At a time when the international student exchange community is navigating unprecedented challenges—from visa uncertainty and declining enrollment to shifting global dynamics—this symposium brings together leaders from across the field to collaborate, share insights, and chart a path forward.
We invite you to the 3rd Annual CSIET International Symposium: Shaping the New Normal—taking place May 19–20 in Berlin at the GLS Language School.
This two-day event offers a dynamic program designed to engage stakeholders across the exchange ecosystem, including U.S. and international agencies, government representatives, educators, and advocates.
Participants will:
- Explore current trends shaping the high school exchange landscape
- Hear updates from the U.S. Department of State
- Engage in critical conversations around advocacy, sustainability, and program innovation
- Learn from student voices and industry leaders
- Build meaningful connections with global partners
Program highlights include:
- Opening session: Shaping the New Normal
- Market insights on current exchange trends
- Government policy updates and analysis
- Advocacy-focused discussions addressing the future of youth exchange
- A student panel highlighting the lasting impact of exchange experiences
- Networking opportunities, including an evening reception with peers from around the world
CSIET aims to equip the global exchange community with the strategies, partnerships, and shared vision needed to sustain and strengthen international youth exchange in an evolving global environment.