AFS Western PA Area Team

10/28/2026

From seasonal celebrations and traditions to everyday moments with family and friends, there is so much more to learn through cultural exchange! You never know what you will discover when you open your home to an AFS Exchange student.

Consider saying YES to a semester student and open up a whole new world of traditions and culture to your home! To learn more visit afsusa.org/host. 🌏

10/28/2026

🎃👻 A little Halloween fun with our AFS students and families! 🍂🧡
Our students love experiencing American Halloween traditions and fall activities, and they look forward to this time of year! Thank you to Connie and Elia for helping make this special gathering possible and for bringing everyone together for some seasonal fun. We’re so grateful for the memories, laughter, and friendships we continue to make through AFS! 🎃🍁

10/25/2026

✨🌎 Senior Salute Nights! 🇺🇸
Our AFS exchange students are experiencing a special American high school tradition — Senior Salute Nights! What a wonderful way to celebrate their classmates, recognize their achievements, and be part of the school spirit and community that make their exchange year so memorable. ✨

10/23/2026

🇲🇰 Who wants to host Nela this spring?! ❤️

Open your heart and home to Nela for the spring semester and give her an unforgettable exchange experience while creating memories that will last a lifetime! 🏡🌎

📩 Interested in hosting? Contact us to learn more about welcoming Nela into your family!

10/22/2026

10/20/2026

🇯🇵✨ Our AFS student Toko from Japan gave us a wonderful glimpse into her home country and culture! She shared traditions, interesting facts, and brought her presentation to life with animations, quizzes and authentic Japanese food and snacks for everyone to enjoy. What a fun and meaningful way to learn about Japan, celebrate cultural differences, and bring our world a little closer together! ❤️🌏

10/18/2026

🌾 AFS Cluster Activity: Exploring Amish Heritage in Ohio! 🌾
Our AFS students enjoyed a wonderful cluster activity visiting the Behalt Amish Mennonite Heritage Center and Yoder’s Amish Farm in Ohio! 🇺🇸 They had the opportunity to learn about Amish history, traditions, culture, and everyday life while experiencing a unique part of American heritage. Activities like these help our exchange students discover new perspectives, appreciate cultural differences, and make lasting memories together! 💙🌎

10/15/2026

🚔🇺🇸 A big thank you to the Pennsylvania State Police officer who took a few minutes out of his day to talk with our AFS exchange students at the festival! We appreciate him taking the time to connect with our students and help make their American experience even more memorable. ❤️💙

10/14/2026

Welcome back to PA! Sophie-Ana from Quebec is back visiting! Pictured here with her new AFS sister Juana!

10/12/2026

🌎💚 What an amazing experience! Our AFS students had the opportunity to tour Duolingo, thanks to one of our wonderful volunteers who works there! 🇺🇸🌍 It was a great chance to see an innovative company up close and learn more about the world of language learning and technology. We are so grateful to our volunteers for sharing their time, talents, and workplaces with our students! 💚✨