AFS builds sustainable partnerships with schools
Teachers and educators have long been an integral part of AFS’s secondary school intercultural exchange programs and we have always…
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From Words to Actions: AFSers as Social Changemakers
Continually rethinking our actions, redefining our roles and re-examining our impact on society is why volunteers continue to be the…
A great experience for the whole family
This morning we left for work while the kids were still asleep. I left a note on the fridge saying,…
Just do it. Jump in!
We have always loved the idea of having a student from abroad live with us as we felt it would…
An enriching cultural experience
We gained a lot by hosting Davis for a year, this experience helped us understand that each culture is different,…
Loving our exchange student like our own child
As soon as we saw online that we could become a host family for an exchange student, we decided to…
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…
Realizing my dreams
“Tak kenal maka tak sayang” This is a popular saying from my beautiful country, Indonesia. It means, if you do…
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…
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.…