“As a first-generation Jordanian-American who has spent my personal and professional life learning about people, cultures, and ways to bridge the many gaps that exist in our world today, I owe so much of my growth as a person to international exchange. In the political and global environment we currently find ourselves in, the more conversations that can be had about the benefits of international exchange programs, the better. Our world needs to progress in a positive direction where differences are embraced as opportunities to learn and prosper, in a cooperative and inclusive world.” ~ Elizabeth from the United States