Sample AFS essays
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AFS in a nutshell
AFS Intercultural Programs coordinates exchanges worldwide through nonprofit partners. Requirements, deadlines, and destinations depend on your national AFS office.
Applications often include forms, health information, teacher recommendations, essays about cultural openness, and family interviews.
Practice on IQ Abroad
Use the AFS essay track to compare strong and weak examples, draft answers to common motivation prompts, and study vocabulary for interviews.
Read our public AFS guide for essay angles and pair it with the 12-month prep timeline in the Guides section.