Start a Discussion

ExchangesConnect is a great place to participate in discussions about cross-cultural topics in informal ways with other community members. Many members are current and past exchange program participants and others are simply interested in cross-cultural understanding.

Click the headings below to explore and read the posts that relate to those categories.

Once you have read the description for each category, consider joining a discussion by contributing your own thoughts or start another discussion of your own. There are eight discussion forum categories:

• Exchange Programs - News and Participant Experiences
• Share your first-hand experiences about Exchange Programs, as well as news articles, videos, and other information.
  
• Member Stories & Introductions
• What brought you to ExchangesConnect? Introduce yourself and welcome new members to the ExchangesConnect community. Featured Members of the Month will also be announced here.
  
• Sharing My Culture
• Gain a deeper appreciation for your own culture and for other cultures by sharing stories. Post information about your community, customs, and traditions, and read about others' cultural perspectives as well.
  
• International Education
• Are you an educator, an English teacher, or a teacher of other languages? Discuss global education topics in this forum.
  
• Campaigns and Causes
• Discuss local issues and current trends, as well as common global issues facing all of us.
  
• Questions and Feedback
• Post general questions or feedback you might have about ExchangesConnect or exchange programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
  
• General Topics
• Express your viewpoints on other general topics not included in the above categories.
  
• Notes from the Administrator
• Read important announcements from the ExchangesConnect Administrator.
  

Most importantly, don't forget to tag your discussion before you save it!