Pre-Departure Orientation...May 19, 2012

The Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for Summer/Fall programs is scheduled for May 19, 2012.

This full day orientation is mandatory for participants and at least one parent. The PDO has two primary purposes:

First, to provide participants with the information they need to help ensure a successful, safe, and rewarding AFS experience.

Second, to help participants prepare themselves to navigate the experience of moving “across cultures".

Details will be sent via email closer to the orientation date, but be sure to "Save the Date"!

Exciting Summer Programs

AFS-USA offers many summer programs: homestay, language and community service programs. Check out the website below for details. The deadline for summer programs is April 16, 2012.

http://www.afsusa.org/study-abroad/top-summer-programs//

Deadline extensions for 2012 Summer/Fall Departures

The following Summer/Fall program deadlines have been extended:

Year programs to:

• Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Honduras, Iceland, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden and Turkey...March 27, 2012
• China, Egypt, Finland, Ghana, Italy, Portugal and Thailand...April 10, 2012
• Austria, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Peru and Switzerland...April 25, 2012
• Panama and Paraguay...May 10, 2012

Semester programs to:

• Czech Republic, France and Honduras...March 27, 2012
• China, Costa Rica, Finland, Japan and Thailand...April 10, 2012
• Austria, Chile, Germany and Hungary...April 25, 2012
• Panama and Paraguay...May 10, 2012