS A new study from Purdue University confirmed…
Indonesian teens highly motivated to study abroad, according to AFS research; concerns about security, affordability remain
School students in Indonesia are motivated to go abroad mainly to further their academic careers, according to the latest research…
Generation Z eager for cultural exploration, mindful of security and affordability, report finds
Comprehensive, global AFS Intercultural Programs research explores the motivations for and hindrances to high school international study among Generation Z…