1. Lending a Helping Hand to Those in Need

   Shubham’s most memorable experiences was spending time with students with special needs at Waterloo Junior High School.

2. Host Family Loves to Share Their Alabama Home

   Leigh Ann Parker never thought her daughter’s friendship with a Norwegian exchange student would lead to her family hosting teenagers from seven different countries.

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   Are You Ready for Futsal?

   More than 12 million people in over 100 countries play an indoor version of soccer called futsal.

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   Google+ Hangout on International Education and the Value of Exchange Programs

   

   Assistant Secretary Evan Ryan participates in a Google+ Hangout on international education and exchange programs at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on November 14, 2013.

5. A-SMYLE Student of the Month – March 2014

   Emina Mulic, a World Link A-SMYLE student from Montenegro, is having a full and well-rounded exchange year; in addition to volunteering for several community service organizations, she's an active participant in many school clubs and sports, and creatively shares her Montenegrin culture with friends and classmates.

6. American Abroad Student of the Month - April 2015

   Easton, Massachusetts native Daniel Herschlag hit the ground running when he landed in Bosnia and Herzegovina for his YES Abroad exchange program, learning the language quickly and getting involved with numerous clubs and volunteer organizations.

7. FLEX Student of the Month – May 2015

   Diana from Turkmenistan volunteered extensively in her host community, gave 15 presentations on Turkmen culture and history, excelled academically earning straight A's, acted in the school musical, and joined many clubs including the Math Club, Future Farmers of America, and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

8. A-SMYLE Student of the Month – October 2015

   Nermina, a CIEE placed American Serbia and Montenegro Youth Leadership Exchange (A-SMYLE) student from Montenegro, is an exceptional student, volunteer, and host daughter enjoying her exchange year with a smile on her face and ambition in her heart.

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   2015-16 Fulbright Top Producing Institutions

   Each year the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Institute of International Education, releases the list of higher education institutions sending the most Fulbright U.S. students and scholars abroad.

10. State Department Celebrates 75 Years of Exchanges at Global Leadership Forum in Virginia

    State Department is sponsoring the Global Leadership Forum in Charlottesville, Virginia from March 29-30, 2016. The two-day forum is part of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ celebration of 75 years of State Department-sponsored exchange programs.

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