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Cultural Immersion Program: Transformative Educational Experience in the U.S.

This program offers a warm welcome, cultural exchanges, honor ceremonies, clear instructions, care & support, fruitful visits, critical lessons, and a picture gallery showcasing experiences such as Pakistani dancing, classical music concerts, visits to landmarks, and engaging meetings with educational authorities.

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Cultural Immersion Program: Transformative Educational Experience in the U.S.

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  1. Cross Cultural Learning September 24, 2010 Education Without Frontiers (July 4-July 31,2010)

  2. WARM WELCOME • Group received by Program Director Ms. Blakeman Allen inside the Boston Airport • Support at Airport and Security Clearance • Warm Welcome by Ms. Sara, Peter, Erick and Julli • Introduction of group and the program team • Mixing and family like environment • Meetings with students, scholars and common people

  3. HONOR • Flag ceremony, Honor for the group and our country • Invited the group in their musical program and acknowledged the presence of Pakistani educationists • Invitation by Ms. Blake Allen at her home • Invited by Dr. SalmanMalik, the Muslims were satisfied with the freedom of religious functions, ceremonies and obligations • Invitation by lady faculty member at her house at a hilltop, managed meeting with the friends, colleagues and local families, group observed respect and positive response there • Invitation by Madam Susan, managed games, tea and recreation, interaction opportunities there

  4. CULTURE OF CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS • Made things clear • Debriefing and orientation by Program Director & team • Orientation about the program, State, University, and city • Adam Meier share the education system, program and culture

  5. CARE & SUPPORT • Healthcare support • Provision of medicine and contact with nurse • Security • Briefing by town police officer • Meeting with senior education advisor in the state department sharing the education system of both countries, regarding future planning of educational activities • Privacy, respect for individuals’ like: personal matters family and income

  6. Fruitful Visits • Harvard University Boston • Visit of university and New Hampshire town • Washington D.C, Whitehouse, museums • Aquarium at Boston • Voice of America • Embassy of Islamic Republic of Pakistan • Duck-type bus that can run on road and float on water

  7. Critical Lessons • Change in Perceptions, Attitudes and Behaviour • Experiencing and Celebrating Diversity • Experiential Learning • Cross Cultural Learning • Broadening Horizons • Promoting Tolerance and Harmony • Holistic Learning

  8. PICTURE GALARY

  9. Julie & Sara Learn Pakistani Dancing

  10. Americans love Pakistani Dress!

  11. Classical Music Concert

  12. The Boston Duck Tour

  13. Trip to Washington

  14. Conference at the State Department

  15. Meeting at US State Department

  16. Visit to the US State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

  17. The Pakistani Flag!

  18. Thank You

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