Dear Colleagues and Friends of International Exchange,
Help Contribute To A Peaceful World And Mutual Understanding By Hosting Or Helping An International Student
The American Councils for International Education, a non-profit organization committed to international education and exchange is looking for interested families as well as coordinators to facilitate and host foreign exchange students in the U.S. for the 2006-07 school year. Funded by the US State Department to encourage learning and understanding between the Americans and the people from Eurasia, Russia and Afghanistan, these programs bring hundreds of bright students to study in high schools in the U.S. The students have a very high proficiency in English, are eager to learn about American Culture and have undergone a very competitive process to
earn the right to represent their countries in the U.S. While in the U.S. they receive a monthly stipend, enrichment activity opportunities and medical insurance. The three academic year programs include:
· Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) for students from Russia and Eurasia
· Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) for students from Afghanistan
· American Serbia and Montenegro Leadership Exchange (A-SMYLE)
WE ARE LOOKING FOR COORDINATORS willing to facilitate the student's stay in the host family, helping them adapt to the American schools, as well as maintaining contact with the American Councils about the progress of the student.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES willing to provide students with a loving and supportive environment, a place to sleep (sharing a room is okay), meals and snacks, and a quiet place to study. All types of families, in which English is the primary language used at home, are welcomed including those with teenagers or younger children at home, retirees, "empty nesters," and single parent families.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR YOU
· Partake in historic programs sponsored by our government.
· Share our culture with people from other countries.
· Break stereotypes and create positive impressions about America.
· Learn about cultures of the world on a personal level.
If interested, please contact Tatyana at
taratynova@americancouncils.org or by phone at (202) 833?7522.
American Councils's website is www.americancouncils.org
Yours in peace and mutual understanding,
Tatyana Taratynova
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