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AFS Intercultural Programs

South Africa

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AFS scholars, AFS Student

Gaining a new perspective from studying abroad with AFS

This letter is written by Sumanth Bramdutt, an AFS South Africa alum who studied abroad in Thailand on a school-year…

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AFS Volunteer, Global Citizenship

Empowering more people to be active global citizens

by Daniel Obst, President & CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs Last month, I had the opportunity to meet with Ambassador…

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AFS Janus, Changemaking, History, Intercultural Learning, Publications

AFS and Africa: Engaging with Youth on the Fastest-Growing Continent

As AFS prepares for the 50th anniversary of its activities in Ghana, we find ourselves reflecting on our longstanding ties…

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AFS Host Family, AFS scholars, AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Three months of a whirlwind experience in Brazil

This post was written by Ayron Paige Gallop, an AFS student from South Africa on exchange in Brazil. Ayron is…

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AFS Host Family, AFS scholars, AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Experiencing ubuntu in China

This post was written by Mohau Mofokeng, an AFS student from South Africa on exchange in China. Mohau is one…

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AFS scholars, AFS Student, AFS Volunteer, Changemaking, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

Small efforts can make big changes

This post was written by Ambani Makuya, an AFS student from South Africa on exchange in the Philippines. Ambani is…

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AFS scholars, AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Exchange is a chance for me to be myself

This post was written by Ayron Paige Gallop, an AFS student from South Africa on exchange in Brazil. Ayron is…

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Excited to embark on a new adventure with AFS

This post was written by Mohau Mofokeng, an AFS student from South Africa on exchange in China. Mohau is one of the…

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AFS scholars, AFS Student, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

First impressions from my study abroad experience: awesome and weird in so many peculiar ways

This post was written by Ambani Makuya, an AFS student from South Africa on exchange in the Philippines. Ambani is one…

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