Youth Exchange Students Give Back to U.S. Communities

High school exchange students achieve amazing things when they are in the United States. Some achievements are team building, like helping high school sports teams to victory. Some build people-to-people connections, such as sharing favorite meals with host families. And some leave indelible marks on communities where these students live, like community service projects. As we celebrate International Youth Day – and this year’s theme of civic engagement – I want to highlight just a few talented young people who came to the United States on State Department exchanges to learn a new culture, and gave back in the process. Read more: http://go.usa.gov/3HBmw