Category: Across the Globe

  • Several attendees, dressed to impress, in front of the step and repeat wall at the event
    Across the Globe
    By American Councils Editorial Staff

    Another Starry Night in Kosovo

    More than 150 guests celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF) last week at the Night of the Rising Stars. The annual fundraising event supports the next generation of KAEF fellows, rising stars with ambitions to use their education to help their country.
  • A young woman reads to children at the newly completed library.
    Across the Globe
    By Abigail Goodman, NSLI-Y Alumna

    Perspective: Abigail in Tajikistan

    Dushanbe, Tajikistan became her second home. Her experience on the National Security Language Initiative for Youth program inspired her to open a children's library in Tajikistan, which led to an invitation to present at an international conference. She is currently a high school senior with plans to study international relations in college.
  • Several educators seated around a table, listening to a presenter
    Across the Globe
    By Adrian Erlinger, Program Manager

    AC Experts: Guide to Global Collaboration

    Higher education institutions are acknowledging the growing role of international collaboration to address global challenges with broad economic and social impacts, from energy, water, and food production to healthcare.  
  • Ambassador Vlora Çitaku addresses the guests
    Across the Globe
    By American Councils Editorial Staff

    A Cause for Celebration: AC's 9th Annual Silent Auction

    American Councils welcomed a crowd to its DC headquarters last week for the 9th annual silent auction, which raised money for scholarships for bright, international scholars. The annual fundraiser focuses on a region of the world where American Councils operates and, this year, programs in Albania and Kosovo took center stage. Dignitaries from both countries addressed the VIP reception, which was officiated by AC board of trustees’ member, Gazmend Gjonbalaj.
  • Mental Health Article Photo
    Across the Globe
    By Merritt Huang, Program Manager

    AC Experts: A Mindful Approach to Study Abroad

    Editor’s Note: October 10 is World Mental Health Day. We asked Ms. Huang, program manager for the Chinese Overseas Flagship Program, to talk about the positive impact mindfulness can have, particularly during study abroad experiences.
  • Karissa Huntingdon
    Across the Globe
    By Karissa Huntington, Senior Program Manager at American Councils

    AC Insights: Why I Host  

    My interest in international exchange really started with my French horn. When I was 15, I wanted to go on a band trip to Europe, but my parents didn’t really think that it was worth the price tag. My midwestern parents had never been abroad and didn’t see the value. If they had known the experience would spark a lifelong passion for international education I’m sure they would have paid. Instead, we compromised. I got a job, earned enough money to pay for half, and took my French horn across the ocean. The trip was amazing.  
  • Brian and Sheila Green, with Georgian Fellow, Veka, posing together with views of Tblisi in the background
    Across the Globe
    By American Councils Editorial Staff

    From Guests to Family

    It started with a text message in 2012: “Love it. Definitely!”

  • The Spawn family, including son Kyle and mother Carla (right), are all smiles with the rest of their family pose for a photo (including their cute puppy!)
    Across the Globe
    By Alexandra Stepanov

    Like Mother, Like Son

    When Kyle Spawn decided to study abroad in Moscow in 2018, he already knew a thing or two about living in Russia.