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    Alumni Thematic International Exchange Seminars

    Global

    Alumni Thematic International Exchange Seminars (Alumni TIES) are regionally-focused seminars for U.S. government-sponsored exchange program alumni.

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    Communities Connecting Heritage

    Global

    Everyday individuals in our communities – storytellers, artists, musicians, and others – are at the center of vibrant societies, and are in a unique position to preserve cultural heritage.

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    Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program

    Iraq

    The Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) brings Iraqi high school and undergraduate students to the U.S. for summer exchanges to explore themes of leadership development, civic rights and responsibilities, respect for diversity, and community engagement.

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    Youth Ambassadors Program

    Global

    The Youth Ambassadors Program brings together high school students and adult mentors from across the Western Hemisphere to promote mutual understanding, increase leadership skills, and prepare youth to make a difference in their communities.

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    Professional Fellows for Governance and Society, South and Central Asia

    India, Nepal, Pakistan

    The Professional Fellows for Governance and Society, South and Central Asia program brings young professionals from India, Pakistan, and Nepal to the U.S. to exchange ideas, strategies, and best practices in legislative process and policymaking.

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    Global Undergraduate Exchange Program

    Global

    The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) brings future leaders to the U.S. to experience the U.S. educational system, share their culture, and explore U.S. culture and values.

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    The Experiment in International Living

    Global

    The Experiment in International Living is the nation’s most experienced and respected provider of international education and experiential learning for high school students.

World Learning and The Experiment in International Living are members of the World Learning Inc. family, which also includes School for International Training (SIT), offering worldwide undergraduate study abroad programs through SIT Study Abroad and internationally focused master’s degrees and certificates through SIT Graduate Institute. Discover opportunities to study through SIT here: