1. Kennedy-Lugar YES Program

   

   The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program provides scholarships to high school students.

2. Photographing the Sámi in Sweden

   

   Erika Larsen, a Fulbright U.S. Student, who studied in Sweden shares her photos of the Sámi people.

3. Space Diplomacy Through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)

   The United States and our space partners are advancing science, addressing global societal challenges, and exploring and using space to benefit all humankind.

4. YES ABROAD: Macedonia with Natalia

   

   Follow Natalia during her year abroad in Macedonia, as part of the YES Abroad program.

5. YES ABROAD: South Africa with Jack

   

   Visit Jack, on his year abroad in South Africa as part of the YES Abroad program.

6. YES Story: Nicole

   

   Nicole discusses her experience being hosted in Texas.

7. YES Story: Rasha

   

   Rasha discusses breaking down barriers during her exchange in Washington.

8. YES Story: Zaid

   

   Zaid discusses his exchange experience in Indiana as a Jordanian Christian with many Muslim friends.

9. Hundreds of International Educators Attend the Annual EducationUSA Forum

   The annual EducationUSA Forum attracts representatives of accredited U.S. colleges and universities seeking to recruit and support international students and internationalize the American higher education sector.

10. Camilla Sharshekeeva

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    Camilla

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    Short Biography

    

     

    Content created by Virtual Intern  Helen Zeidman

    Camilla Sharshekeeva, a Kyrgyz education reformer, is a bridge for scholarship between Central Asia and the United States. Sharshekeeva started her career as an English professor at Kyrgyz State University with a passion for American education. In 1993, she was selected for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) during an inflection point in education in the Kyrgyz Republic. By visiting American universities, Sharshekeeva gained the ideas, plans, and confidence needed to change the education system in her home country.

    One of her main reforms was to initiate courses taught in English to foster a global community in Central Asia. In 2001, she earned an appointment as Minister of Education and Culture due to her innovations and ability to blend key elements of American education with Kyrgyz universities. She continued her work by collaborating with officials from the Kyrgyz Republic and the United States and created the International University of Central Asia (IUCA) in 2008. Now, as Provost at IUCA, she manages both academic and non-academic programs.

    Camilla Sharshekeeva uses her passion for global collaboration to build communities and reform higher education..

    Edited by Virtual Interns Regina Navarro-Gomez and Kristin Mitra

     

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    Home Country

    Kyrgyzstan

    Last name

    Sharshekeeva

    IVLP Alumni

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