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Hello, my name is…

Your name

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I am studying abroad on a scholarship from the U.S. Department of State.

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(Fill in with your scholarship program: YES, FLEX, or CBYX.)

My Scholarship

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I decided to study abroad because…

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When I got to the U.S.,

what surprised me most was…

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Now that I’m here, my favorite

parts of American culture are…

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My Country: [fill in]

Population: [fill in]

Language(s) spoken: [fill in]

Religion(s) practiced: [fill in]

Current Political Leader: [fill in]

Currency: [fill in]

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My Culture…

(Insert a photo that shows a cultural tradition or activity from your country.)

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My School…

(Insert your schedule for a typical school day in your home country.)

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My Food…

(Insert a photo of your favorite food. Fill in the name of your home country.)

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Holidays and celebrations…

(Insert a photo of you and your friends/family during a holiday celebration. Fill in your home country.)

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Where I grew up…

• My hometown: _____ (Describe what it looks like.

Big or small? Urban or rural?)

• Population:_____

• Favorite thing about my neighborhood:_____

• As a kid, we used to play:_______

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Some common misconceptions about my culture are…

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The #1 TV shows, celebrities, and artists in my country are…

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Cultural parallels between my country and the US are…

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America Semiquincentennial

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• America 250 celebrates the 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.

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• The celebration kicked off July 4, 2025 and culminates on July 4, 2026

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• Everyone can get involved in the celebration through attending local events, volunteering, and participating in competitions!

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America’s Field Trip

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• America’s Field Trip is a nationwide contest that invites students across the country to share their perspectives on what America means to them

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• Students have the chance to earn an unforgettable field trip experience at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks

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• Submit writing or original artwork in response to the contest’s prompt: “What does America mean to you?”

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• A total of 250 students will be awarded a special behind-the-scenes field trip experience this summer or a cash prize

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Questions?

Interested in hosting a student like me?

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Semester Malaysian students arrive in January!

Thank you for sharing

your culture and making

me feel welcome!