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  1. Experiencing Everyday Life in a Host Family

    CLS Participant Learns About Life and Culture From Host Family

  2. Overcoming Culture Shock Through Volunteer Work

    Instead of withdrawing or isolating herself, Westmoreland overcame her culture shock by doing an activity she enjoys in the U.S. – volunteering.

  3. Learning a Language and Making Personal Connections

    CLS Participant Makes Personal Connections While Learning a Language

  4. Lon Gibson Interview

    “CLS was truly an amazing opportunity. It was a chance to study a language and culture that few Americans know about.” –Lon Gibson

  5. Caitlyn Carpio Interview

    Caitlyn Carpio, who studied Mandarin in Suzhou, China through the CLS program, experienced firsthand the power of cultural exchange in sparking new friendships and reaching mutual understanding.

  6. Bianca Visekruna

    Bianca Visekruna is an alumna of the 2022 CLS Russian program hosted by American University of Central Asia in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

  7. Gilman Experience Leads to Congressional Internship and Passion for Public Service

    When Marjorie studied abroad in the United Kingdom as a Gilman Scholar in summer 2017, she often found herself challenged by questions of inclusion.

  8. Eugeniu Prodan

    Eugeniu Prodan is an alumnus of the 2022 CLS Indonesian Program hosted by Universitas Negeri Malang in Malang, Indonesia.

  9. From the West Bank to the United States: An Unexpected Path to an MBA

    After completing her bachelor’s degree in medical lab sciences at the American University of Beirut, Sanioura worked in marketing for a medical firm while she applied for graduate programs and fellowships. It was during this time that she first fell in love with business.

  10. A-SMYLE Student of the Month – September 2014

    Milica, a high school student from Montenegro, served over 20 hours of community service in September alone, thoroughly impressing her host community with her enthusiasm and commitment.

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