The AFS Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) is critical in preparing participants for a successful and rewarding experience as exchange students abroad.
Participation in the PDO is mandatory for outbound students, including attendance of at least one guardian / family member.
The five central components of the AFS pre-departure orientation are: AFS & You (working with AFS procedures), Personal Safety, Goals and Expectations, Cultural Learning, and Cultural Adjustment and Coping. Please contact us for more information on your PDO, if needed.

Fields Springs WA State Park
State Route 129
Analone, WA