by Laine Cavanaugh | Sep 14, 2020 | Opinion Articles
As published in Medium on September 14, 2020. Families are managing challenges with their children going back to school in a world that certainly looks different than it did last September. Many school districts have returned to classes virtually and parents continue...
by Ilir Zherka | Aug 21, 2020 | Opinion Articles
As published in Medium on August 5, 2020. As Congress debates another round of coronavirus relief legislation, American businesses and families continue to struggle while the coronavirus pandemic maintains its tireless chokehold on the economy. The Administration has...
by Laine Cavanaugh | Jul 31, 2020 | Opinion Articles
The HuffPost recently published, “Au Pairs Come To The U.S. Seeking Cultural Exchange, But The State Department Often Fails To Protect Them.” Unfortunately, this article does not accurately depict the au pair cultural exchange program satisfaction rates by...
by Laine Cavanaugh | Nov 22, 2019 | Opinion Articles
Program Fellow Gabrielle Cascio shares her experience as an international educator in Romania, as part of the celebration of International Education Week.How did you decide to go abroad initially?Ever since I can remember, I have known that I wanted to travel, study,...
by Laine Cavanaugh | Sep 17, 2019 | Opinion Articles
As published in the Daily Progress on September 15, 2019. At age 7, I attended summer camp for the first time. I don’t remember much else, but I vividly remember the camp counselors. They seemed impressively mature and exceedingly cool. To add to their impact, my...
by Ilir Zherka | Aug 29, 2019 | Opinion Articles
As the summer comes to a close, international camp counselors, who shape the experience of so many American campers, will be crossing over land and sea to return to their homes abroad. Not only does their experience infuse American camps with diverse cultures from...