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  1. Unpublished

    Building a Future Through Technology

    Sura Mubarak is a true TechGirl—developing a robotics project to help people with hand disabilities control a computer and starting a volunteering organization. Sura knew that in order to pursue her love of robotics, a trip to the United States was in her future.

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    Joannie of Benin Becomes a Leader

    When the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou nominated Joannie Bewa to attend the International Visitor Leadership Program’s (IVLP) “Young African Leaders” with 19 of her colleagues from across Africa, she jumped at the chance to gain a better perspective of U.S. culture and policy.

  3. FLEX Student of the Month — December 2013

    Tatia Rtveladze, an ASSE student from Georgia and active volunteer in her host community, gave nine presentations, including performances of Georgian folk dances, during International Educational Week (IEW).

  4. FLEX Student of the Month – December 2014

    Liza, a Future Leaders Exchange student from Russia, has clocked an impressive 100 hours of community service during her three and a half months in her host community along with participating in many clubs and activities.

  5. A-SMYLE Student of the Month – March 2015

    Ema, from Serbia, takes every available opportunity to get involved at her host school, participating in sports, dance, singing, and the theater while maintaining a spot on the high honor roll.

  6. FLEX Student of the Month – February 2017

    Javidan has built a bridge between the people in his home country and Americans in his host community.

  7. The Economics of a Ghanaian Classroom

    Adjusting perspectives of time and culture in the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program

  8. 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.

  9. FLEX Student of the Month – April 2017

    We are pleased to announce Milica Jordanov, an ASSE-placed, Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) student from Serbia as the April 2017 FLEX Student of the Month. Milica has embraced all parts of the FLEX program with great enthusiasm since she arrived, both in school and in her community.

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