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afsusa 1-800-AFS-INFO

www.afsusa.org 1-800-AFS-INFO. My name is ******. Background with AFS Studied abroad or hosted students from *****. Study Abroad changed my life. Through this experience I gained: Independence Language Connections Direction Appreciation. The History and Mission of AFS.

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afsusa 1-800-AFS-INFO

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  1. www.afsusa.org1-800-AFS-INFO

  2. My name is ****** • Background with AFS • Studied abroad or hosted students from *****

  3. Study Abroad changed my life. • Through this experience I gained: • Independence • Language • Connections • Direction • Appreciation

  4. The History and Mission of AFS AFS Mission Statement: AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools and communities through a global volunteer partnership.

  5. What’s for breakfast?

  6. Argentina

  7. Japan

  8. Italy

  9. Malaysia

  10. New Zealand

  11. Ghana

  12. India

  13. What is culture?

  14. The Iceberg Concept Greetings Clothing Food Language • Concept of time Family relationships • Concepts of justice and truth • Concept of self Need for rules • Importance of education • Roles and status by age, gender, class, occupation

  15. AFS offers . . . • 60+ years of history and is the largest exchange organization • The widest selection of programs • A supportive network of volunteers to help you in the US, and while you are abroad • Orientations throughout process

  16. Why become an AFSer? • Learn about culture, first-hand! • Gain a new perspective • Stand out on college applications • Learn a new language • You will have the adventure of a lifetime! • You will make friends from around the world

  17. AFS Today AFS offers more than 120 year, semester and summer programs to more than 40 countries to high school students.

  18. Study Abroad with AFS Europe Austria Belgium Czech Rep. Denmark Finland France Asia/Pacific China India Japan Thailand Latin America Argentina Brazil Chile Costa Rica Ecuador Honduras Panama Paraguay Peru Africa Ghana South Africa Europe Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Netherlands Norway Portugal Russia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey

  19. The right program for you • YEAR • Complete immersion • About 10 months • Become fluent • SEMESTER • Works for busy students • About 6 months • Learn a language SUMMER • 4-8 weeks • Options: Homestay, language study, community service GAP Programs • Year, semester and summer • For high school grads • Academic or community service programs

  20. AFS Requirements Age 15-18 for high school programs, 18 and older for Gap-year programs GPA 2.8 • LanguageVery few programs have requirements • Good healthphysically, mentally and emotionally to ensure the safety of participants, and a positive experience • Open to new experiences and ready for new challenges

  21. Host with AFS • Bring culture to your doorstep, without having to travel • Support another student and share your culture as they adjust to living living in the US • You don’t need to host in order to study abroad – but you CAN do both! • Make a lifelong friend to visit abroad in the future

  22. Host with AFS • Open your home and your heart - help bring peace to the world! • Hostfamilies provide a bed (not necessarily a private bedroom), meals, and a place in their family. • Apply at www.afsusa.org/host or check out the “Hosting with AFS-USA” Facebook page.

  23. What next? • Visit www.afsusa.org • Check out www.AFSblog.org • Sign up for an Online Info Session • Join ‘Ask an AFSer’ on Facebook • Talk to your parents • Just apply!

  24. Connecting lives, sharing culture

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