1. Reading Connects Communities in the U.S. and Macedonia

   As a Fulbrighter Jennifer lived in Macedonia from September 2011 to July 2012-- helping to teach English and American culture in a number of classes at South East European University in Tetovo, as well as developing two of her own courses. In her spare time, Jennifer started an English club, in partnership with Read Across America, at the American Corner in Tetovo for young Macedonians.

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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. Democratic Classrooms

   Encouraging conversations and democratic classrooms in the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program

4. Learning the American Way

   Embracing the tenets of the A-SMYLE program – education, exchange, engagement, and empowerment – Danijela participated in youth leadership conferences that gave her the confidence to meet new people. She credits them and her program coordinator for their support.

5. Bridging the Gap Between Our Separate Worlds

   I have grown more than I could have ever imagined, and have learned things that couldn't have been taught in a classroom.

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   Discovering the Many Layers of American Diversity

   Ask Norina Poetter how her exchange experience in America is going and stand by to be "wowed," as her journey unfolds in a whirlwind of enthusiasm and humor that is simply Norina.

7. Supporting the Next Generation

   Supporting the Next Generation Through English Language Learning.

8. Improving Lives through Innovation

   John O’Loughlin Kennedy has been selected as the U.S. Department of State’s Alumni Member of the Month in recognition of his entrepreneurial and humanitarian efforts that have improved lives around the globe.

9. Tolis of Greece Returns for an Encore

   "One of the highlights on my trip was my meeting with Howard Schwartz, the organizer of the top Hip Hop dance event in the world, Hip Hop International, and the producer of the television show America’s Best Dance Crew."

10. A New Generation of FLEX Arrives in the United States

    My mother was telling me stories about her exchange year since I was 11 years old. She encouraged me to come to the United States.

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