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Study abroad with AFS-USA in 2024!

Build intercultural connections and become a global citizen.

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When you study abroad with AFS, you’ll do far more than travel to a new country – our high-school immersion programs create authentic intercultural experiences that build meaningful connections with a host family, local community, and school. You will learn about the world in ways that cannot be found in a guidebook!

Immersing yourself into a country is the best way to learn about its culture. – Gaige, U.S. to India

AFS offers programs that range from two weeks to a full academic year -- each one is designed to foster your global competence and provide essential life-long skills to set you up for a successful future. AFS is committed to making studying abroad accessible for all, and thanks to robust scholarships, we are able to meet the demonstrated financial need of our accepted applicants.

As an AFSer, you will be a student ambassador and represent the diversity of our country. AFS global citizens make up a worldwide community dedicated to building intercultural relationships through the exchange of knowledge, compassion, and respect.

Being an AFSer was undoubtedly the most influential, character-building human connection in my young life. – Susan, U.S. to Switzerland

Still have questions about studying abroad? Learn more at afsusa.org/study-abroad and get started on your journey with AFS! You can also email us at studyabroad@afsusa.org. We look forward to hearing from you!


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