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In a recent Mountain Dew commercial , it was said that yo-yo’s were once used as weapons. Some say it is true, some say it is not. Whether it is true or not, it is quite an interesting story. (more…)

King Henry VIII was born on June 28, 1491 in Greenwich Palace and was the third child of Henry Tudor VII and Elizabeth of York. Of Henry VIII’s six siblings, only three had survived infancy, Arthur (the Prince of Wales), Margaret, and Mary. Since he was the second son, and not expected to become king, Henry was being prepared for the church and there was little recorded of his childhood. What is known of Henry VIII’s chilhood is that he attended the wedding of Arthur and his wife, Katharine of Aragon, in November 1501 when he was 10 years old. (more…)

Studying a foreign language can improve your cognitive and critical thinking abilities. And three years of language study on your record will catch the eye of anyone reading your college application. No matter what your career choice, knowledge of a foreign language gives you an advantage. Learning about other cultures will help you expand your personal horizons. Studying a new language, communicating with people in their own language, and learning about their culture can be a source of both pleasure and personal enrichment. (more…)

The Baha’i Faith is a religion founded by Baha’u’llah in 19th-century Persia, emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind. There are about six million Baha’is in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. The Faith’s Founder was Baha’u’llah, a Persian nobleman from Tehran who, in the mid-nineteenth century, left a life of comfort and security and in the face of intense persecution and deprivation, brought to humanity a stirring new message of peace and unity. (more…)

I am a proud Student Ambassador!   No matter where the Student Ambassador journey takes me, I will come home forever changed.  As a Student Ambassador I can earn valuable academic credits as well. Participating in the People to People Student Ambassador Programs will introduce me to a world of exciting special-access experiences and incredible adventures that no other summer program or family vacation can provide. (more…)

Education impacts on human development and economic growth, and it is a fundamental requirement for democracy. Education is vital and essential for economic development and eradicating poverty. It allows people to be more productive, to play a greater role in economic life, and to earn a better living. An adult with a primary education earns twice as much as an adult without any schooling. It is the foundation for acquiring knowledge and skills necessary to participate in and benefit from globalization and technological change. (more…)