The Great International Exchange Community: A Response To Global Ties U.S. Community Impact Study
By Evy Vannoy, Program Associate, International Visitors Leadership Program, Meridian International Center The public diplomacy community has long acknowledged the value of exchange programs. However, such efforts to advance mutual understanding and bolster global connections are inherently challenging endeavors to quantify. How much does meeting a group of international visitors impact a local community? To what extent does one’s cultural awareness increase as a result of these interactions? Data that addresses the impact of human connection is challenging to capture. Despite this, in its inaugural study, The Global Ties U.S. Community Impact Report, released by Global Ties U.S....
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