AFS History Rules Safety Quiz AFS stands for

AFS History, Rules & Safety Quiz

• AFS stands for “American Field Service”. • The drivers were ambulance drivers serving in World War I and II. • Over 2, 500 served; 127 lost their lives. • They evacuated the Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp. • They found that by building one-on-one relationships, you could “tear down walls and build bridges” between cultures. • THE AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE CELEBRATED ITS 100 TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2014! • THE AFS EXCHANGE PROGRAM CELEBRATED ITS 70 TH BIRTHDAY IN 2017! What does “AFS” stand for? What did the drivers do?

1957 1947 1963 1950 In what year was the AFS Exchange Program begun? © AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc. 2017

1 3 DESCRIBE: what I see [only INTERPRET: what I think [about observable facts] what I see] VERIFY: what others know EVALUATE: what I feel [about what I see] what I see & think] and what my response should be What are all the steps of the D. I. V. E. Method? 2 4

An EXPECTATION is: A strong belief that something A GOAL is: will happen in the future, or A goal is clearly defined, can be that someone will or should measured and requires effort to meet. achieve something. What is the difference between an Expectation and a Goal?

Global: Commitment to contributing to the world Cultural: intercultural effectiveness Interpersonal: commitment to others and the group Personal: defining self What are the four (4) categories of the AFS Learning Goals?

What are the four (4) components of Culture?

GENERALIZATIONS: STEREOTYPES: • are based on cultural • do not allow for any diversity or variation. research and multiple • are often based on just one interaction with a member interactions with members of a group or second-hand information about a group. • pass judgment. of other groups. • can be helpful information • do not tend to change even if/when proven wrong. for people outside a given • do not help people understand their differences. group. What is the difference between a Stereotype and a Generalization?

No Driving No Drugs *This includes associating with people who use drugs and/or being in situations where drugs are present!* No Hitchhiking The 3 non-negotiable AFS rules are:

Actions • Unapproved Independent Travel • Unapproved Host Family moves • Breaking host country laws • Poor school performance or attendance • Failure or unwillingness to adapt to host Issues • Serious illness (especially if undisclosed) • Serious injury • Eating disorders • Mental health issues (especially if undisclosed) family culture • Accessing pornography online • Becoming pregnant or causing pregnancy • Alcohol abuse List five (5) actions or issues that can also put your program at risk and may result in your Early Return?

Before You Leave • Meet with your high school guidance counselor and ask if they will grant credit for your study abroad. • Download and print the form from the AFS website to review with your guidance counselor. • Create a study plan that outlines which credits your high school will accept from abroad. • Get a signature and keep copies of the Study Plan. While You're Abroad • Take classes for which you might be given credit. • Keep detailed records of your school year abroad and complete the Host School Verification form. • Ask your host school teachers to write a letter and/or get a copy of your transcript. Can AFS guarantee academic credit while on program? © AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc. 2017

Student in Host Country In Host Country • Host Family • Local Contact Person (title varies by country - Liaison, Teacher, Counselor, etc. ) • Local Volunteers and/or next Level of Support (varies by host country) • AFS Staff • AFS Participant Support Staff (AFS-USA Duty Officer) • 1 -800 -237 -4636, option 9 EMERGENCIES ONLY: FOR STUDENTS 1. IF students cannot reach anyone else first AND it is at night/on the weekend, then call the AFS Duty Officer in your Host Country. 2. If no response from the Duty Officer in your host country, then call the AFSUSA Duty Officer (+1 -800 -2374636, option 9) In US • Local Volunteer/Sending Coordinator Natural Parent(s) in US In US AFS CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION

S. M. A. R. T. Goals Specific: important to you + clear & well-defined Measurable: Can track progress within specified time-frame/plan Attainable: Possible to achieve, but not too easy Relevant: Important to your life now & in future (academically, personally, professionally, etc. ) Time-Bound: Has set deadline What do the letters S. M. A. R. T. stand for?

Something: • Not overly expensive • From your local area/region/state (ex: locally-produced food, T-shirts with important area names, etc. ) • Homemade (ex: photo book, illustrated cookbook of your family’s recipes, etc. ) • Thoughtfully given with love • Unwrapped (*Bring wrapping paper or tissue paper to wrap gifts AFTER you arrive!!*) • typical local or American food – WRAPPED IN PLASTIC BAGS! (ex: pancake mix, plastic bottle of maple syrup, peanut butter, etc. ) What’s a good gift for host families?