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Facebook: Connecting Modern Day Pen Pals
In 6th grade, my grade school participated in a pen pal program. We were each paired up with a student in a small town in Kenya. My pen pal's name was Kevin.I jotted down a billion and one things, enclosed a picture, stuck a stamp on the envelope and wished the letter godspeed. Then the waiting for a response began. Six weeks later, I got a letter from Kevin and a photo as well. I was ecstatic. But, just like the piano lessons, pet hamster, and gold lamé leggings, my interest started to wane and eventually Kevin and I stopped writing. Continue Reading »
10 Scholarship Tips to Make Your Travel Dreams a Reality
Are you writing scholarship essays for People to People Ambassador Programs or college? Ryan Oelrich, director of the Ambassadors Foundation, gives 10 tips to get you on the right track and help your essays stand out. Continue Reading »
Facebook's Timeline: Cute Scrapbook or Tentacled Monster?
The jury is still out on Facebook's Timeline, and opinion is divided on what it features will mean for users. Is Timeline the best thing to happen to social media, or does it signify that Facebook is overstepping its bounds? This article explores a few of Timeline's consequences and dives into the debate. Continue Reading »
Citizen Ambassador Programs is on Facebook!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Citizen Ambassador Facebook page, the new social media hub for our adult programs. Through Facebook, you can stay up-to-date with the latest developments, interact with past delegates, ask questions about our programs, and provide feedback on your experiences. Continue Reading »