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The Future Leaders Exchange Program
(FLEX) is administered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau
of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Check out their website
for additional
information about the FLEX program. |
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Prior to becoming a FLEX participant, students
must go through a rigorous application process. To find about
more about the FLEX
application process, visit the U.S. Department of State Website. |
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After their Academic Year in America, FLEX students
can continue participating in the FLEX program in their home
countries through the FLEX
Alumni Network. The FLEX Alumni Network provides support
to over 11,000 students who have participated in FLEX programs
to continue their "American" experience. |
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Department
of State Alumni website for students and host families to
register and keep in touch. |
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Want to find out more about the Foreign Exchange
Experience? You can read messages left by students and host
families on the U.S.
Department of State's cultural exchange message board: In Their
Own Words! |
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The American
Councils for International Education's Cultural Handbook
is an essential tool for all FLEX local coordinators, foreign
exchange students, and host families. You will need to download
a PDF reader (if you do not already have one) to view
the file. Note: The handbook is a large file and will take
a few minutes to download. |
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Foreign exchange students may feel homesick during
their stay in the U.S. Worldwide classroom (WWC) has some great
essays and tips about overcoming, or helping another overcome,
culture
shock. |
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Technology
Ambassadors Program for FLEX participants facilitated
by Project Harmony, Vermont. The TAP program explores the
benefits and uses of technology in society. FLEX students
develop technical skills during an 11-day workshop and are
encouraged to promote technical advancement in their communities
upon their return home. |
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Sister
Cities International (SCI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to creating and strengthening partnerships between communities
in the United States and abroad. FLEX students can become involved
in activities and events sponsored by SCI promoting relationships
between their American communities and sister communities in
Eurasia. |
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Check out the latest news from the Bureau
of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) on their website!
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) fosters
mutual understanding between the United States and other countries
through international educational and training programs. |
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Today's youth are the diplomats of tomorrow.
Visit the U.S.
Department of State Youth Website to find out how you can
become a diplomat and discover the special programs to get you
there! Also includes a section for kids in grades K-6. |
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The ECA's
Youth Programs Division School Connectivity Project aims
at providing schools in Eurasia with internet connectivity
and curriculum development by creating partnerships between
schools in Eurasia and the U.S. Find out how you can make a difference
through technology! |
