Cover illustration created by Vincent Hughes based on a photograph courtesy of American Jewish Society for Service

Kickin’ It

Thirty youngsters from around the world came to the United States to hone their soccer skills, travel to the 2006 World Cup, and create life-long memories.

Living and Learning in Diversity
A Web Chat With Members in the Middle East Coexistence House

College women living a social experiment on the campus of Rutgers University describe their experiences and the lessons they’ve taken from them.

Heading for 2020 Amid Echoes of the Past

U.S. students with high-level computers skills travel to Rwanda to help other young people learn more about computers.

Lunch in Rwanda
Brian Newman

Talk across the lunch table leads to an understanding of others.

On the Memorial March
Leah Rommereim

An American student goes to Rwanda to teach information technology and learns about courage.

Inspire, Inform, Involve

Young people reach the wider world in the online community TakingITGlobal.org.

Meeting People, Sharing Ideas Online
Maitreyi Doshi

Signing up with an online community has sent a young Indian woman on some far-flung journeys.

A Personal Experience in International Relations
Charlene Porter, Managing Editor, eJournalUSA

Exchange programs help young people broaden their view of the world, and millions have seized that opportunity over the last several decades.

What Do I Do?

Some information to assist readers who are interested in pursuing opportunities in exchange programs.

Where Do I Go for Information?

A selection of exchange programs are highlighted to help readers begin the search for a program that will suit their needs and interests.

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