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Participants must be between the ages of 15 – 16,5\u00a0 years old on the day of departure.<\/p>\n

The AFS Program<\/h3>\n

After your host parents greet you with traditional hospitality, it shouldn’t be long before you feel at home in their open, friendly community. By going to a local high school, you\u2019ll be totally immersed in a new language and customs, and what you learn during the day will be reinforced at night when you spend time with your host family. This is your chance to break out of your comfort zone and join in this diverse and ever-evolving culture.<\/p>\n

Your high school<\/h3>\n

The word \u201cschool\u201d may conjure an image of a large area with a playground, football field, gym, hall and various function rooms.\u00a0 In Hong Kong this does not necessarily hold true.\u00a0 Due to the limited space, only a handful of schools have such facilities.\u00a0 Most schools are blocks of high-rises or part of a building with around 1,100 students.\u00a0 Some schools may use roofs for activities while others will organize gym classes at nearby parks or playgrounds.<\/p>\n

For more information on fees and scholarships.<\/a><\/p>\n

Returning Home<\/h3>\n

“Life-changing” is hard to describe, yet it\u2019s nearly always the first thing that AFSers say when asked about their experience abroad.
\n“Transformed” is another one. When you return home, if you\u2019re like most AFSers, you\u2019ll bring with you a sense of accomplishment unlike any other. You\u2019ll have gained maturity and independence, discovered new passions, and feel like you can do anything you set your mind to. That transformation isn\u2019t visible only to you, though – others see it as well. AFSers gain critical skills for college and careers, ranging from language fluency to intercultural competence and critical reasoning.\u00a0“Life-changing” means it\u2019s only the beginning.<\/p>\n

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