1. American Abroad Student of the Month - October 2016

   Although apprehensive at first about jumping into Chinese-only classes, Mackenzie embraced her experience and has taken advantage of resources such as her tutors and classmates.

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   March American Abroad Student of the Month

   Joey Johnson, a Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Abroad Program (YES Abroad) participant, is the U.S. Department of State’s March 2019 American Abroad Student of the Month

3. Stevens Initiative

   The Stevens Initiative was launched in 2015 as a living memorial and to continue the legacy of U.S. Ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens, who studied abroad in Europe and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco. The Initiative is a public-private partnership that is building global competencies and 21st century skills for young people in the United States and the Middle East and North Africa. Through virtual exchange, the Initiative connects youth through technology to collaborate and learn together, giving them access to a substantive international exchange. Through an open competition managed by the Aspen Institute, sub-grants are awarded to organizations to implement virtual exchanges.

4. December American Abroad Student of the Month: Hikaru Hayakawa

   Hikaru Hayakawa, a Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Abroad Program (YES Abroad) participant, is the U.S. Department of State’s December 2019 American Abroad Student of the Month. Hikaru graduated from Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey, and is currently a gap-year student in Skopje, North Macedonia.

5. Language Lessons

   

   A National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) student describes her time studying Arabic in Morocco.

6. American Abroad Student of the Month - October 2017

   Dana Slayton, a National Security Language Initiative Youth (NSLI-Y) program participant, is the October 2017 American Abroad Student of the Month.

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   Venice Art Biennale - Eligibility & Application

   This program ensures that the excellence, vitality, and diversity of American arts are effectively showcased abroad and provides an opportunity to engage foreign audiences to increase mutual understanding.

8. American Abroad Student of the Month - November 2016

9. American Music Abroad - Video

   

   The Department of State's American Music Abroad program sends artists around the world to foster new dialogues musically.

10. American Film Showcase

    This program brings award-winning American documentaries, feature films, and animated shorts to audiences around the world.

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