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3 Unique Skills You Develop When Studying Abroad

From knowledge of different cultures, to problem-solving skills and adaptability, here are the top 3 unique skills you develop when…

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Hosting Brings Us Closer as a Family

We have hosted a total of 4 students from around the world (Josephine from Germany, Kenta from Japan, Tonery from…

Education, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

Supporting interfaith dialogue: The AFS experience

The history of the world is rife with horrible wars, brutality and cruelty waged on one people by another as…

Education, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

AFS builds sustainable partnerships with schools

Teachers and educators have long been an integral part of AFS’s secondary school intercultural exchange programs and we have always…

Education, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

Global citizenship in action: Accomplishing Sustainable Development Goals

In September 2015, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) to…