While in the U.S.

Getting Support

• AFS-USA Support Structure
• AFS-USA Chain of Communication
• AFS-USA Orientations
• Host Family Changes
• Emergency Situations & Important Contact Information

Your Host Family

• What to expect from an AFS Host Family
• Tips for Living with a Host Family
• Communication With Your Host Family
• Health & Wellness Considerations on Program

Travel While in the U.S.

• Maintaining Visa/Legal Status in the U.S.
• Participant Travel While in the U.S.
• Important Considerations for Travel Outside the U.S.
• Additional Visa Considerations

Adjusting

• Understanding Cultural Adjustment
• Adjusting to School in the U.S.
• Making Friends in the U.S
• Understanding and Handling Bullying and Intolerance
• Staying in Touch with Friends and Family Back Home

Student Life

• Share Your Exchange Year Photos and Videos!
• Contests and Opportunities
• Global Learning Week: Celebrating International Education
• Refer a Host Family