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FLAG Foreign Links Around the Globe (FLAG), is a U.S. based nonprofit international foreign exchange organization uniting students with American host families.

Welcome to Foreign Links Around the Globe (FLAG), a U.S.-based nonprofit international student exchange organization. Providing high quality international exchange experiences that transform the lives of high school students, host families and communities is FLAG’s mission and a passion for those who are part of the FLAG team.

Philipp from Germany! 🇩🇪 enjoyed a delicious traditional turkey leg at the Renaissance Festival last weekend! Nothing sa...
10/15/2026

Philipp from Germany! 🇩🇪 enjoyed a delicious traditional turkey leg at the Renaissance Festival last weekend! Nothing says Renaissance Festival quite like a giant turkey leg! 🍗

10/14/2026

🇺🇸 To all of our amazing students, THANK YOU again for bringing your energy, enthusiasm, and unique perspectives to this year's Annual Student Summit!

As you continue your exchange year, embrace every opportunity, make memories that last a lifetime, and remember that you have an entire FLAG family cheering you on! ❤️🤍💙

👻 Some Halloween fun with Toni and Milena from Germany 🇩🇪, Zorcsi from Hungary 🇭🇺, and Katrine from Denmark 🇩🇰! A little...
10/13/2026

👻 Some Halloween fun with Toni and Milena from Germany 🇩🇪, Zorcsi from Hungary 🇭🇺, and Katrine from Denmark 🇩🇰!

A little spooky fun, a lot of laughter, and plenty of screaming! Because screaming is fun, right?!

There's nothing quite like small-town Friday night lights when you come across the pond from Scotland and hit the gridir...
10/12/2026

There's nothing quite like small-town Friday night lights when you come across the pond from Scotland and hit the gridiron in Minnesota 🏈 ! Even better? Victor's host family took him to his first NFL game this weekend to watch Vikings play 👏! Making American dreams come true!!

**(Thank you to the Kaplan Host Family 💕)

❤️ What if one empty seat at your table could change a life forever?Friday night football games. 🏈 Family dinners. Pumpk...
10/12/2026

❤️ What if one empty seat at your table could change a life forever?

Friday night football games. 🏈 Family dinners. Pumpkin carving. 🎃 The everyday moments you might take for granted could be the memories an exchange student treasures for a lifetime.

And the best part? You don't have to plan extraordinary adventures. Just invite someone to be part of your ordinary life. Learn about hosting and meet the students hoping to experience life with an American family at https://bit.ly/3JyEqQi

Ohana showed up in a BIG way this weekend! 🇯🇵 Ohana (Japan) had a volleyball tournament two hours away from home, so her...
10/09/2026

Ohana showed up in a BIG way this weekend! 🇯🇵 Ohana (Japan) had a volleyball tournament two hours away from home, so her amazing host mom packed up the girls, booked a hotel, and made the trip to cheer her on!

And the BEST part? THEY WON!

It’s moments like these that make the FLAG experience so special. It’s about more than just hosting a student — it’s about becoming family, making memories, and showing up for one another both on and off the court.

Ludwig and Laura, both from Germany 🇩🇪, have enjoyed a fun-filled Homecoming Week and are taking in the final event of a...
10/06/2026

Ludwig and Laura, both from Germany 🇩🇪, have enjoyed a fun-filled Homecoming Week and are taking in the final event of an action-packed week—the Homecoming Dance!

Juan from Spain is officially rodeo-ready! 🇪🇸He’s heading to the rodeo with his host grandma and host sister—and he made...
10/04/2026

Juan from Spain is officially rodeo-ready! 🇪🇸He’s heading to the rodeo with his host grandma and host sister—and he made sure to dress the part!

First-ever pair of jeans? Check!
Plaid shirt? Check!
Rodeo adventure with the host family? HECK YEAH!

⚾️ What a fun night cheering on the Minnesota Twins! Friday night brought an exciting 10–2 win for the home team! We had...
10/01/2026

⚾️ What a fun night cheering on the Minnesota Twins!

Friday night brought an exciting 10–2 win for the home team! We had an international crew in the stands—Eigil from Denmark, Ludwig from Germany, and Mario from Ecuador, along with Kevin from Minnesota—all rounding out the home team for a great night of baseball, friendship, and fun! ⚾️

09/28/2026

🇺🇸 THAT’S A WRAP, FLAG FAM!

What. A. Weekend. 🙌 Our 2026–27 FLAG Student Summit officially came to a close, but not before we turned up the music and celebrated together!

A HUGE thank you to every student, local coordinators, and members of our FLAG family who made this weekend so special! We hope everyone has made it safely back to their host states with full hearts, new friendships, and plenty of stories to tell. 🫶✈️ Until next time!

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950 Trade Centre Way, Suite 141
Kalamazoo, MI
49002

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+18009423524

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