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Afghan Fulbrighters Complete Their Program in Senator Fulbright’s Home State →

In northwest Arkansas, home of the late Senator J. William Fulbright, the namesake of the Fulbright Program, 49 Afghan Fulbright Students gathered to start their Re-Entry Seminar at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville…it was time for them to reconvene for workshops and discussions on their personal, academic, and professional experiences and growth before returning home to #Afghanistan. Read more on #DipNote: https://go.usa.gov/xN245.

(Source: go.usa.gov)

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“Investing in the potential of all young people, through access to a well-rounded, world-class global education, is an investment in our collective future.” – First Lady Michelle Obama

Study abroad is a time of great discovery—young Americans experience the world and begin to form networks that will enhance their prospects in the world’s marketplace and their potential as global problem-solvers. Americans who study abroad build understanding as unofficial ambassadors for our country, defining American values and debunking stereotypes.

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The President and I launched an initiative called Let Girls Learn to ensure girls across the globe have every chance to receive the education they deserve, and it’s going to take all of us working together to make that goal a reality.

— First Lady Michelle Obama, 2015 International Education Week (IEW) Letter (via exchangealumni)

This week marks International Education Week, an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

“At the Department of State, we see international education as a core component of our diplomacy. This is because, in the work we do every day, we see how vital it is that young people absorb what true international education teaches. how to think critically, the importance of civility, and a willingness to respond to contrary opinions with hard questions – not bitter denials or an insistence on dogma.” - Secretary Kerry on International Education Week.

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Afghan Fulbrighters Complete Their Program in Senator Fulbright’s Home State →

Why Study Abroad?