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What is AFS Intercultural Programs?
•Worldwide student exchange program (American students go abroad, foreign exchange students hosted in USA and other countries)
•Started by the American Field Service ambulance drivers after WWII as a way to promote peace and understanding
•Volunteer driven organization
Why choose AFS?•AFS is a non-profit international organization, with a 60+ year history.
•Unrivaled student support—AFS adult volunteers live in the same communities as our students.
•We offer programs in over 40 countries.
•AFS works toward a more just and peaceful world, through youth exchange.
Programs
• Community service —go abroad for a summer, semester, or a year, and live with a host family.
• University study abroad —spend a semester or year in Panama, attend university, and live with a host family.
• 5th year of high school — attend high school abroad for a semester or a year, and live with a host family.
Country choices
Africa Egypt (NSLI)
Ghana
Asia/Pacific
Australia
Malaysia
Thailand
Europe
Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
Germany
Hungary
Latin America
Brazil
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Honduras
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Iceland
Norway
Portugal
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
These programs and more!
• Australia—volunteer in environmental and conservation projects (semester) fall departure
• Brazil—attend high school (year, semester) fall or spring departure
• Panama—attend university, high academic responsibility is required. (year, semester) fall or spring departure
• Paraguay—work with orphaned children, share your IT skills with teens. (year, semester) fall or spring departure
• Thailand—teach English, assist Thai teachers in a rural school. (semester) spring departure
Learn more!
(202) 669-5281
• www.afsusa.org (application available online)
• afsblog.org (read about students currently abroad)
• Join our active online communities!
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‘AFS opened my eyes to the world’