Re: Brazil Exchange Opportunity - Student app due 03/05

We want to let you know about an exciting opportunity for students and staff in Seattle and the Puget Sound area. 
 
The World Affairs Council (WAC), in collaboration with the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Embassy in Brazil, recently hosted a group of 9 high school students, here as Youth Ambassadors from Brazil. They were in Seattle for 12 days, during which they stayed with host families, attended high school classes, and met with various business leaders in the area.
 
In August of this year, 3 students from the Seattle area and 1 adult will join other Americans from four U.S. cities to go to Brazil on a reverse cultural exchange. The program is three weeks long and will include home stays, sightseeing, volunteer activities, and attending a local high school with host siblings. This program is fully funded by the U.S. State Department, and the students who are selected will be responsible for creating action plans during their time in Brazil and will be expected to be fully engaged in all the components of the program. This program is designed for students who may not have other opportunities for international travel and is designed to be an intense experience to enhance their leadership skills while building on international relations.
 
Please contact me for an application.  The deadline to submit an application has been extended to March 5th, 2010. Please feel free to email me or call with any further questions.

Best,
 
Lauren

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Lauren Opstad
Program Officer - International Visitor Program ~ World Affairs Council
2200 Alaskan Way, Ste. 450, Seattle, WA
ph. 206.441-5910 ~ mob. 360.303-4863
World + Insight
International Visitor Program - 2001 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee