Bring the world into your home, family and community by hosting an international high school exchange student. By hosting a student for a few weeks or an academic year, you’ll share cultures and form bonds that last a lifetime. These extraordinary young people from countries all over the world receive a highly competitive, merit-based scholarship from the U.S. Department of State to attend local high schools and live with families in urban, rural, and suburban communities in all 50 states. These exchang...
MOOC Camp are facilitated discussions around massive open online courses (MOOCs), Open Courseware, and other free online courses. They are hosted at U.S. Embassies , Consulates, American Spaces, and other public spaces around the world. Facilitated discussions are led by alumni who have participated in U.S. government exchange programs, such as the Fulbright program, and U.S. Embassy staff, who are familiar with the course materials and volunteer their time. U.S. Embassies and Consulates in more t...
Disability inclusion is central to building mutual understanding among peoples and nations. This page features stories of people meeting challenges; stories that indeed prove diversity is our strength, and that everyone provides important contributions. The State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has long been committed to the inclusion of U.S. citizens and citizens abroad with disabilities participating in international exchange. This commitment dates back to 1995, when ECA ...