Why Foreign Exchange Matters
Many people have asked me WHY I decided to come to Germany. I've been asking myself the same question...
I recently stumbled upon this article and realized how true it is. So now I can calmly encourage others to participate in cultural exchanges BECAUSE IT WILL FOREVER CHANGE YOUR WORLDVIEW FOR THE BETTER.
I recently stumbled upon this article and realized how true it is. So now I can calmly encourage others to participate in cultural exchanges BECAUSE IT WILL FOREVER CHANGE YOUR WORLDVIEW FOR THE BETTER.
"The U.S.-European partnership is central to addressing problems requiring a global response – climate change and energy security; terrorism and organized crime; international trade and financial stability. Because we face a messier and more difficult world, international understanding --direct knowledge of different countries and cultures—will be vital to our ability to meet these many challenges. But if young people do not have the opportunity to experience the world outside the United States, where will our next generation of leaders come from?
When they eventually come into positions of responsibility, the commitment of young people to transatlantic problem-solving will depend in large part on their personal experience. There is no better way to inform young people and to make a life-lasting impression than through exchange programs. Whether university study abroad, high school exchanges, fellowships, or internships in another country, U.S.-European exchange programs offer a new perspective for participants and broaden their worldview in ways they never forget."
- Chris Kojm & Christiana Tsafoulias
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