Terms used in sending

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There are terms used in AFS which are international terms that we all use. We don’t expect everyone to use them, but sometimes due to reports and documents sent out these terms are used. See also the more general list of AFS terms.

Terms used internationally

Program Length

YP - Year program

SM - Semester Program

IP - Intensive programs (summer programs which is what we use internally in the US)

VS - Very short summer programs

Program Content

ar - Arabic language study

cb - Congress Bundestag program

ch - Chinese language study

cs - community service

fr - French language Study

hs - homestay

ja - Japan language study

ls - NSLI program

oe - outdoor education

sc - school program

so - soccer program

sp - Spanish language study

tm - team mission

un - university program

ys - YES program

Program Cycle

SH - "Southern Hemisphere" - these programs depart beginning in January and continue through April. We refer to these as Spring Programs

NH - "Northern Hemisphere" - these programs depart beginning in June and continue through September. We refer to these as Summer or Fall Programs

Common abbreviations in the Contact Log

natdad - natural father

natma - natural mother

natpa - natural parents or natural father

natfam - natural family

stu - student

tt - talked to

lvm - left voice message

Stages and Statuses used during the Sending Application Process

Global Link, Definitions of Status and Stages

Other abbreviations

PDO

pre-departure orientation (as opposed to Pre-Return for hosted stu)

ER

early return

PR

program release