Would you like to host a Japanese high school student?

Many of you have heard of AFS, a global, volunteer-based organization dedicated to celebrating and sharing the cultures of over 54 countries across the globe. For nearly 60 years, AFS has provided intercultural learning opportunities, and over 300,000 people have participated in AFS programs around the world.

AFS USA (http://www.blogger.com/www.afs.org/usa) has a very close relationship with AFS Japan (www.afs.jp). For many decades the two groups have been working together, providing opportunities for young people from both countries to learn more about the other's culture, history and language through exchanges and hosting programs.

This summer, AFS will be welcoming outstanding high school students from Japan eager to learn more about American culture and way of life as well as share their Japanese language, history, and culture with their family and local community. The students will spend the academic year at an American high school.

When you welcome an AFS student into your home, you are becoming part of a very special worldwide community. To find out more about hosting a Japanese student, call: 1-800-AFS-INFO or visit www.afs.org/usa.

AFS also offers fantastic programs for U.S. high school students to study in Japan and experience Japanese culture while attending a local school, living with a volunteer family and becoming part of their local community.