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Music and Film Diplomacy

State Department highlights its music and film diplomacy programs, many featuring American contemporary styles like hip-hop, gospel, bluegrass, and zydeco.

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Why Should You Host a YES Exchange Student?

Mohamad discovered his love for chemistry in the United States. He wasn't able to learn in a lab until he came to study with the YES exchange program. What he's done since then is truly remarkable.

Emerging Young Leaders Award

The U.S. Department of State honors outstanding young leaders from around the world.

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Team USA Empowers Young Women and Girls

Team USA comes back from their gold medal run in Pyeongchang to host a clinic for young girls in Northern Virginia.

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Alabama hosted 2,312 foreign physicians, teachers, camp counselors, au pairs and others as part of the U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program

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