New Questions for Question Bank (10-10)

Additional Questions to Add to

Information collection’s question bank

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION SECTION

Question 794:	Type
In what year did you participate in the [Insert Name of program] [as a Fall Resident]? Please select one box.	IE
Note: Directions only used when question is not displayed as a drop-down list of years

Question 795:	Type
Which statement best describes your IVLP exchange? Please select one box	IE

	√
I traveled by myself on the exchange
I traveled with one or two other people from my country
I traveled with a group of people only from my country
I traveled with a group of people from my region (e.g., West Africa, Eurasia)
I traveled with a group of people from around the world
I don’t remember

Question 796:	Type
What was your profession when you participated in the Cultural Visitors Program? Please select one box.	IE

	√
Actor
Arts presenter/manager
Dancer
Director
Film artist
Musician
Singer
Theater technician
Visual artist
Other(please write in):

Question 797:	Type
What was the primary sport you played, coached or administrated when you participated in the Sports Visitors Program? Please select one box.	IE

Sport	√
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer (football)
Track & field
Other (Please write in):

Question 798:	Type
Did you participate as an athlete, coach or sports program administrator? Please select one box.	IE

Position	√
Athlete
Coach
Sports program administrator

Question 799:	Type
Exchange programs provide participants with many important opportunities for learning and engaging people from other countries. In the table below, please identify the three most important accomplishments resulting from your participation in the [Insert Name of program].	IE
Note: Response categories will vary depending on the program.

	√
Advanced my professional skills
Attended cultural events and performances
Attended performances, working rehearsals or showcases in the United States
Built relationships with artists, directors, etc.
Built relationships with other players and coaches from [my country and around the world/the U.S.]
Built relationships with other young writers from [my region/the U.S.]
Built relationships with U.S. cultural organizations
Conducted research for a new project
Developed professional contacts from [around the world/the U.S.]
Developed professional contacts with writers from [around the world/the U.S.]
Developed professional contacts with artists, directors, technicians and managers from [outside] the United States
Developed professional contacts with arts managers and professional from [outside] the United States
Developed professional contacts with publishers
Expanded my network of professional contacts
Explored a variety of writing styles and topics
Explored American literature and poetry
Explored American performing arts and culture
Explored new or different approaches and techniques in creative writing or poetry
Explored the diversity of American art and culture
Finished a work I brought with me
Gained exposure to arts management in practice through mentorships
Gained insight into the role of the private sector in American performing arts and culture
Improved my playing skills and techniques
Improved arts management skills
Improved my ability to organize, plan and manage sports teams and programs
Improved my coaching skills and knowledge
Improved my English skills
Improved my writing skills
Increased my contacts with translators
Increased my understanding of U.S. local or national government policies that affect my industry
Increased understanding of how arts and culture can be used to address social issues
Interacted with a writing community
Interacted with the artistic community
Learned about American art, theater and film
Learned about American fiction, poetry, drama, or screenplays
Learned about the American approach to sports
Learned how performing arts and culture can be used to address social issues
Learned how sports can be used to address problems faced by youth
Learned how to use technology in arts management
Learned more about American people and American society
Learned new development and fundraising skills
Learned new management skills
Learned new or different approaches and techniques in my field of performing or fine arts
Learned new or different management and administrative practices from arts and culture institutions in the United States
Learned new techniques in my craft (dancing, singing, playing an instrument, acting, etc.)
Lived and studied in the United States
Lived and worked in an academic setting
Other (Please write in):
Participated in workshops with other performing artists, directors, arts managers or theater technicians in the United States
Performed in the United States
Purchased artistic material not readily available in my country
Shared my culture with others

Question 800:	Type
How much did the IVLP meet your expectations? Please select one box.	IE

Did not meet any of my expectations	Did not meet most of my expectations	Met some of my expectations	Met most of my expectations	Met all of my expectations

Question 801:	Type
What is your most important accomplishment [or achievement] that is a direct result of your experience in the [Insert Name of Program]?	IE
Response: Open-ended
Note: Question will differ depending on the program’s focus

Question 802:	Type
How much did the Between the Lines program improve your knowledge and skills in creative writing, poetry and forms of expression? Please select one box in each row.	IE

	Not at All	To a Small Extent	To a Good Extent	To a Great Extent	Not Applicable
Creative Writing
Character development
Plot development
Setting
Dialogue and voice/point of view
Creativity
Poetry
Structure
Voice
Imagery
Use of metaphors and/or similes
Other skills
Critiquing other works
Critiquing and editing your own work
Expressing your opinion verbally
Presenting work to an audience
Translation from English to Arabic of written works (yours or others)
Translation from Arabic to English of written works (yours or others)
English grammar
Arabic grammar

Question 803:	Type
Have you applied the knowledge and skills that you learned during the Between the Lines program since your return home? Please select one box in each row.	IE

	Yes	No
Creative Writing
Character development
Plot development
Setting
Dialogue and voice/point of view
Creativity
Poetry
Structure
Voice
Imagery
Use of metaphors and/or similes
Other skills
Critiquing other works
Critiquing and editing your own work
Expressing your opinion verbally
Presenting work to an audience
Translation from English to Arabic of written works
Translation from Arabic to English of written works
English grammar
Arabic grammar

Question 804:	Type
Thinking back, how much did your knowledge and understanding of the following topics increase as a result of your participation in the IVLP? Please select one box in each row.	IE

	Not at All	To a Small Extent	To a Good Extent	To A Great Extent
Arts management
Fundraising and revenue generation
Community outreach
Public relations and marketing
Research and conservation
Cultural and historic preservation
Training and education programs
Public-private partnerships for the arts
The role of the private sector in promoting arts and culture
Development and management of exhibitions, performances and festivals
Volunteerism and community involvement
Tourism and economic development
Role of U.S. national and local governments in arts and culture
Performing arts policy
Use of new technologies
Trends in American art and culture
American theater
American music
American film and television
American dance
American art

Question 805:	Type
Thinking back, to what extent did the [Insert Program Name] improve your knowledge and skills in the following areas? Please select one box in each row.	IE
Note: Response categories will vary depending on the program focus

	Not at All	To a Small Extent	To a Good Extent	To a Great Extent	Not Applicable
Playing and practicing techniques
Coaching techniques and methods
Strength and conditioning
Nutrition and fitness
Teamwork and team building
Leadership skills
Conflict resolution skills
Sports management and administration
Arts management
Fundraising and revenue generation
Public relations and marketing
Training and education programs
Public-private partnerships for the arts
The role of the private sector in promoting arts and culture
Development and management of exhibitions, performances and festivals
Volunteerism and community involvement
Role of U.S. national and local governments in arts and culture
Use of new technologies
Trends in American art and culture
Other (Please write in):

Question 806:	Type
In addition the above list in Question [Insert Question #], were there any other topics that were an important part of what you learned during your exchange program?	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 807:	Type
Have you been able to apply any of the following topics you learned as a participant in the IVLP? Please select one box in each row.	IE

	Yes	No	Not Applicable
Arts management
Fundraising and revenue generation
Community outreach
Public relations and marketing
Research and conservation
Cultural and historic preservation
Training and education programs
Public-private partnerships for the arts
The role of the private sector in promoting arts and culture
Development and management of exhibitions, performances and festivals
Volunteerism and community involvement
Tourism and economic development
Role of U.S. national and local governments in arts and culture
Performing arts policy
Use of new technologies
Trends in American art and culture
American theater
American music
American film and television
American dance
American art
Other (Please write in):

Question 808:	Type
Have you been able to apply the skills and techniques that you learned during the program since your return home? Please select one box in each row.	IE

	Yes	No
Playing and practicing techniques
Coaching techniques and methods
Strength and conditioning
Nutrition and fitness
Teamwork and team building
Leadership skills
Conflict resolution skills
Sports management and administration

Question 809:	Type
Did you apply any of the knowledge and skills you learned during the program since your return home? Please select one box in each row	IE

	Yes	No
Strategic planning
Fundraising and revenue generation
Public relations and marketing
Audience development
Providing training and education programs
Creating public-private partnerships for the arts
Promoting the role of the private sector in promoting arts and culture
Developing and managing exhibitions, performances and festivals
Promoting volunteerism and community involvement
Using new technologies

Question 810:	Type
Describe any obstacles or barriers you have faced while implementing what you have learned while a participant in the [Insert Program Name].	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 811:	Type
How has the Sports Visitors Program affected your skills and abilities as a player, coach or manager of sports programs?	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 812:	Type
Has your self-confidence changed as a result of your exchange experience? Please select one box.	IE

Decreased Greatly	Decreased Somewhat	Stayed the Same	Increased Somewhat	Increased Greatly

Question 813:	Type
How has your creative writing or poetry changed as a direct result of your participation in the exchange program?	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 814:	Type
To what extent do you think you were able to share your culture with other teachers, students and writers while you participated in the program? Please select one box.	IE

Not At All	To A Small Extent	To A Good Extent	To A Great Extent	Not Applicable

Question 815:	Type
What was the most significant aspect of your culture that you were able to share with other teachers, students and writers?	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 816

Question A1:	Type
To what extent did the [Insert Program Name] improve your skills? Please select one box.	IE
Question A2:
To what extent did the [Insert Program Name] improve your knowledge and skills in your technical field? Please select one box.
Note: Question will differ depending on the program’s focus

Not At All	To A Small Extent	To A Good Extent	To A Great Extent	Not Applicable

Question 817:	Type
Which aspects of the [Insert Name of Program] were the most valuable in increasing your [writing skills and techniques / skills]? Please select one box in each row	IE
Note: Response categories will vary depending on the program

	Yes	No	Not Applicable
International Literature Today course
Weekly Public Panels
International Translation Workshop
Reading and performances
Playwrights’ program
The IWP Cinemateque
Cultural activities and field trips
Community interaction
Joint performance with American performing artists
Close observation of techniques of other performing artists, managers, directors or theater technicians in Washington, D.C., New York City and other cities
Workshops run by American performing artists, managers, directors or theater technicians
Meetings and discussions about performance art, acting and techniques with other performing artists
Meetings and discussions about managing, directing or theater techniques with other managers, directors or theater technicians
Arts Management course taught at the Kennedy Center Arts Management Institute
Developing a strategic plan for the organization I manage
Discussions with the Director and other managers of the Kennedy Center
Discussions with Directors and other managers of arts organizations in Washington, D.C.
Discussions with the Director and other managers of arts organizations in New York City
Mentorship placement outside of Washington, D.C.
Discussions about managing arts organizations with other participants in the Fellows Mentoring Program
Other (Please write in):

Question 818:	Type
Please provide an example of how you have been able to apply the [knowledge / skills / techniques] that you learned during your [exchange program / residency].	IE
Response: Open-ended
Note: Question will differ depending on the program’s focus

Question 819:	Type
How has your experience in the [Insert Program Name] impacted your career?	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 820:	Type
Since your return home from your exchange program, have you been able to diversify funding sources for your organization? Please select one box.	IE

	√
Yes
No
Not applicable

Question 821:	Type
If you answered yes to Question 10, please describe how you’ve been able diversify funding.	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 822:	Type
Have you done any of the following as a result of your participation in the International Writing Program? Please select one box in each row.	IE

	Yes	No
Started or finished a new work
Organized a writing or poetry workshop
Participated in a writing or poetry workshop
Participated in a writers’ network
Critiqued and edited others’ works
Critiqued and edited your own work
Translated writing or poetry
Wrote a work in English
Mentored young writers
Collaborated in a writing, film or poetry project

Question 823:	Type
As a direct result of your participation in the [Insert Name of Program], have you done or received any of the following [in school/university,] at work or in your community? Please select one box in each row	IE
Note: Question and response categories will vary depending on the program

	Yes	No
Assumed a leadership role or position in my community
Became more focused on my education
Collaborated in arts, dance, theater or film project
Established a new organization [club or team] in my community
Established a new organization, club or team at school/university
Higher level of responsibilities or leadership at school /university
Higher level of responsibilities or leadership in the same job
Increased recognition from professional colleagues and peers
Increased salary/wages
New job with more responsibilities
Obtained a sports scholarship for school/university
Organized an arts, dance, theater or film festival
Organized or initiated new activities and projects in my community
Organized or initiated new activities or projects at school/ university
Organized or initiated new activities or projects in the same job
Other (Please write in):
Participated in arts, dance, theater or film festival
Received a fellowship or stipend to continue my [writing / artistic work]
Served as a teacher/mentor for new artists, directors [technicians] or managers
Set new goals for myself
Taught or lectured at a university

Question 824:

Question A1:	Type
Thinking back, what was your level of knowledge about the following aspects of the United States before participating in the [Insert Name of Program]? Please select one box in each row	IE
Question A2:
Thinking back, what was your level of knowledge about the following aspects of the United States after participating in the [Insert Name of Program]? Please select one box in each row	IE
Note: Most response categories will be the same across the surveys, with a few that will vary depending on the program’s focus.

	No Knowledge	Limited Knowledge	Moderate Knowledge	Extensive Knowledge
Daily life in the United States
American writing and poetry
American sports
American arts and culture
Religious diversity in the United States
Ethnic diversity in the United States
The U.S. political system
Education in the United States
Freedom of speech and the press in the United States
Voluntary community services and philanthropy in the United States
American history
American popular culture
The United States overall

Question 825:	Type
How did your views of the United States Government and the American people change as a result of your participation in the exchange program? Please select one box in each row	IE

	Much less favorable	Less favorable	No change	More favorable	Much more favorable
United States Government
American People

Question 826:	Type
How did your [fall residency/exchange visit] in the United States influence your work?	IE
Response: Open-ended
Note: Question will differ depending on the program’s focus

Question 827:	Type
Have you shared your experience or the knowledge you gained during your participation in the [Insert Name of Program] in any of the following ways? Please select all that apply.	IE
Note: Response categories will vary depending on the program.

	√
Demonstration of new skills or techniques
Demonstration or performance in your community
Discussion with other writers, poets, or playwrights
Discussion with students and colleagues at your university
Discussion with your colleagues [and peers]
Discussion with your family
Discussion with your friends and community members
Formal presentation at a community event
Formal presentation at work
Formal presentation at your school/university
Interview with a media outlet (newspaper, television, radio or Internet)
Other (Please write in):
Post on a blog or other Internet networking space
Reading of your work
Shared writing or poetry you wrote while in the United States
Wrote a newspaper or magazine article, including an editorial or opinion piece
Wrote a non-academic book
Wrote a professional article for a journal or academic publication
Wrote an academic book

Question 828:	Type
Do you think your family, friends and [peers/ colleagues] have a more favorable or less favorable opinion of the United States because of the information you shared with them? Please select one box.	IE

Much less favorable	Less favorable	No change	More favorable	Much more favorable	I don’t know

Question 829:	Type
Once the Fall Residency program ended, did you continue your work at the University of Iowa or another academic institution in the United States?	IE

	
Yes
No

Question 830:	Type
Have you returned to the United States since you participated in [Insert Name of Program]?	IE

	√
Yes
No

Question 831:	Type
If you did return to the United States, did you teach or lecture for the International Writing Program?	IE

	
Yes
No

Question 832:

Question A1:	Type
How much time have you spent in the United States on business travel or for professional reasons other than for the International Writing Program since your fall residency in Iowa? Please select one box.	IE
Question A2:
Approximately how much time have you spent in the United States on business travel or for professional reasons since your participation in the [Insert Name of Program]? Please select one box.
Note: Question will differ depending on the program

	√
None
Less than 1 month
1 month up to 3 months
3 months up to 6 months
6 months up to one year
One year or greater

Question 833:	Type
How much time have you spent in the United States on personal travel since your [your participation in the [Insert Name of Program] / residency in Iowa]? Please select one box.	IE

	√
None
Less than 1 month
1 month up to 3 months
3 months up to 6 months
6 months up to one year
One year or greater

Question 834:	Type
If you traveled to the United States on business, what was the reason for traveling?	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 835:	Type
Do you expect to return to the United States within the next five years?	IE

	√
Yes
No
I don’t know

Question 836:	Type
Have you been in contact with people you met during the [Insert Name of Program]?	IE

	
Yes
No

Question 837:	Type
Of the following list of people you met through your participation in [Insert Name of Program], whom have you been in contact with since your return home? Please select all that apply.	IE
Note: Question depends on the audience, Response categories will vary depending on the program.

	√
[Insert Name of Program] alumni
[Insert Name of Program] Director
[Insert Name of Program]Coordinator
Alumni of other U.S. [cultural] exchange programs in my country
American coaches
American colleagues and/or professional contacts I met while in the United States
American colleagues or arts management professionals I met in New York City
American organizations, such as sports teams, sports leagues, NGOs, and schools
American students [and players]
American teachers
Arabic teachers
Chaperones
Lecturers and teachers at the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the Kennedy Center
Other (Please write in):
Other exchange students in the program
Other participants I met while on my IVLP exchange program
Other participants in the International Writing Program
Other program participants
Other program participants from institutions different than my own
Performing artists with whom you made joint performances
Performing artists, arts managers, directors and theater technicians I met during my exchange
Potential collaborators I met during networking events
Professors I met at the University of Iowa
Program agency staff
Sports Visitor Program staff from AED, World Learning, or Partners for the Americas
Sports Visitors Program participants I met while in the United States
The Associate Director of the [Insert Name of Program]
The director of my personal mentorship or workshop
The Director of the [Insert Name of Host Institute]
The director, board members or colleagues from my mentoring program
U.S. Department of State staff in Washington, D.C.
[Insert Name of Program] alumni

Question 838:	Type
Since completing the program, have your or your organization established any linkages with the sports teams, organizations, schools or universities you met with during your exchange?	IE

	
Yes
No

Question 839:	Type
Please elaborate on these linkages with U.S. organizations.	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 840:	Type
Please describe any collaboration or work you are engaged in that was developed with a performing artists, arts presenters, directors or theatre technicians you met while in the United States.	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 841:	Type
Since your return home, have you shared your Cultural Visitors Program experience with any young artists or students in your home country?	IE

	
Yes
No

Question 842:	Type
Has Department of State staff in the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country been in contact with you since your return from the United States?	IE

	
Yes
No

Question 843:	Type
What was the reason for the follow-up from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country? Please select all that apply.	IE

	√
Discussed your experience in the United States
Asked about your work and/or career
Asked you to perform, direct or participate in an U.S. Embassy event
Invited you to attend a U.S. Embassy event
Informed you about an upcoming American performing arts or cultural event
Told you about new performing opportunities in your country with managers of theaters, performing arts centers, etc.
Connected you with other performing artists, directors, managers or technicians
Informed you of other opportunities to study or work in the United States
Other (Please write in):

Question 844:	Type
Of the statements listed below, which of the following applies to you since you returned home from the Sports Visitors Program? Please check one box in each row.	IE

	Yes	No
I play sports in school/university
I play sports professionally
I play sports in my free time
I am a leader on my sports team
I coach sports teams
I manage a sports team or a community sports league
I am involved in a different sport than the one I participated during the Sports Visitors Program
I am no longer involved in the sport I participated in during the Sports Visitors Program
I am no longer involved in any sports
Other (Please write in):

Question 845:	Type
Do you follow U.S. sports players, teams, or leagues more or less today than you did before participating in the Sports Visitors Program?	IE

A great deal less	Somewhat less	About the same	Somewhat more	A great deal more

Question 846:	Type
Do you write more or less than you did before you participated in the Between the Lines Program?	IE

Much less than before	Less than before	No change	More than before	Much more than before

Question 847:	Type
Of the statements listed below, have you done any of the following since you returned home from your exchange visit to the United States? Please select one box in each row	IE

	Yes	No
My work was published in a student magazine or student newspaper
My work was in a local or national magazine or newspaper
I organized a writing/poetry workshop or event
I attended a writing/poetry workshop or event

Question 848:	Type
Do you think you will pursue a career as a writer or a poet? Please select one box	IE

	√
Yes
No
I don’t know

Question 849:	Type
How has your participation in the [Insert Name of Program] affected you personally?	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 850:	Type
Are you in school or employed? Please select one box in each row	IE

	Yes	No
I am in secondary school/high school
I attend university
I attend vocational training
I am employed
Other (Please write in):

Question 851:	Type
Which forms of media do you primarily use to keep informed about American [writing / arts / sports / performing arts / arts organizations management / current events] and culture? Please select all that apply.	IE
Note: Question and response categories will vary depending on the program’s focus

	√
Television
Radio
Film
Books
Newspapers
Magazines and trade journals
[Insert Program related] website
Sports websites
Arts and culture websites
News websites
Social networking sites (for example, Facebook and Twitter)
Internet photo and video sharing sites (for example, Flickr and YouTube)
Other (Please write in):

Question 852:	Type
What types of writing projects are you currently working on? Please select one box in each row.	IE

	Yes	No
Short stories
Books or novels
Articles or essays
Scripts or screenplays
Poetry
Other (Please write in):

Question 853:	Type
Have any of your works been published since your participation in IWP as a Fall Resident?	IE

	√
Yes
No

Question 854:	Type
Are you still working in the arts field?	IE

	√
Yes
No

Question 855:	Type
Why are you no longer working in the arts field?	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 856:	Type
Please describe your work that was published or produced.	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 857:	Type
What is your current occupation?	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 858:	Type
Where do you currently work? Please select one box.	IE
Note: Response categories will vary depending on program

	√
Independent artist/musician/actor/performer
Independent manager or owner of an arts organization
Conservatory/academy/school of performing or fine arts
Government ministry/agency
Art gallery
Art museum
Library
Museum
Non-profit organization [for performing arts]
Performing arts group/company
Private company [for performing arts]
Private foundation
University
University theatre for performing arts
Other (Please write in):
Not currently working

Question 859:	Type
As a direct result of your participation in the IVLP program, did you exchange ideas, collaborate or facilitate a program in art or culture with any of the following [in / outside] the United States? Please select all that apply.	IE

	√
Academic Institutions
American artists, musicians, actors, etc.
Conservatories / academies / schools of performing and fine arts
Film and television production companies
Foundations
Galleries
Libraries
National, state or local museums
Non-profit organizations
Orchestras, symphonies, etc.
Private museums
Radio and print organizations
Theaters
Other (Please write in):
Not applicable

Question 860:	Type
As a direct result of your participation in the Fellows Mentoring Program, have you exchanged ideas, collaborated or facilitated an art or culture program with any of the following? Please select all that apply.	IE

	√
Arts organizations in the United States
Artists and performers in the United States
Arts organizations outside the United States
Artists and performers outside the United States
Arts organizations in my country
New artists or performing artists in my country
Arts managers I met through the Kennedy Center’s website, ArtsManager.org
United States Embassy/Consulate staff
Other (Please write in):
None of the above

Question 861:	Type
As a direct result of your participation in the Fellows Mentoring Program, have you exchanged ideas about management of your organization with any of the following? Please select all that apply.	IE

	√
Arts management professionals and organizations in the United States
Artists and performers in the United States
Arts management professionals and organizations outside the United States
Artists and performers outside the United States
Arts organizations in my country
New artists or performing artists in my country
Arts manager professionals I met through the Kennedy Center’s website ArtsManager.org
United States Embassy/Consulate staff
Other (Please write in):
None of the Above

Question 862:	Type
Please elaborate on any exchange of ideas, collaboration or facilitation of a program with U.S. organizations.	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 863:	Type
Since your return home, have you mentored any young arts managers, employees, artists or students in your home country?	IE

Yes	No

Question 864:	Type
Please describe any collaboration or work you are engaged in that was developed with performing artists, arts presenters, directors or theater technicians you met while in the United States.	IE
Response: Open-ended

Question 865:	Type
What was your home country at the time of the program?	IE
Response: Drop-down list

Question 866:	Type
In which country do you currently live?	IE
Response: Drop-down list

Question 867:	Type
Which statement best describes the geographic location where you currently live? Please select one box.	IE

	√
My country’s capital
Another major city in my country other than the capital
A small city, town or rural location in my country

Question 868:	Type
If you have additional comments or suggestions for improving [Insert Name of Program], please give details here. We value your thoughts and feedback.	IE
Response: Open ended question

Question 869:	Type
Please indicate how valuable each of the following activities was to you, whether professionally or personally, during your IVLP Program? Please check one box in each row.	IE

	Not At All Valuable	Somewhat Valuable	Valuable	Extremely Valuable
Pre-Departure briefing provided by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate
Meetings and consultations with U.S. professional counterparts
Opportunity to meet and consult with fellow participants in my IVLP program
Travel within the United States to different cities and regions
IVLP program theme and subject matter (i.e. U.S. economy, electoral systems, local government, media, etc.)
Cultural/social activities
Speaking opportunities (at schools, universities, civic organizations, etc.)
Home hospitality with American families

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