AFS Intercultural ProgramsExchange Student
Aug. 2012 - Jul. 2013Iowa City, Iowa AreaBureau Educational and Cultural Affairs – U.S. Department of State, Washington D.C. 2012 - 2013 1. Outstanding contribution to community and fostering mutual understanding by completing more than 100 hours of community service, June 2013 2. Gold Medal of successful completion of the U.S. Department of State’s, Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES), 2012 - 2013 World Link, Inc. Chicago, Illinois, 2012 - 2013 1. Recognized in the President’s circle for outstanding achievements in the Public Achievement Leadership Program, June 2013 2. First Place in the International Education Week Cultural Presentation Competition, November 2012 3. Student of the month (October), 2012 BUBW Conference (Better Understanding for a Better World), Orlando, Florida, February 2013 •One of 50 selected participants from around the world for youth leadership and interfaith conference by CECF (Civilization Exchange & Cooperation Foundation). The purpose of this conference is to foster cooperation rather than confrontation among people of different religions and cultures GNML (Global New Media Lab) Youth Tech Camp, PH-International, Vermont, April 2013 •One of 28 selected participants from around the world to harness the power of social media for social change SWEET (Society of Women Exploring Engineering and Technology) Conference, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2012 •One of 10 selected participants from Washington High School to attend the conference and explore the role of women in engineering and technology ISGLC (Iowa Student Global Leadership Conference), February 2012 •Attendees discuss global issues, share about culture, perform a global trade simulation and develop friendship around the world Iowa-Latino Youth Leadership Conference, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 2012