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ALUMNI VOICES
Excerpts from recently published alumni stories:
"My job was in a restaurant as a busser. I worked with many international students, and I met my friend Martin from Russia. Every time we finished work we would sit down by the lake and chat. Martin asked me once about my religion, Islam. He had a very negative perception of Muslims because of depictions in the media. I told him that Islam is all about love, peace and compassion, and that we are open to all religions and accept them as they are. My friend apologized to me and told me that he is more eager to know more about Islam and will never believe something without proof anymore. He said he will say proudly that he has a Muslim friend, and that’s something that really touched my heart. -Amir Ammar (CIEE Work & Travel USA, 2016)
"Studying abroad showed me how diverse the world is – in flora and fauna of course, but especially with people. It was building relationships with the people I met abroad, turning strangers to friends, which allowed me to gain perspective I otherwise wouldn't have." -Samantha Farquhar (CIEE Study Abroad, Kralendijk, Bonaire, 2014)
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From left: CIEE Study Abroad alumni volunteer with the NGO Guestbook Project in Portugal; celebrating the Fourth of July (Independence Day in the United States) with a throwback photo of a CIEE Work & Travel USA participant experiencing the holiday while on program; a glimpse at the winning photo entry in the 70th Anniversary CIEE Alumni Storytelling Contest.
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