Each year, AFS sends in between 50-60 Chicago area students abroad to experience living in another culture. National and local scholarship awards are available.
Here's what last year's recipients have to say about their AFS experience.
Andy says "going abroad helped my tennis game immensely. Thank you AFS!"
Coda says "Woof! Woof!" and wags her tail
Country Deadlines
Applications for summer and fall 2008 programs are still open.
Winter 2008 Departures
October 12: Belgium-Flemish 18+ Semester
October 12: Austria Semester
November 1: Brazil Semester
November 1: Costa Rica Year, Semester & 18+ Semester
November 1: Ghana Semester & 18+ Semester
November 1: Portugal Semester
November 1: Russia Semster
November 1: Thailand 18+ Semester
For 60 years, AFS Intercultural Programs has been leading international high school student exchange. AFS was founded by volunteer American Field Service ambulance drivers from World Wars I and II who believed — as AFS believes today — that the way to build a more just and peaceful world begins when people from different countries meet, learn about each other, and begin to understand each other. AFS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and is largely a volunteer-driven organization, with more than 5,500 U.S. volunteers and 30,000 worldwide.
Each year, AFS sends in between 50-60 Chicago area students abroad to experience living in another culture. National and local scholarship awards are 
