FLAG

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

Happy Father's Day to the incredible host fathers who open their hearts and homes to students from around the world. You...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to the incredible host fathers who open their hearts and homes to students from around the world. Your guidance, kindness, and support create meaningful experiences that last a lifetime and help build connections across cultures. Thank you for making a difference, one student at a time.

🙌 Provide the dream, sign-up to welcome an international exchange student now! Be The Change: https://bit.ly/3JyEqQi
06/18/2026

🙌 Provide the dream, sign-up to welcome an international exchange student now! Be The Change: https://bit.ly/3JyEqQi

06/17/2026

Hear Freya from Germany reflect on her amazing exchange experience in Nebraska and how living with a host family helped her build lifelong friendships, confidence, and unforgettable memories through the FLAG J-1 program.

At FLAG, we believe the most meaningful part of international exchange is the people involved. In this video, you’ll hear real experiences and perspectives from members of the FLAG community, including exchange students, host families, Local Coordinators, and school partners. These testimonials highlight the personal growth, cultural connections, and lasting relationships that make student exchange such a life-changing experience for everyone involved.

Learn more about hosting, studying abroad, and becoming part of the FLAG family: https://bit.ly/4jCiSAV

06/14/2026

Hear from Principal Corry Coffin of Mt. Vernon High School as he shares the impact FLAG J-1 exchange students have made on his school community through cultural exchange, global learning, and meaningful student connections.

At FLAG, we believe the most meaningful part of international exchange is the people involved. In this video, you’ll hear real experiences and perspectives from members of the FLAG community, including exchange students, host families, Local Coordinators, and school partners. These testimonials highlight the personal growth, cultural connections, and lasting relationships that make student exchange such a life-changing experience for everyone involved.

Learn more about hosting, studying abroad, and becoming part of the FLAG family 🔗https://bit.ly/4jCiSAV

06/11/2026

Just a great moment from FLAG. Thanks to Haruya Kimura and Friends for a wonderful National Anthem performance. 🎶

Some goodbyes are harder than others. 💙This week not only marks the last day of school for many, it also marks the end o...
06/08/2026

Some goodbyes are harder than others. 💙

This week not only marks the last day of school for many, it also marks the end of an unforgettable exchange experience. What started as a new country, new school, and new faces became friendships, memories, and a second home that will last far beyond this moment.

Leaving doesn’t mean the story ends here. It just means the next chapter begins. 🌎✈️

No matter where life leads next, the connections made, lessons learned, and memories shared will always stay close. Once part of the FLAG family, always part of the FLAG family. ❤️

06/04/2026

Meet Kathy Knabloch, she's not only one of our Local Coordinators, but she's also a host mom. Watch her video below to learn more about her experience hosting students from all across the world, developing a connection with them, and helping them cherish their time here in the United States! When students are hosted, they truly find a new home away from home, just like Kathy said "This is your home in the U.S. for the rest of your life."

To learn more about becoming a host family 🔗https://bit.ly/3JyEqQi

There’s an extra seat at the table… and it could become the start of a life-changing friendship. ❤️Opening your home to ...
06/01/2026

There’s an extra seat at the table… and it could become the start of a life-changing friendship. ❤️

Opening your home to an exchange student is more than hosting. It’s sharing traditions, creating memories, and giving a student a place to belong during the 2026–2027 school year. https://bit.ly/3JyEqQi

You don’t have to be perfect to make a difference. You just have to be willing to open your heart and home. 🌎 Your extra seat at the table could change a teen's future.

Some people solve equations. Some people help everyone around them. Raphaela said, “Why not both?” 👏🇩🇪
05/29/2026

Some people solve equations. Some people help everyone around them. Raphaela said, “Why not both?” 👏🇩🇪

Address

414 S Burdick Street, Suite 200
Kalamazoo, MI
49007

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18009423524

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