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Chat with Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program applicants and alumni! CLS offers fully-funded, group-based language instruction and cultural enrichment experiences for 7 to 10 weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students.
Website: http://exchanges.state.gov/academicexchanges/sli2.html
Members: 512
Latest Activity: 6 hours ago
Updates
May 2, 2012
The 2012 CLS Alumni Essay Contest is now closed. All applicants will be notified in June 2012. Good luck!
Meet our active CLS discussion group leaders! Become a leader.
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Interested in applying to CLS? Join our open discussion group on ExchangesConnect to chat about the application process with other applicants, connect with current and former participants, and read first-hand accounts of participant experiences!
Languages Offered:
Arabic, Persian: Advanced beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu: Beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
Chinese, Japanese, Russian: Intermediate or advanced level.
CLS is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs in the U.S. Department of State.
CLS is administered by the following organizations: Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) and the American Councils for International Education.
Discussion Forum
CLS Hindi 14 Replies
I wanted to start a discussion group for Hindi. I'm going to be in the beginner's group this summer, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions/insights into the Jaipur program!?
Started by Meghan. Last reply by Archana Sharma Jan 8.
Music Share - CLS Style 4 Replies
So I know on CLS trips we all encountered so much more than the language - through the culture of being there. One of my favorite parts of Tunisia was hearing live music, especially when it wasn't…Continue
Started by Leanna Pohevitz. Last reply by KevinTran Dec 30, 2012.
Non-Academic Suspension 4 Replies
Hi! I'm applying for the 2013 Hindi program, and I'm very excited! The one thing ruining my application is a non-academic suspension showing on my records. Has anyone who's been accepted gone through…Continue
Started by Luisa Fernanda Rodriguez. Last reply by Danielle Kari Moreau Dec 12, 2012.
Question for any Previous Recipients!
Hello! I was just wondering what tips you would have for the application process. I do not have any previous classes or experience with a critical language, nor have I ever been abroad. How can I…Continue
Started by Bethany Davis Aug 24, 2012.
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Comment by April Gascon on March 25, 2011 at 4:44pm -
For World Poetry Day, we posted a new discussion challenging you to write a short poem about your country or exchange program. Can you write a poem about CLS in less than 140 characters? Post your poem in the poetry discussion today!
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Comment by Stephen Snyder on March 15, 2011 at 6:55pm -
@Kacy, good read, That reminds me of an article I read a couple years back on getting your bank to cancel your ATM fees when you're abroad:
http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/packing-the-righ...
I am in no way a financial professional and my views don't reflect those of any other organization... but from experience, I recommend that you call your bank before you leave and ask them very cordially if it can waive your ATM fees or foreign transaction fees (especially if you're going to be in a country where they don't have your bank). It's worked for me several times in the past and it helps you save a little cash for yourself.
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Comment by Kacy Kostiuk on March 14, 2011 at 12:00pm -
An interesting article about spending money when traveling:
http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/03/13/travel/13prac.html?nl=todayshe...
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Comment by Kacy Kostiuk on March 9, 2011 at 3:59pm
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Happy National Foreign Language Week everyone! We encourage you to take some time before the 13th and find a way to reach out in your CLS language. This could include preparing some traditional food of your host country, teaching someone 5 words in your target language, writing or calling your host family or friends on Skype, reaching out to local education organizations and talking about your CLS experiences, or looking for events at local cultural organizations associated with your target language. How will you use your foreign language skills this week?
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Comment by Zachary Palomo on March 7, 2011 at 9:26pm
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I made a page for the students going to Ufa this summer!
It's CLS program in Ufa.
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Comment by Alex North on February 16, 2011 at 10:58pm -
Can't wait to hear more about the program. I've been absolutely brimming with excitement for the last 36 hours. Russia, here I come!
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Comment by Todd McKay on February 6, 2011 at 10:56pm -
Hey, Quynh! It's usually on or around the first weekend in June.
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Comment by Quynh Phan on February 6, 2011 at 9:43pm -
anyone knows when the Washington orientation usually is?
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Comment by Michelle (Administrator) on January 21, 2011 at 6:13pm -
Hey CLS alumni - we are looking for a few great alumni to apply to become volunteer Community Leaders for this CLS discussion group on ExchangesConnect. If you're interested in being considered, please fill out our application here. It's a great resume-builder and way to give back to the community!
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Comment by rabah chendouh on January 12, 2011 at 8:18am
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hello
i am rabah chendouh from algeria , i speak five lanhuage among them arabic i want to participat in this program please i wan information about this
thank you
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