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Why choose AFS-USA?

With a global network covering more than 40 countries and over 75 years of high school exchange experience, AFS-USA is devoutly committed to providing high school students with an authentic international immersion experience. When students go abroad with AFS, they are offered the unique opportunity of experiencing immersion in another culture, practicing second languages with native speakers, adap...

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AFS-USA Reviews

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Overall Rating

8.88

Total Reviews

51

An unforgettable experience

by: Aislinn McManus - United StatesProgram: AFS Intercultural Programs: Spain Summer Language Study
9

With AFS I was able to properly navigate my time in a foreign country and have an unforgettable experience. I would do it again in a heartbeat. It is something that I will remember for the rest of my life!

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AFS-USA responded to this reviewOctober 3, 2023

We're so glad you had an incredible time, Aislinn! Thank you!

A year of growth!

by: Alexis Fischer - United StatesProgram: AFS Intercultural Programs: High School Abroad in Germany
6

My time in Germany presented many challenges, from switching host families three times to learning to be more independent, but every one of those challenges allowed me to grow as an individual! With the support of AFS USA and AFS Germany, my family back home, and the wonderful people in Germany, I was able to overcome these challenges and have the time of my life.

My exchange experience so far

by: Valentina Pérez - ChileProgram: AFS Intercultural Programs: High School Abroad in Chile
8

Hi! I’m Valentina, and i’m 17 years old. I’m from Chile, and i’m doing an exchange semester in Connecticut, USA. I’ve had so much fun this last months. People are very nice to me everywhere. I already have friends and i love my host family

Here we are in the first AFS orientation in person with another AFS students. I had a great time that dayIn Lake Compounce with AFS friends. I just had won a stuffed animalIn Hartford theater. With an AFS volunteer and friend. We went to see mean girls, the broadway play.

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Interviews

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Julie Ball

Interviewed in 2018

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

What inspired you to join the team at AFS-USA?

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Justin DeAndrade

Interviewed in 2018

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

You were a participant of an AFS program in Honduras. How did this experience influence you to get to where you are today?

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Selina Ranade

Participated in 2022

Alumni

I have a lot of family who live abroad, specifically one who goes to uni in Amsterdam. After being confined to my home for two years due to Covid-19 my family decided to visit my cousin in Amsterdam.

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Recognitions

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Innovation in Diversity 2023 Finalist