Our Mission

ExchangesConnect (http://connect.state.gov) is an international online community managed by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs that connects potential, current, and former exchange program participants so that they can discuss application processes, programs, and living abroad.

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Meet the ExchangesConnect Team

Michelle		Nika		Melissa		Maxine and Susie		Kari
Exchanges Connect Administrator		Exchanges Connect Team Member		Facebook and Twitter Manager		Exchanges Connect Moderators		Exchanges Connect Team Member

About the Bureau

The Bureau's overall mission is to increase mutual understanding between people of the United States and people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange. For more information about the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, please see http://exchanges.state.gov.

Meet the ExchangesConnect Community Leaders

Community Leaders are active members of ExchangesConnect who have demonstrated their knowledge of their exchange program or country and who serve as greeters and leaders in our discussion groups.