#citizen diplomacy
Thanksgiving reminds us that sharing a meal brings communities closer together, at home and abroad. As a popular American holiday, it also helps us think about how important it is to give back and serve others. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs helps create these moments every day through exchange programs. Read about how exchange program participants spent Thanksgiving in the United States and find out how you can become involved in our exchange programs.
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Shaheed Sabrin, English Language Fellow to Malaysia, 2014-2016
As a U.S. Department of State English Language Fellow, I exercised my skills at being able to sustain the attention of large groups. Along the way, students had fun, too!!! #StudyAbroadBecause you’ll enjoy tackling the uncertainty, unknown, and surprises of being in a foreign country. Here I am embracing the responsibility of teaching 412 elementary school students at an English language motivation workshop in Jeli, Malaysia!!!! #CitizenDiplomacy is where great change takes place. Take the leap!!!!! @elprograms
Victor Yau, David L. Boren Scholarship to South Korea, 2016-2017
#StudyAbroadBecause there are languages to be spoken. Thank you @statedept and @deptofdefense for supporting my mission to communicate with youth worldwide through not only foreign languages, but also the universal language of hip-hop.
Jayson Wang, Critical Language Scholarship to Tajikistan, 2015
#StudyAbroadBecause you might live with a host family that becomes your second one, and find a second home halfway across the world. #CitizenDiplomacy #ExchangeOurWorld
