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  1. Fulbright Alumnus Leads Train of Entrepreneurial “Millennials” across the United States

    For Patrick Dowd, the most pivotal moment of his 2010-11 Fulbright scholarship was his time spent on a crowded train in India.

  2. Iowa Host Family All-Stars Form Lifelong Bonds

    “You’re making a huge impact on someone’s life, and it doesn’t end when they leave to go back home.”

  3. Finding Her Voice in Bosnia

    Katie’s passion for culture, language, and food was a perfect fit in Bosnia.

  4. An Opportunity for a Brighter Future

    CCI helped set Tamryn on the path to achieving her dream of becoming a software developer.

  5. Sister Cities’ Gainesville Chapter to Develop a Palestinian Sign Language Video Dictionary

    "Learning about another country through virtual exchange is much more exciting than reading about it in a book. I like the feeling of being present and the hands-on experience of virtual exchange".

  6. Home Host Exceeds Expectations as a Citizen Diplomat

    Over the past 11 years, International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from all around the world have walked through Anita Bevan’s front doors. Anita lives by a quote displayed in her Reno, Nevada home, “May all who enter as guests leave as friends.”

  7. Building Strong Ties Through Friendship

    A “teacher at heart,” John Balsam has long been interested in hosting international visitors. Sharing his experiences with them and learning from them, he says, has given him a new perspective on the United States and the challenges it faces.

  8. U.S. and Egyptian Educators Benefit from Collaboration

    Ez Eldin Salem participated in the State Department’s Teachers of Critical Languages Program, which brings teachers from China and Egypt to teach Mandarin and Arabic in U.S. elementary and secondary schools for one academic year.

  9. FLEX Student of the Month – December 2015

    Georgian high schooler Manana is an excellent student, a dedicated volunteer at the local senior living home, a member of several school clubs, and an enthusiastic ambassador for her country's language and culture.

  10. FLEX Student of the Month –February 2016

    Anel, a World Link-placed Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) student from Kazakhstan, is an eager volunteer and enthusiastic student ambassador.

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