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Global Competence, Intercultural Learning, Research

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 new ones based on their experiences abroad. That is why…

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Global Competence, Intercultural Learning, Research

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 and notable researchers. In an effort to get a better…

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Announcement, Global Competence, Research

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 Virtual Exchange.” AFS will look into the efficacy of virtual…

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Advocacy, Research

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 global study by AFS Intercultural Programs, a leading international education…

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Education, Research

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 that students who participated in the AFS Global Competence Certificate…

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Research

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 report, “Mapping Generation Z in Indonesia” published by AFS Intercultural…

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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 NEW YORK, N.Y. (February 09, 2017) – Cultural exploration is…

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