Cultural exchanges
Cultural exchange with other countries is very important for deepening understanding of A-STEP Beneficiaries and promoting international friendship and goodwill. With interdependence among nations on the increase, it has become more and more important to promote mutual understanding of such social premises as language, custom, and cultural traditions and to strengthen heart-to-heart contacts through cultural exchange. Accordingly, A-STEP has made the expansion and strengthening of various cultural exchange and Learning activities through its partnerships/Networks and other institutions a major part of its diplomatic efforts.
International students spending time in Kenya on a work and travel Exchange program will find many things to enjoy in Kenya, from the history to the food to the people! Their cultural exchange experience will also bring benefits after returning to their home country. In return, A-STEP Beneficiaries and the entire community learns from international visitors and gain a mutual respect and understanding for new cultures
How international visitors benefit from cultural exchange programs in A-STEP Programs
Learn About Kenyan Culture: Working and interacting with kenyan allows international students to not only build personal relationships, but also to learn about Kenyan culture from a local perspective..
Cross-cultural Skills in a Globalized World: Companies in all types of industries work with international partners and clients. We’re also seeing more diverse workplaces with people from many types of cultures working together. The work and travel program allows visitors to make new friendships and relationships, and to learn how to talk and interact with people from other cultures.
Work in New Environments: Working and living in a new country and within an unfamiliar culture provides a great experience for young international visitors. Cultural exchange often involves adapting and learning about a new environment, and this flexibility is a helpful skill for our participants before, during and after the Work & Travel program!
Continued Connections to the Kenya Our employers and host families act as cultural ambassadors to our participants, introducing international visitors to Kenyan. culture during their time as J-1 participants. After experiencing life in Kenya, international participants may be more likely to return to the U.S. They also tend to stay in touch with Kenyan friends and use improved English skills to make connections with American companies during future careers in their home countries.
Make New Friends: One of the best features of cultural exchange programs it the chance to make new friends for a lifetime, both inside and outside the work place. Whether you are working side-by-side or meeting a new friend while traveling the United States, cultural exchange programs allow international students to make lifelong friendships.
International students spending time in Kenya on a work and travel Exchange program will find many things to enjoy in Kenya, from the history to the food to the people! Their cultural exchange experience will also bring benefits after returning to their home country. In return, A-STEP Beneficiaries and the entire community learns from international visitors and gain a mutual respect and understanding for new cultures
How international visitors benefit from cultural exchange programs in A-STEP Programs
Learn About Kenyan Culture: Working and interacting with kenyan allows international students to not only build personal relationships, but also to learn about Kenyan culture from a local perspective..
Cross-cultural Skills in a Globalized World: Companies in all types of industries work with international partners and clients. We’re also seeing more diverse workplaces with people from many types of cultures working together. The work and travel program allows visitors to make new friendships and relationships, and to learn how to talk and interact with people from other cultures.
Work in New Environments: Working and living in a new country and within an unfamiliar culture provides a great experience for young international visitors. Cultural exchange often involves adapting and learning about a new environment, and this flexibility is a helpful skill for our participants before, during and after the Work & Travel program!
Continued Connections to the Kenya Our employers and host families act as cultural ambassadors to our participants, introducing international visitors to Kenyan. culture during their time as J-1 participants. After experiencing life in Kenya, international participants may be more likely to return to the U.S. They also tend to stay in touch with Kenyan friends and use improved English skills to make connections with American companies during future careers in their home countries.
Make New Friends: One of the best features of cultural exchange programs it the chance to make new friends for a lifetime, both inside and outside the work place. Whether you are working side-by-side or meeting a new friend while traveling the United States, cultural exchange programs allow international students to make lifelong friendships.
