Study Abroad, Make a Difference
National Security Language Initiative for Youth alumni talk about their exchange experiences.
![Shaping the Future of the Kyrgyz Republic Shaping the Future of the Kyrgyz Republic](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130217060438im_/https://www.alumni.state.gov/files/alumni/styles/right_230x129/public/field_image/430x242_flex-alumna.jpg)
Shaping the Future of the Kyrgyz Republic
Nadia Pak, an alumna from the Kyrgyz Republic, is working with other FLEX alumni to mobilize Kyrgyzstani youth to be more active citizens.
![2011-12 Fulbright NEXUS Regional Scholar Program 2011-12 Fulbright NEXUS Regional Scholar Program](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130217060438im_/https://www.alumni.state.gov/files/alumni/styles/right_230x129/public/field_image/430x242_fulbright-nexus-video.jpg)
2011-12 Fulbright NEXUS Regional Scholar Program
The Fulbright Regional Network for Applied Research (NEXUS) Program is a network of junior scholars, professionals and mid-career applied researchers from the United States and other Western Hemisphere nations engaged in a year-long program that includes multi-disciplinary, team-based research, seminar meetings, and a Fulbright exchange experience, in one of three areas: Science, Technology and Innovation; Entrepreneurship; and Sustainable Energy.
![Human Rights Clubs in Rwanda (Youth Leadership Program) Human Rights Clubs in Rwanda (Youth Leadership Program)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130217060438im_/https://www.alumni.state.gov/files/alumni/styles/right_230x129/public/field_image/430x242_youth-leadership-video.jpg)
Human Rights Clubs in Rwanda (Youth Leadership Program)
Alumni of U.S. Department of State's Youth Leadership Program, started Peace Clubs for local high school students in Rwanda.
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New ECA Websites
After years of extensive research and planning, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce the launch of our redesigned ECA Bureau and Exchanges websites.
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International Exchange Alumni
Welcome to the new International Exchange Alumni website!
![Photographing the Color of Hay Photographing the Color of Hay](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130217060438im_/https://www.alumni.state.gov/files/alumni/styles/right_230x129/public/field_image/mclaughlin_image1.jpg)
Photographing the Color of Hay
Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Romania, Kathleen Laraia McLaughlin shares some of the photos she took in Romania of the changes she witnessed between urban dwellers and those from the rural areas.