Easy ways to accommodate your gluten-free exchange student
While food culture and eating habits are different around the world, people everywhere love to enjoy a good meal. When…
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What I learned from volunteering with refugees
Former AFS Study Abroad Specialist Hillary Weinberger shares her experience on her adventures with AFS students in Hungary. I’ve always…
These 11 things will make you dream of Spain
At some point, we’ve all had our imaginations stirred by Spanish culture. From the intricate patterns of brightly-colored mosaics to…
What It’s Like to Host an Exchange Student from the Middle East
For James and Karen Graham, hosting an international exchange student with AFS has been a way to explore new cultures…
The Volunteers: Americans Join World War I, 1914-1919 Curriculum
April 25, 2016 – AFS is proud to announce the launch of The Volunteers: Americans Join World War I, 1914-1919, a…
When life abroad becomes your new “normal”
The following is an excerpt from the student blog, Travels through Turkey. Its author, Kathryn, is a recipient of the Kennedy-Luger Youth…
In Japan, fashion offers an opportunity for self-expression
The fashion scene in Japan is vibrant and unique. This makes for a dynamic blend of styles, especially in the…
6 ways to get your hands dirty volunteering in Costa Rica
It’s easy to see why everyone’s interested in sustainable agriculture these days. By adopting new farming practices that focus on…
5 of Argentina’s Coolest Cultural Exports
Certain things are so good they need to be shared with the world. Sometimes they spread like wildfire. Other times,…
Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Value of Service Learning
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is known to many as one of the most influential leaders of the 1960s Civil Rights…
5 ways Chile satisfies the soul
With its characteristically warm people, complex and beautiful landscapes, savory cuisine, and rich cultural traditions, Chile can make you feel…
5 ways to be a fundraising superstar
If you need extra funds to study abroad, but have doubts about your ability to personally fundraise, KEEP READING. We’re…
My Paraguayan Prom
On November 30th, my Paraguayan classmates and I had our Prom/Graduation Ceremony! It’s really the polar opposite of Prom in…