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Kalamazoo College alumnus Peter Fitzgerald \u201923 will promote global understanding and collaboration for one year in Germany through the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his time at K, Fitzgerald was a double major in history<\/a> and political science<\/a>. He also minored in music<\/a>, had a concentration in American studies<\/a>, played men\u2019s tennis, and served in three political internships between U.S. House candidate Jon Hoadley, Michigan Rep. Darrin Camilleri \u201914 and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and their campaigns.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, however, Fitzgerald and 74 other American participants chosen from 500 applicants will attend a two-month intensive language course, study at a German university, and complete an internship in the field of international relations through the CBYX. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bilateral CBYX exchange program, established through the U.S. Congress and German Bundestag (Parliament), allows participants to stay with host families in Germany, where they will act as citizen ambassadors to promote a positive image of the U.S. abroad, and create lifelong friendships and professional connections to enhance German-American relations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although each internship over the CBYX\u2019s 40 years has been different, 93% of participants have reported gaining a new understanding of the U.S. and its role in the world, 92% said they improved their communication skills, and 91% reported gaining an appreciation for other cultures and a curiosity about the world. American host communities also benefit from the program when they welcome German participants in return to homes, schools and organizations in the U.S. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about CBYX, visit exchanges.state.gov\/cbyx<\/a> or contact Cultural Vistas, a nonprofit exchange organization promoting global understanding and collaboration among individuals and institutions, at cbyx@culturalvistas.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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