Student Ambassador Recruitment, Fall 2011

August, 2011

BCS Sister Cities seeks ten student ambassadors who are current 9th or 10th graders in Bryan or College Station.  Selected students and two adult chaperones will travel to Greifswald, Germany in June, 2012 for a two week home-stay with a English speaking German student.  This cultural exchange program seeks to promote peace through mutual respect and understanding of others. The German students will return to BCS during Spring, 2013 for a two week exchange staying in their American student’s home. 

This unique opportunity attracts mature young students who have a strong desire for foreign travel in a protected environment.  Students who have previously participated have often incorporated this experience into their university majors of international relations, language studies, and political science.  This program requires a family commitment to host the German student when in the US along with participation in their group activities.   The approximate cost this year is $2400 per person, covering airfares, transfers, and some activities.

The student application,  due October 21, 2012, may be downloaded and delivered to the BCS Convention and Visitors Bureau,  715 University Drive East, College Station,  TX 77840.  This office is located across from the Hilton hotel.

A community information meeting  regarding this exchange will be announced in September, 2011.  Applications will be available at all local high schools.