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AnnouncementsWASHINGTON—As the cities, states, and countries where American Councils operates begin to reopen, the senior leadership team continues to prioritize the safe
Alumni UpdatesAlmost all of the students who packed their bags for American Councils’ Politics and Public Diplomacy in Contemporary Russia program in 2018 were just that: students. All except Samantha Williams. Unlike the rest of her cohort, Ms. Williams was used to grading finals rather than studying for them.
Across the Globe"In Japanese, there is a word kikkake, which means 'the reason for starting something' or 'the story behind it.' It refers to a moment that defines your life in ways often unseen or unanticipated. Studying abroad was most certainly a kikkake in my career in international education, and it continues to impact how I think, how I view myself, and how I interact with others every single day."
Across the GlobeEditor's note: Our staff have shared a lot of insights this year.
Alumni UpdatesIn 1996, Thomas Burns decided to take his study of the Russian language to the next level by spending a semester in St. Petersburg and what is now the Russian Language and Area Studies Program. Since then, he's lived and worked in several other countries while building his career as a visual storyteller. Today, he is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Across the GlobeEditor's note: Hannah Combe is not a dancer by trade, but her enthusiasm for dance helped her find community while living overseas. Ms.
Across the GlobeWhen Kyle Spawn decided to study abroad in Moscow in 2018, he already knew a thing or two about living in Russia.
AnnouncementsRenewing its commitment to making study abroad accessible to all, American Councils debuted the US Study Abroad Assistance Fund today to support American stu
American Councils is pleased to congratulate our partners at Lehigh University for earning the 2019 Andrew Heiskell Award in student mobility for the Iacocca
Alumni UpdatesAlumni HighlightLaura Garvie has called many places home, including the "Paris of East Java," Malang, Indonesia. She attributes her professional-level language skills to her semester-long study through the Indonesian Overseas Program (IOP) in 2016. Laura is currently pursuing a master's degree and continuing to connect with the Indonesian community in her current home, Paris, France.