- Editor's note: From our most junior level staffers to our president, our global staff has a lot of knowledge about exchange to share. This month, we asked them to share some of their best advice, based on their studies, work experience, and their time working at American Councils. For this piece, we asked: What is your best advice for someone going on an exchange program? 1. Be prepared to present [your] country's culture, do not hesitate to make new friends, have a good… Read More
- The students at the Youth Exchange and Study English Camp in Senegal had a chance to practice their language skills with a diplomat last month. The camp offers exchange program semi-finalists two weeks of intensive English training and preparation before their academic year abroad in the United States, and last month the camp included a visit from US Ambassador to Senegal, Dr. Tulinabo Mushingi. The 17 students, alumni assistants, and staff welcomed Ambassador Mushingi with… Read More
- WASHINGTON — From April 18-28, American Councils for International Education hosted Idris Rai, PhD, the newly appointed vice-chancellor of the State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) in Tanzania during his visit to the United States. Dr. Rai and American Councils staff discussed faculty development and exchange, the expansion of SUZA's campus and facilities, and SUZA's new Master of Arts program for teaching Swahili. President of American Councils Dan E. Davidson, PhD,… Read More
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