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Building a Future Through Technology

Sura Mubarak

Notable Alumni
Student
Jordan
Sura Mubarak is a true TechGirl—developing a robotics project to help people with hand disabilities control a computer and starting a volunteering organization. Sura knew that in order to pursue her love of robotics, a trip to the United States was in her future.
TechGirls Western Hemisphere›United States
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Disability is Diversity: Dr. Christie L. Gilson Shares her Story

Christie Gilson

Alumni Story
Assistant Professor of Education at Moravian College
United States (Pennsylvania)
"Just because you have a disability does not mean you can't do an exchange program," says Dr. Christie Gilson. Read more about how an exchange program is an opportunity for anyone.
Fulbright Program Fulbright Program›Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program East Asia and the Pacific›China
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Shaping the Future of the Kyrgyz Republic

Nadezdha Pak

Alumni Story
Student Organizer
Kyrgyzstan
Nadia Pak, a Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program alumna from the Kyrgyz Republic, is working with other FLEX alumni to mobilize Kyrgyzstani youth to be more active citizens.
Future Leaders Exchange Western Hemisphere
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Human Rights Clubs in Rwanda (Youth Leadership Program)

Sharon Muvara

Alumni Story
Youth Human Rights Activist
Rwanda
After returning home from her exchange program on human rights in the United States, Sharon worked with 21 other Rwandan exchange alumni students and educators to launch high school human rights clubs throughout Rwanda.
Youth Leadership Programs Western Hemisphere›United States
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The Spirit of Volunteerism in Zambia

Mark Chilongu

Alumni Story
Community Organizer
Zambia
During his time in the United States as a participant in the International Visitor Leadership Program, Mark Chilongu of Lusaka, Zambia was struck by the way in which Americans shared their time and resources to care for the poor.
International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Western Hemisphere›United States
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The Confidence to Lead: Lilia Sevastyanova

Lilia Sevastyanova

Alumni Story
Artistic Director
Uzbekistan
The Confidence to Lead: Lilia Sevastyanova
International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Western Hemisphere›United States
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Alumnus of the Month

Hunter Zhao

United States

How do you make a difference in this world? That question was on Hunter Zhao’s mind when he first stepped foot on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2014, as a first generation college student.

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