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Welcome to the AFS Family!
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I am the FLEX Specialist for AFS-USA and will be the main point of contact for all things FLEX-related at AFS. In case of need, you can write to me at aedelman@afsusa.org. I was a participant on an AFS exchange program from Thailand to Barrington, Rhode Island, USA in 2005. I am delighted to support all of you during your exchange year. Whether it’s sharing traditions, exploring traditional recipes, or simply swapping stories of local customs, living with a host family in a host community on the “other side of the world” can be an enriching learning experience! I wish you an amazing year that you will remember for a lifetime!
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Please join us in our mandatory virtual welcome orientation! In this meeting, you will meet your FLEX AFS staff, learn about program expectations and guidelines, and meet your fellow FLEX participants.
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, September 17, 2026
8 pm Eastern Time; 7 pm Central Time; 6 pm Mountain Time; 5 pm Pacific Time; 4 pm Alaska Time
This orientation is for students, though host families and volunteers are welcome to attend.
Click here for more details and register for the Zoom link.
See you on 9/17! Please let Apple know if you can’t attend this required meeting.
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All FLEX Students hosted by AFS-USA need to join the FLEX WhatsApp group chat to receive important program updates, required monthly student surveys, and reminders from AFS-USA staff throughout the year.
Please note that this WhatsApp Chat is for FLEX Students only – if you are a host parent or volunteer, please contact AFS staff via email or call if you have any questions or concerns throughout the program year. For any support-related concerns, please reach out to your local AFS coordinators for assistance.
⬇️ Scan to join here!⬇️
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September Survey 📝
FLEX students are required to complete a monthly reflection survey. The survey aims to check in to see how the month has been going and share any highlights with AFS.
First Survey will be sent on 9/20/26 via WhatsApp group
Due date: September 30, 2026
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Aug + Sep Stipend Check 💸
August $200 + Sep $200 = $400 stipend check Mailed out in August!
Didn’t receive the stipend? Please contact Apple.
Read about how to spend the stipends, along with budgeting tips here.
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This website is a source for frequently asked questions on a variety of FLEX topics, such as stipends, AFS rules and policies, enhancement activities, upcoming events, resources, photos, and much more!
For example, here you will discover that FLEX students are not permitted to be a passenger on (nor operate) recreational vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), off-road vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, or similar motorized recreational vehicles.
Please bookmark this website for future reference.
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AFS-USA is always excited to hear about FLEX Program stories and experiences and want to highlight them on their website and social media throughout the year.
Click here to learn more about how you can share your stories and photos to be featured on AFS & FLEX social media!
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Wishing a very happy birthday to Elmira, Amirbek, and Nadja! May all your wishes come true!
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Copyright © 2026, AFS-USA, Inc. All rights reserved.
AFS-USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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