Adventurer

AFS Global You™ Adventurer

A 5-week interactive virtual exchange program, open to teens (aged 14-17) anywhere in the world, to develop key 21st-century global skills and build bridges across cultures.

This is a one-of-a-kind virtual program where you will enhance your intercultural communication skills and become part of a truly global community. In addition to having fun, you’ll learn from AFS intercultural learning experts based on more than 70 years of experience running exchange programs and other education programs in more than 60 countries.

Take a look at the program trailer.

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In this online program, you will explore:

How you can stand for issues you really care about and help make the world a better place
How to be part of a global community of people passionate about making a difference
What makes differences between cultures important and beautiful
Why we all need to build our empathy muscles
How to avoid jumping to conclusions
What to do about inequalities you encounter around you

and more!

At the end, you’ll receive the Global Competence Certificate issued by AFS acknowledging your new global skills.

Who can participate in AFS Global You™ programs?

This program is truly global! It is designed for teens just like you, from 14 to 17 years old, who are looking to embark on a new experience, with new people from around the world.

If you…

are curious,
would like to create positive change in the world,
love meeting people from cultures totally different from your own, and
want to make connections with global peers in a meaningful way

Then this program is for you.

Why should I be part of it?

Get first-hand access to an innovative experience that will start or continue your journey in global skill-building.

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Learn to see the world through different eyes without leaving your home.

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Create true connections with friends from places you’ve never visited before.

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Open your mind to new ideas, experiences and skills.

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Join a global community of AFS Global Citizens.

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Earn your own AFS Global Competence Certificate to add to your resume, university and job applications.

Check out our participants' experiences

How long is the program?

The program includes 20 different go-at-your-own-speed modules, which take around 16 hours to complete over 5 weeks. You will also attend 4 online facilitated dialogue sessions where you will connect with the global peers in your cohort, as well as an AFS Qualified Facilitator, to reflect on the content, exchange ideas, and participate in group discussion as you build your global competence skills.

Global You programs are flexible and designed to fit around busy schedules. You can expect to spend approximately 2-3 hours per week in the program. Once you are enrolled, we’ll survey you on your availability so that we can ensure we schedule the most optimal timeframes for you and your global peers.

What are the program dates?

Global You Adventurer will run:

*April 20 – May 25, 2021
*May 4 – June 8, 2021
*May 18 – June 22, 2021
*June 1 – July 6, 2021
*June 15 – July 20, 2021
June 29 – August 3, 2021
**July 6 – August 10, 2021 (en español)
July 20 – August 24, 2021
August 3 – September 7, 2021
August 17 – September 21, 2021
September 7 – October 12, 2021
September 21 – October 26, 2021
October 5 – November 9, 2021
October 19 – November 23, 2021
November 2 – December 7, 2021
November 16 – December 21, 2021
November 30 – January 4, 2021 (holiday break included)
December 14, 2021 – January 18, 2022 (holiday break included)
**December 28, 2021 – February 1, 2022 (en español)
January 4 – February 8, 2022
**January 11 – February 15, 2022 (en español)
More dates in 2022 will become available soon

*The cohorts beginning April 20 through June 15, 2021 are part of an exciting Stevens Initiative study on student learning in virtual exchanges. Participation in the study is optional. Should you opt not to be part of the study, we recommend joining dates from June 29 and later.

**The cohorts beginning July 6, December 28, 2021 and January 11, 2022 are offered in Spanish.

What do I need to participate in this program?

Do I need to understand or speak English?

Most cohorts are run in English* (with videos subtitled in English and Spanish), and with live sessions facilitated in English. We recommend that you know enough English to be able to:

Read the written content
Comment in the forums
Understand the live sessions

Are you shy about speaking in English? Don’t worry about that!

People from all over the world are taking this course, so most of the students have different levels of English. Everyone is welcome! This is also an opportunity for you to practice and grow your language skills.

*Programa en español – del 6 de julio al 10 de agosto / Spanish cohort available beginning July 6, 2021.

Todas las sesiones de Zoom “en vivo” se llevarán a cabo en español. Los módulos de video son en inglés con subtítulos en español.

Do I get a certificate?

What is the tuition fee for this program?

Participation in the AFS Global You Adventurer program requires a one-time tuition payment of USD$315.

Tuition includes:

Membership in a customized global group with up to 25 other peers from around the world
16 hours of fun and learning featuring AFS’s award-winning and research-backed Global Competence Certificate
20 interactive online modules (with video instructions subtitled in English and Spanish)
A closed online forum for connecting and sharing with global peers
Interactive quizzes and assignments to help you reflect and learn
4 live online facilitated dialogue sessions run by specially-trained AFS Qualified Facilitators
Your own AFS Global Competence Certificate upon program completion
Access to the AFS Global Network of alumni and volunteers, active in over 60+ countries worldwide

Are there any scholarships for this program?

Yes! Thanks to our generous donors, we have select full and partial scholarships available for the AFS Global You Adventurer program. To apply, you will need to share how your community could be improved by embracing the power of diversity. If selected for the partial scholarship, you will receive a US$200 scholarship discount from the AFS Global You Adventurer tuition. To enroll and take advantage of the scholarship, you must pay a tuition contribution of US$115. If selected for the full scholarship, you will receive a 100% discount from the Global You Adventurer Tuition.

Please note: Partial scholarship funds are not guaranteed. Scholarship award amounts are based on the funds available at the time of application.

Find out more about the partial scholarship here

Find out more about the full scholarship here

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Scholarships

Full Scholarships

Thanks to our generous donors, we are able to offer select full scholarships (worth USD $315 each) for our 100% virtual AFS Global You Adventurer program.

To apply, share how your community could be improved by embracing the power of diversity. If selected, you will receive a US$315 scholarship to participate in the AFS Global You Adventurer program.

Apply here for the full scholarship

Partial Scholarships

We are also able to offer select partial scholarships (worth USD $200 each) for our 100% virtual AFS Global You Adventurer program.

To apply, share how your community could be improved by embracing the power of diversity. If selected, you will receive a US$200 scholarship discount from the AFS Global You Adventurer tuition. To enroll and take advantage of the scholarship, you must pay a tuition contribution of US$115.

Apply here for the partial scholarship

Information for Parents

Help your teen have a fun and productive time. Trust AFS to help them build lifelong ties in an international community while developing key 21st century skills. They’ll also receive an award-winning AFS Global Competence Certificate to help them stand apart, prepare them for their future studies and work, and become a member of the AFS global network. Plus, your child will be eligible for a discount on future study abroad with AFS.

Research-based experiential programming

Content for the Global You programs was created by AFS experts in intercultural learning and is based on more than 70 years of experience running educationally-proven exchange programs in more than 60 countries.

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Being at home doesn’t stop you from exploring the world. Save your spot now. Participating in AFS Global You program requires a one time only payment of USD$315. Submit your information and once accepted, we’ll send you a link to make program payment and finalize your enrollment.