Hello, my name is Henrietta Clement and I am from Chicago, IL. I am a high school sophomore and I will be going to France for an exchange year with AFS Intercultural Programs. This means I would spend the 2025-26 school year immersed in French culture and language.

I have been studying French for almost 6 years now and I have been trying to learn more about French culture for this program and I am so excited to be able to do this. AFS is a non-profit organization that sends high school students from around the world to live in other countries and experience other cultures. Their mission is to create people with a broader perspective of the world and bridge cultures.

I am thrilled to have this opportunity to do this, however, the program is not cheap and I need your help. I’m reaching out for help raising 16800 dollars by June 1st. 14 thousand would go to program costs and the rest towards visa costs. If I can meet this goal, I will be able to participate in this program. Anything you could give would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much,

Henrietta Clement :)