The following list is just a start. We encourage you to be creative in planning events for the week and let us know about your activities.

Spotlight an especially successful educational exchange program by inviting participants to the embassy for a reception or to speak on a panel.

Coordinate a visit by the U.S. ambassador to a local university or school to speak about U.S. or international education or other topics. Tie the visit to other exchange activities: the school of a Fulbright Teacher, a university hosting a Fulbright scholar or student, or a Gilman Scholarship recipient.

Organize a college fair for international students interested in U.S. higher education.

Invite participants in educational and cultural exchange programs (Fulbright students and scholars, Cultural Specialists, etc.) to perform or have their work exhibited at the embassy during IEW.

Organize an online discussion or Digital Video Conference between students in your post and the U.S.

Sponsor an essay competition for local students on the importance of international education.

Present books or computerized reference materials to a local university or school.

Ask former international students, exchange participants, or U.S. study abroad students in your country to speak to prospective international.