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Enrich your family's daily life simply by sharing it with a young person from another culture. |
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| Here's what some former host families had to say about their AFS experience: |
| "We realize people are the same from anywhere in the world. We all have the same needs, to be loved and accepted and to have an environment where we can learn and grow." --U.S. family hosting an Argentinian student |
| "We experienced a deep and emotional relationship with Marcos and an understanding of his culture and his experience of adapting to a new culture. We learned a lot about his country and realized we are not that different." --U.S. host family of an Chilean Student |
| Perhaps you know a young person who is considering a study abroad program. AFS offers both high school and gap-year opportunities, with more than 140 different year, semester and summer programs in over 40 countries. |
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Exchange student returns to Tiffin, Ohio 40 years after graduation
When Villay Chaleunrath returned to Tiffin 20 years ago for his 20th class reunion, he intended to make a surprise visit to see David Noss. But Noss was gone, helping his son, Rick, move to Columbus. "It didn't work," Noss said.No surprises this time around. This year, Chaleunrath, who stayed in the Noss home as an exchange student from Laos 40 years ago, told Noss he was coming. Chaleunrath and Chanhmaly, his wife of about 10 years, arrived in Tiffin around 8 p.m. Friday in advance of Chaleunrath’s 40th class reunion Saturday evening. Read more. |
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Biographies of AFS International Students |
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We're including these bios so you can envision what it would be like to share your day-to-day life with a new family member. AFS accepts host families year round. If you and your famiy are interested in welcoming an AFS Exchange Student, please fill out the Hosting Interest Form. We'll then connect you with a local volunteer to discuss students in your area. |
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Karim from Egypt |
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Karim plays soccer with his friends and helps with maintenence work at his school. His favorite subject in school is English and his goal for the future is to become a pharmacist. Karim is friendly, sensible, and helpful. He is a reliable and independent person who faces difficult situations with confidence and temperance. At school, he is well-behaved and helpful. Karim lives with his parents and two younger brothers. He has a loving and respectful relationship with his family, and serves as a good role model for his brothers. |
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Nur from Chile |
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Nur really likes to dance. She practiced ballet and modern dance when she was younger, but now she is learning flamenco. She also likes to read, paint and listen to all kinds of music. Her favorite subjects in school are geography and philosophy. Nur is outgoing, cheerful, creative and smart. She has a fair amount of independence, and she is eager to experience new settings and meet new people. In school, she is well-motivated and goal-oriented. Nur lives with her parents and younger sister. |
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Make a Difference in Your Community |
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There are many opportunities to become an integral part of an AFS student's life, even if your family is not currently able to host. Here are three great ways to start building bridges of cultural understanding in your community:
- Student/Family Liason- Serve as a community contact for a student and host family to pave the way for a positive AFS experience.
- 'Aunt and Uncle Family'- Enrich a student's experience by taking them out on weekend excursions, day-trips, activities, etc.
- Volunteer- Help make AFS students feel comfortable in the US. Register as a volunteer and your local AFS community will thank you. Learn more.
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