Learning a second language exposes you to varied modes of thinking and communicating, inspiring curiosity, empathy, and understanding. Plus, being multilingual extends and improves your career prospects.

And, even if you aren’t looking to pick up a foreign language, you still stand to gain a ton of intercultural communication skills. You’ll learn how to code switch, using the slang, idioms, and styles of communicating that make sense within different English-speaking cultures and contexts.

Studying abroad can help college and job applications stand out. In our interconnected world, the ability to work with people from different cultures and countries is a major advantage. Research has shown that recent grads who studied abroad are more likely to graduate from university on time, get a job within a year of graduating, and earn higher salaries. Even if you don’t go on to work in an international field, you will be better equipped to collaborate and lead as workplaces become more diverse and emerging industries and innovations demand more flexible thinking.

You’re sure to see some stunning sights. But, AFSers usually most appreciate the amazing people, the host families, volunteers, teachers, and other exchange students, that became permanent parts of their lives.

Sometimes the best way to learn about yourself is to get outside yourself. As you learn about different cultures, you’ll come to see your own from a new viewpoint. You can start to appreciate how cultures define what’s “normal” or “obvious”. Reflecting on how cultural backgrounds shape how you perceive, think, feel, and act is shown to help clarify your sense of self, building confidence and promoting clear-headed decision-making.

Areas of Volunteering

Women Empowerment, Child Rights and Education, Environment, Health, Culture, Community Building, Human and animal Rights, Change-making etc.

Countries

Brazil, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Morocco, Peru, South-Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Philippines and more

Program Duration

4 weeks to 1 year

AFS India provides custom-made programs in various fields depending on the interest of the participants. Programs can be developed with other partner countries which reflects the vision and mission of AFS.

Program Dates

Throughout the year

Fees

Depends on the program/activities and facilities included

Yoga and Surf program in the Caribbean

The program also provides you with an insight into the Dominican culture, by offering you classes such as Dominican dance lessons, Dominican culinary arts lessons and Spanish lessons, besides surfing in one of the most beloved spots by surfers. Furthermore, it gives you the opportunity to experience activities such as Stand up Paddle Boarding, Kite Surfing, Yoga, Mountain Biking and Horseback Riding.

Program Date & Duration

Anytime of the year. A week long program extendable to 5 weeks.

AFS India is offering International Internships to kick-start your career in a global corporate setting to gain qualitative subject learning and to get exposed to multi-cultural environment of working.

Industries

Range from Finances, Sciences, Engineering, International Business, Law, Journalism, NGOs, Marketing, Art, Architecture, Real Estate, Tourism, Theatre, and Television etc.

Basic Qualifications

Student in that particular field.

Program Duration (s)

4 weeks to 6 months (depending upon the corporate
requirement)

Countries

Australia, Chile, China, Columbia, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Philippines, Spain, and United States of America and many more.

Areas of Volunteering

Support the Physically Challenged, Mentally Affected  Children, Enhance skills of Street Children through non formal mode of education, to enable underprivileged children to become better-adjusted, happier learners, enabling better retention and achievement at later stage, provide specialized classes for children with developmental needs, help support the advancement of women’s rights, learn how to recycle almost everything and many more

Corporate Internship with Construction Company and IT Company

For Construction Company: Architect, Sculpture Designer, Landscape Designer, Web Designer/ Social media for the upcoming Theme Park

For IT Company: The Marketing Intern (for IT Company) will be responsible for assisting the organization in the development and implementation of its marketing, business development, and public relations plans.

Stipend: Stipend is available depending on the company placed.
– Construction Company
– IT Company (Depending on Experience)

India Immersion Program

AFS Intercultural Programs India is offering a unique program aimed at overseas students, faculty, professional and participants from any field to gain insight into India and the Indian way of life.

Program Duration (s)

3 Weeks from January to March and August to November

Any other program can be developed which reflect the vision and mission of AFS in the field of custom-made programs.

Qualified/Teacher Assistant Program

This is a unique opportunity to young professionals and qualified and experienced Teachers, who want to share their Best Practices and Knowledge with the Indian Academic Fraternity, add on to their valuable teaching experience and at the same time want to get exposed to Indian Education System and Culture.

Participants will be teaching/engaged in various subjects including Languages. They will be supported by a monthly stipend as well.

Program Date (s)

Every Month except in the month of May, June and December. Participants have to stay for a minimum of 4 months.