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ship and belonging start your adventure now about covid 19 updates what you ll learn why afs destinations diversity inclusion for parents faqs what is the afs high school study abroad programme would you like to explore a new culture while you make new friends afs is here to help you achieve your dreams in this programme you will travel to a new country study at a high school and live with a global family you can choose the amount of time you would like to experience the exchange an academic year semester trimester intensive and very short programmes respectively this is a unique adventure where you are going to discover a new culture learn a new language become an active global citizen and be part of a global community forever you can choose between 50 different destinations who can participate in the programme it is designed for young people from 14 to 18 years if you are a curious adventurer and want to create change in the world this is the programme for you create yourself become the person you always wanted to be experience the world and develop your superpowers build your self confidence flexibility and critical thinking develop your understanding knowledge and practical skills to become a global citizen create culture going abroad on an afs program is an immersive experience that will help you develop skills and knowledge that are essential to stand out in an increasingly connected world create connection the connections you will create during your time abroad will impact your life forever make new friends and live with a global family afsers become lifelong members of the afs global community create change become a global citizen and change maker have a clear sense of your personal impact and how you can affect your community measure the impact of your actions think globally become an active global citizen studying abroad during covid 19 the covid 19 pandemic is calling for an agile response to changed realities afs is well prepared to run study abroad programs with a robust risk management and support system in place and we are fortunate to have already laid the groundwork for transformative change well before covid 19 afs programs will run in countries where health and safety conditions allow and student visas are possible find out more what will i learn from the study abroad programme the educational content of afs programmes is created by afs experts in intercultural learning and is based on more than 70 years of experience running exchange programmes in more than 60 countries afs developed a student learning journey slj that covers the exchange experience before during and after the programme it is designed to help students gain global skills practice social impact and develop 21st century competences we call them afs superpowers find out more global skills afs support students with structural and facilitated intercultural learning journeys that lead to global competence find out more practice social impact thanks to the partnership between afs and the university of pennsylvania s penn center for social impact strategy csis students will train and measure their social impact they will acquire design thinking mindsets and tools for social innovation problem solving and have the opportunity to create their own project find out more develop 21st century competencies afs superpowers afs guides students to articulate the intense transformation and personal growth they experience during their exchange programme and help them develop adaptability critical thinking self awareness empathy communication skills valuing differences open mindedness global awareness and change making find out more new language there s no better way to master a language than being fully immersed in a native environment speaking that language every da y afs will help facilitate the certification of the new language skills so every student can add it to the cv and use it for applying to university and or beginning a professional career find out more studying abroad can be challenging we re here for you afs is renowned for its unparalleled support and guidance before during and after the exchange afs volunteers and staff are committed and trained to support students and their families throughout the entire afs experience afs has consistent guidelines and standards that apply to all afs organizations afs provides a unique to afs online learning platform to connect with peers worldwide and become part of a global community where they begin learning together preparing and sharing their feelings about going abroad before travelling on their programme afs high school study abroad programmes are the only ones that give you the tools to make the most of your exchange programme with training and support specially developed to be with you all along the way it s not a year in your life it s a life in a year afs offers features unmatched by other programmes with an entire portfolio of high quality preparation orientations staff and volunteer support learning programmes credentials and social impact opportunities afs exchange student where do you want to go germany italy austria japan turkiye panama browse more destinations afs is an inclusive organization everybody is welcome afs embraces diversity at all levels of the organization from our programme participants to our trained volunteers to our skilled staff members we are dedicated to ensuring that the afs family represents the full spectrum of diversity in the world we work to provide life changing international and intercultural learning experiences that include individuals from all backgrounds including persons with disabilities and those representing all races nationalities religions genders dietary lifestyle and more we believe that actively appreciating diversity brings people together and we know that fostering inclusion is essential to fulfilling our mission of creating a more just and peaceful world ask your local organization for scholarship options information for parents afs is a leading study abroad programme for secondary school students supported and facilitated by trained staff and volunteers since 1947 afs has prepared young people to gain the practical skills and knowledge valued by universities and employers and needed to succeed in a global world reasons to do an afs programme faqs for students afs provides amazing experiences that will change your life forever what makes afs different from other international programs afs students are not tourists most students live with a host family who along with afs volunteers and staff will help your transition to your new school and become an active member of your community depending on the program some students stay in other types of living arrangements but all are supported by trained afs volunteers and staff committed to making your experience meaningful and enjoyable as a member of a friendly community through the afs support network you will become an active member of the host community whether you go to a local school volunteer or attend a program focused on a specific interest like the environment or technology why should i study abroad living learning and making friends in another country helps you connect with a world larger than your own studying abroad builds confidence and helps you become more comfortable in new and cross cultural settings in your home community or across the world learning how to become a global citizen will help you understand define and take your place in the world exchange programs provide practical skills and understanding you need to communicate collaborate and make friends with people from different cultures and backgrounds learning another language or strengthening your language skills allows you to see the world through the eyes of others and experience a new culture in a much more personal way staying with a host family will help you appreciate perspectives of other people as well as their cultures values and traditions joining a global community like afs helps you embrace differences and realize that our world is stronger and more interesting because of them you ll build your academic portfolio and cv resume and stand out from the crowd when you apply to university new opportunities that can help you discover your path in life will be opened to you why should i choose afs afs offers carefully designed international adventures that are fun challenging and and will change your life forever afs has an excellent reputation for providing high quality safe and satisfying international programs for more than 70 years afs programs are valuable academically they are based on our 21st century focused afs student educational goals and are supported by our unique afs student learning journey curriculum so that you can develop and prepare for your future school life and beyond afs students are not tourists most students live with a host family who along with afs volunteers and staff will help your transition to your new school and become an active member of your community depending on the program some students stay in other types of living arrangements but all are supported by trained afs volunteers and staff committed to making your experience meaningful and enjoyable as a member of a friendly community through the afs support network you will become an active member of the host community whether you go to a local school volunteer or attend a program focused on a specific interest like the environment or technology afsers make lifelong friends and stay in touch with their host families and other afsers long after their exchange become an afser and you will join a connected global community of people committed to promoting and fostering intercultural understanding you have the opportunity to become an afs volunteer and help other students and families on an afs experience afs offers a wide variety of programs in almost 100 locations high school semester trimester or year long summer winter cultural learning adventures a few weeks up to three months specialized study programs a few weeks up to months language learning programs a few weeks up to months volunteer abroad opportunities varying durations gap year opportunities your afs experience will help you mature and develop skills that you will use throughout your lifetime explore and discover a new culture learn to live and enjoy life outside your comfort zones get accustomed to making more decisions on your own enjoy amazing adventures with new friends from around the world try out new sports and unfamiliar activities share everyday life and cultural traditions with your host family and classroom what will i learn on this program on an afs program every student does more than just travel they go on a learning journey our students experience study abroad learn global skills practice social impact and return home to become active global citizens with the essential global skills they need to live learn work and volunteer to contribute to society and change the world before during and after their program every afser benefits from an educational curriculum based on a proven educational methodology that we have developed over 75 years of intercultural learning and recently updated in collaboration with the university of pennsylvania s center for social impact strategy csis at the end of their learning journey every student leaves with the afs superpowers that they need to make the world a better place through active global citizenship adaptability critical thinking self awareness empathy communication valuing differences open mindedness global awareness and change making find out more what special skills can i gain by participating in an afs program during an afs program you will develop global skills learn a new language build 21st century competencies and practice social impact you will acquire a design thinking mindset and tools for social innovation problem solving and have the opportunity to create your own project afsers become more self confident and flexible as you learn how to turn challenging situations into valuable opportunities for personal growth discover new ways to view and solve problems practice new life skills in cross cultural settings learn to respect and value differences enjoy exciting experiences that help young global citizens shape and define their place in increasingly diverse and internationalized schools communities and workplaces practice being a leader and collaborating across differences become part of the growing lifelong afs community of over half a million global citizens where will i live most afs students live with a host family our families are carefully chosen screened and prepared to welcome an afs student into their home you ll be treated like one of the family and welcomed to join in family routines meals activities and traditions although much less common some students live in dormitories with weekend homestays to experience everyday life in a new community for a very few short term programs students may even live in camp like settings if appropriate once your application is accepted afs volunteers and staff in the host country will look for a community and family that are right for you we encourage you to be as open and flexible as possible when it comes to placement all living facilities and situations are inspected and closely monitored by afs throughout the exchange experience will i fit in with young people in another country students are often concerned about fitting in especially when they don t speak the language facing challenges is an important part of the experience but most afs students adjust make friends and have fun in the process and the trained afs volunteers and staff will help you every step of the way one way to learn more about studying abroad and what s it s like to make friends in other countries is to visit afs facebook page meet other afsers from our country or go to our international afs facebook page to connect with afs students from all over the world does my afs experience end when i come home afsers make lifelong friends and stay in touch with their host families and other afsers long after their exchange become an afser and you will join a connected global community of people committed to promoting and fostering intercultural understanding you have the opportunity to become an afs volunteer and help other students and families on an afs experience your afs experience will help you mature and develop skills that you will use throughout your lifetime explore and discover a new culture learn to live and enjoy life outside your comfort zones get accustomed to making more decisions on your own enjoy amazing adventures with new friends from around the world try out new sports and unfamiliar activities share everyday life and cultural traditions with your host family and classroom teens who take part in afs programmes today are leaders who go on to 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