Members of Wisconsin Football Team Exemplify Citizen Diplomacy
Still considering opportunities to become a home host to an international student this year? American Councils for International Understanding, a USCCD member, recently contacted us to share a success story written by one of their past students who was home hosted through their program.
One need only read this compelling personal story of how a Wisconsin high school football team embraced a new student and culture to understand the impact hosting can have not only on one student but an entire school community.
In his own words, Sabbir's experience as a home hosted international student visiting from Bangladesh demonstrates how this opportunity helped foster mutual understanding between students and community members, break cultural stereotypes, and create lasting bonds... to name just a few of the many benefits. Sabbir and his American teammates truly embody the spirit of citizen diplomacy: listening, sharing and learning about each other's cultures in kindness and friendship.
Are you ready to make an impact that will be felt around the world? Create a positive and meaningful experience for an international student, your family and your community by becoming a home host in 2011-2012.
To learn more, visit the American Councils website:
American Councils for International Understanding
Email: inbound@americancouncils.org
Or call: 866-790-2086
Do you have a story of success as a home host or international student who was hosted in the U.S. or abroad that might inspire others to host? Share your experience and how it impacted you by taking a moment to comment here on our blog, Facebook or Twitter!
Posted Sunday, August 28, 2011