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For the third year, Globalize DC (CGEL) is partnering with American Councils to offer this fully-funded two-way student exchange with Japan, thanks to the support of the US Japan Council. Six (6) DC high school students and two (2) alternates will be selected; DCPS and charter school students are eligible to apply. The purpose of the exchange is to promote cultural understanding and friendship between DC and Japanese teens; provide exposure to social entrepreneurship and community engagement; and develop global leadership skills. Japanese language instruction will be included.  

This year, for the first time, both parts of this two-way exchange will take place during the summer, with follow-up meetings during the 2015-16 school year. The program includes:

• A one-week orientation program for DC students to prepare for the exchange and international travel.
• A 2-1/2 week program in Japan, with Japanese peers, including home stays in Tokyo, and a visit to Tohoku, the region of Japan impacted by the 2011 earthquake
• A 2-1/2 week program of cultural and community exploration in DC, for both DC and Japanese high school students.     
• Regular meetings throughout the 2015-16 school year. 

Application Deadline: April 10, 2015. Program Dates: July 6 - August 16, 2015 (tentative)

For more information visit http://usjapanfuture.org