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The COVID-19 pandemic not only disrupted classroom learning but, for many world language teachers, it also disrupted one of the best parts of our job: the ability to travel abroad with students. Traveling abroad during high school is a life-changing experience. It improves language ability and intercultural awareness while also giving students a global perspective. It also increases life skills such as independence, self-awareness, and self-confidence. In addition, American students studying abroad benefit the United States as a whole. The U.S. Department of State recognizes that students "act as citizen ambassadors by building relationships within their host communities, demonstrating American values, and debunking stereotypes" (U.S. Department of State, 2023). This is especially true for exchange programs, through which students can deepen their cultural experiences by living with host families and developing relationships with native speakers and cultures.For high school German teachers in the United States, the preeminent exchange program is GAPP, or the German American Partnership Program. According to the GAPP website, over 750 high schools in the United States have a GAPP pr

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Author

Alysha Holmquist

Publisher

Wiley

Published

2023

Language

EN

Field

Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)