- TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN (November 13, 2020) – In early 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent in cooperation with American Councils for International Education (American Councils), will launch the “American Window” initiative throughout the Republic of Uzbekistan. The initiative will provide the communities where Windows are located with modern resource libraries and dynamic conference spaces and will offer electronic and paper-based books, a diverse array of educational and cultural resources in… Read More
- Editor's note: Looking for a way to spend your leap day? We recommend spending this bonus day enjoying one of the books from our Black History Month staff reading list. These books are all written by black authors and recommended by at least one AC staff member. Those with multiple recommendations are listed as our top reads, and both lists below are sorted alphabetically by title. Happy reading! AC's Top Reads "Americanah" By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Teaser: Ifemelu… Read More
- Editor's note: We know that study abroad is a transformative and personal experience. To celebrate Black History Month, we asked several of our black staff members to talk about how studying abroad impacted their identities. "I studied abroad for a year from 2014-2015 at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan. Studying abroad allowed me to question many parts of my assumed identity for the first time. I gained a more open, inclusive worldview alongside making some of the most loyal and… Read More
- Editor's note: Our staff have shared a lot of insights this year. Instead of narrowing down our top three, we decided to share all of their wisdom on studying abroad, learning a language, internationalization, mindfulness, and more. Enjoy all of the AC employee authored pieces from 2019. We're looking forward to even more wisdom in 2020. AC Insights: Why My Admiration for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Isn't About Politics By Christopher Muller Published: February 5, 2019… Read More
- Editor’s note: Adrian Erlinger manages innovation and capacity building initiatives at American Councils. He has been leading the way on several internationalization projects, including the US-Chile University Partnerships program, which has provided strategic advisory to a consortium of Chilean universities to achieve their internationalization goals. Higher education institutions are acknowledging the growing role of international collaboration to address global challenges with… Read More
- 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. What’s the first image that comes to mind when you hear the word ‘mindfulness’? Is it an idyllic scene of Bohemians in long skirts frolicking across a green field? Or, do you perhaps see a young monk serenely sitting within a Buddhist temple in lotus pose?… Read More
- Editor’s note: Anastasiya Gulak is a program assistant for Open World who grew up speaking Ukrainian and Russian. She later studied English and French and has maintained her skills in all four languages. She has worked as an interpreter, volunteered as a translator for refugees and students, and continues to seek out opportunities to hone her skills. She offered her tips for studying, learning, and maintaining a second (or third, or fourth) language. My love for foreign languages … Read More
- Editor’s note: Karissa Huntington is the senior program manager for field operations at American Councils, where she has worked for eight years. She didn't start her career in international education, but hosting international students changed her path. She and her husband have hosted a total of 45 students, au pairs, and foster children from more than 20 countries. She thinks she’ll probably always host, and she thinks you should also consider hosting, even just once. My interest in… Read More
- Editor’s note: Adrian Erlinger manages innovation and capacity building initiatives at American Councils. He has been leading the way on several internationalization projects, including the Central Asia University Partnership Program (UniCEN), which recently brought together representatives from 20 Central Asian universities and US experts in Tashkent, Uzbekistan to design action plans for partnerships. What is internationalization, anyway? The world faces big economic,… Read More
- It started with a text message in 2012: “Love it. Definitely!” That was Sheila Green’s response after her husband Brian asked if she was open to hosting a fellow from Ukraine. Five fellows later, the Green family has no plans of stopping. They’ve hosted two fellows from Ukraine, two from Georgia, and one from Armenia—all through the Professional Fellows Program (PFP). The State Department sponsored program, which is administered by American Councils, is a two-way exchange for young… Read More
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