1. A Literary Connection

   Filmmaker Ram Devineni travels the Middle East with four writers to connect with Afghan writers, poets and journalists.

2. Unpublished

   Turkmenistan Participant Connects with Disabilities Organizations

   In his home country of Turkmenistan, Ibragim Nurjanov has been a tireless advocate for the well-being of people with disabilities, both as a sports trainer and as a participant in the Democracy Commission. As such, he was a natural candidate for an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on the topic of “Promoting Disability Rights.”

3. A Unique Opportunity for English Language Educators

   Daniel Lopez, a Senior English Language Fellow at the Benjamin Franklin Library in Mexico City, believes his fellowship experience has provided him an invaluable opportunity for professional development.

4. The Economics of a Ghanaian Classroom

   Adjusting perspectives of time and culture in the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program

5. The Teacher who Never Stopped Learning

   Online Learners Build Community and Friendships in the E-Teacher Scholarship Program.

6. The Value of Networking

   Networking and conquering fears in the The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

7. Basketball and Bilingualism Make for an All Star Exchange

   When Marcos Henrique arrived to the U.S. for the Brazil Basketball All Star Sports Visitor Program, he hit the ground running.

8. 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.

9. Top 5 Ways for High School Educators to Promote Study Abroad

   Less than 10% of U.S. students study abroad, and very few of these students are in high school. Yet, studying abroad early builds global competencies such as language and cross-cultural skills, maturity, and clarity about one's post-secondary education and career. Learn how to help high school students achieve their dreams of studying abroad.

10. YES Story: Rasha

    

    Rasha discusses breaking down barriers during her exchange in Washington.

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