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Student Leader Institutes promote a better understanding of the U.S. abroad and help
to develop future world leaders.
These Institutes explore the principles of democracy and
fundamental American values such as individual rights, freedom
of expression, pluralism and tolerance, and volunteerism.
Participants have the opportunity to meet their American peers,
engage in local community and service activities, and learn
about the United States.
Current Student Leader Institutes include:
Student Leader Institutes typically take place during the
months of June, July, and August, with the exception of the
Institutes for Argentina, Chile, Uruguay; Bolivia, Peru; Brazil;
and Korea which occur in January and February.
Global Student Leader Institutes
are hosted by a consortia of universities and colleges under
the administration of: The
Academy for Educational Development
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Participating Countries:
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University of Alabama in Huntsville
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China |
Nazareth College |
Turkey |
University of Arkansas |
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa |
Green River Community College |
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan |
University of Minnesota
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Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia |
Southern Illinois University |
Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam |
University of Vermont |
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan |
Western Hemisphere Student Leader Institutes are hosted by a consortia of universities and colleges under
the administration of: The Institute for Training and Development
Host Institutions:
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Participating Countries |
Institute for Training and Development (ITD)
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Argentina, Chile, Uruguay |
University of Arizona
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Bolivia, Peru
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University of Tennessee
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Brazil |
University of Tennessee
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Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela
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Institute for Training and Development (ITD)
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Guatemala, Mexico
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University of Arizona |
Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua,
Panama |
Korean Student Leaders Institute is hosted by: The
University of Chicago
Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program is hosted
by a consortia of universities and colleges under the administration
of:
World Learning
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Program Themes:
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University of Connecticut |
Entrepreneurship |
Indiana University
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Media and journalism
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Colorado State University
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Public policy
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University of California-Santa Cruz |
Science and technology |
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"My program changed my life dramatically. After my experience in the U.S., all I think about how is how I can make things better in my dear country, Jordan. My program gave me so much hope that things will be better if only we work harder and have more organized visions and plans."
- Quote by Dima from Jordan.
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