Choosing the Right Exchange Programme: The AFS Difference
When it comes to exploring the world, choosing the right student exchange programme means looking for a balance of adventure,…
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Gallipoli Youth Award Winners 2026: Walking in the Footsteps of Ancestors
“I don’t have any words in the dictionary that could describe that moment.” Lexie is referring to a moment…
After AFS: Opportunities Beyond the Exchange
An AFS exchange doesn’t end after returning home. AFS returnees often continue to travel, take up leadership opportunities, and tap…
Returnee Rachel’s Exchange Reflections: Resilience
Written by Rachel Lilburn: I didn’t want to go on an AFS exchange to figure out my identity in the…
Global Hearts, Local Leaders: The AFS Volunteer Leadership Summit
For AFS volunteer Lisa, a recent trip to Spain offered a scenic view of Málaga, and more importantly it provided…
What an Unfinished Checklist Taught Me on Exchange in Japan
Coming to the end of her exchange in Japan, Layla, recipient of the AFS Whakamanaia Scholarship, learned that a successful…
Beyond the Brochure: A Scrapbook of the AFS Team’s Exchange Experiences
As it turns out, all of our current AFS staff, and most board members, are either AFS exchange returnees or…
How Going Abroad Can Uplift Your Career: The Lasting Benefits of an AFS Student Exchange
Going on a student exchange is an adventure into cultural immersion, learning a language, fostering unique friendships, boosting confidence and…
Abroad in Poland: Where Jandals Don’t Cut It
Luke, recipient of an AFS scholarship, reflects on his time abroad in Poland so far: Introduction: The Start of My Exchange…