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- Can you guess where this photograph was taken?
Hint: It was shared by one of our American Music Abroad 2012-2013 groups. - LikesSee All
- US Embassy RabatGovernment Organization
- Act of CongressMusician/Band
- Doug Varone and DancersPublic Figure
- American Alliance of MuseumsNon-Profit Organization
- The Boston Boys, one of our talented American Music Abroad 2012-2013 artists, spent the day this week at DC's School Without Walls High School.
"A great way to start our tour of the Middle East & North Africa!" - "Cheer for a Win" by Mina of Montenegro, photo contest finalist and State Alumni of the A-SMYLE program: http://owl.li/eaFJJ
- If tonight's Presidential Town Hall debate was held in your school, what are some important topics you would discuss?
- "I feel like I can go to anywhere in the world now, and learn a new language."
"I found a whole new culture here, a sphere of connections that I'll never forget. I have a life here now."
Take a look at the unforgettable National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) experience that two U.S. high school students had in Turkey: http://youtu.be/00iazehjJ8c - "Cycle Race" by Ali of Pakistan, U.S. Department of State photo contest finalist: http://owl.li/eaFnu
cc U.S. Embassy Pakistan - What's it like to learn a foreign language in another country?
Incredible.
Experience it for yourself, through the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y), a program for U.S. high school students: http://youtu.be/Z_Qk1NXO4fU - "Tanya Muzinda on her way to the podium" by Grace of Zimbabwe: http://owl.li/eaEBf. Runner-up in the Empowering Women and Girls through Sports photo contest.
cc U.S. Embassy Harare - Celebrating the first-ever International Day of the Girl by sharing one of our winning photos from the Empowering Women and Girls through Sports contest:
"Maria's celebration" by Rachid of Morocco: http://owl.li/eaDWO
cc US Embassy Rabat ExchangesConnect - U.S. Department of State updated their cover photo.
Happy International Day of the Girl!
For more on this movement, and how you can participate, see: http://dayofthegirl.org/- Did you know there are 18 other finalists in our Empowering Women and Girls through Sports photo contest?
Starting today, we will share their photos and congratulate them, too!
Congratulations to Carlota of #Mexico, for her photo "Proud"! http://owl.li/eaDzS
cc Embajada Estados Unidos en México. - Reminder: If you're a member of State Alumni, join Deputy Assistant Secretary Robin Lerner at 8:30am EDT for a webchat all about how to study or teach in the U.S.
- They've got moves! Look how Armenian State Alumni celebrate the 20th anniversary of Armenian-US diplomatic relations!
(Can you can spot Ambassador Heffern and his wife? Hint - They show up after minute 5 of the video.) ExchangesConnect - U.S. Department of State updated their cover photo.
To view the top 20 winning photographs, take a look at: http://go.usa.gov/Ybyj- It's been an honor getting to know these 17 incredible leaders from around the world, through the U.S. Department of State & espnW Global Sports Mentoring program.
Following the closing ceremony luncheon yesterday, these emerging leaders had an opportunity to meet with another incredible leader, Secretary Clinton: http://owl.li/eghDa - Happy World Teachers' Day!
Share this and say THANK YOU to all of the teachers who make our world a better place.
And tell them about great teacher exchange programs that U.S. Department of State offers: http://owl.li/efza3 - Interested in studying or teaching in the US?
Make a date to join us next Wednesday for our next State Alumni video webchat! Deputy Assistant Secretary Robin Lerner will explain the J-1 visa process and answer your questions.
*Note: this webchat is available for members only. If you're an exchange program participant, joining is free and easy!
http://www.facebook.com/events/345951982166074/ - Announcing the WINNERS of the Empowering Women and Girls through Sports photo contest!
Congratulations to everyone who participated. The 2 Grand Prizes go to Svetlana of Uzbekistan and Elizabeth of Illinois. We also had 18 phenomenal runners-up.
To see who won and their amazing photos, visit: http://go.usa.gov/Ybyj - If you're in DC tonight, come check out OneBeat at the Atlas Performing Arts Center at 8pm. Come early at 5pm for an exclusive meet & greet with the artists.
Assistant Secretary Ann Stock met with them and saw a preview of their show today and says it's a must-see. - 31 fellows + 21 countries + international collaboration = OneBeat
More on this amazing program, bringing artistis from around the world to the U.S. to create and perform innovative work with their American counterparts:
http://exchanges.state.gov/programs/cultural/onebeat.html
[photo credit: http://1beatmusic.tumblr.com/] - The Zimbabwe adventures continue! Makula Moyo and Saimon Phiri, friends from the Jazz Tap tour this spring, recording with Jazz Tap Ensemble Artistic Director Lynn Dally and musicians at Studio J in LA.
More on DanceMotion USA and the U.S. Department of State: http://owl.li/eag3Q ExchangesConnect - U.S. Department of State updated their cover photo.
American Music Abroad 2012-2013's Mahogany Jones-LIVE ask the audience who their favorite female MC is.
For more on the program: http://owl.li/eadc6 — at Duke Ellington School of the Arts.- Last Day To Apply to the Gilman International Scholarship- Official Page for Study Abroad.
Tell your friends, tell yourself! Get those applications in by October 2nd for your chance at up to $5,000 to study abroad.
Find out if you're eligible and how to apply here: http://goo.gl/SCYDb - Happy International Coffee Day!
Did you know that Hawaii is the only place in America where coffee is grown, and Northern Europeans drink the most coffee? Fun Facts About Coffee: http://owl.li/e5wA5 - It's almost the start of the weekend here in Washington, DC. Happy Friday! Any fun plans you'd like to share?
I highly recommend checking out our exchange programs this weekend, if you're not familiar with them yet: http://exchanges.state.gov/ - ActivityOctoberPeople Who Like This323