Pathways to Success Program 2024: The Butterfly Effect – Unpredictable Ripples of Small Actions

In January, the Community College Initiative (CCI) Program reaches its halfway point. Following the conclusion of the fall semester, CCI participants engage in the annual mid-year Pathways to Success Program (PSP). This program is designed to strengthen participants’ skills in leadership, interpersonal skills, analytical reasoning, and introspection. Additionally, the PSP […]

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International Education Week 2023

From November 13th-17th, Community College Initiative (CCI) Program participants celebrated International Education Week (IEW) 2023, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to raise awareness and celebrate the benefits of international education. This year’s theme, “International Education is the Future,” explores the […]

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CCI Participants Honor September 11 through Community Service and Engagement

Throughout the month of September, Community College Initiative (CCI) Program participants are honoring the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance through community service in their host communities. As a yearly tradition, CCI participants volunteer with local organizations, learn about the significance of September 11th, and build connections with […]

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The CCI Program Celebrates Exchange Day: August 7th, 2023

Community College Initiative (CCI) Program participants across the United States celebrated Exchange Day, which occurs every year on August 7th. This was the first year that the CCI Program commemorated the global holiday, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of exchange programs. This year, Exchange Day was centered […]

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The 2022-2023 Year in Review

In July 2022, the Community College Initiative (CCI) Program welcomed 157 students from Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Cote D’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, South Africa, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Ukraine. Before arriving in the United States, participants took part in virtual pre-departure orientations, where they met […]

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CCI participants at Houston Community College distribute food to at risk community members.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2022

Throughout late January, Community College Initiative (CCI) Program participants studying across the United States observed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service by engaging in a variety of service and learning activities on campus and in the community. At Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), CCI participants joined their host […]

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International Education Week 2021

From November 15-19, Community College Initiative (CCI) Program international exchange participants celebrated International Education Week (IEW) 2021. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education and is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Participants at […]

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CCI Alumni Ran Podcast Celebrates Cultural Exchange and Heritage

What do Colombian coffee and arepas have in common with Indian biryani and masala? Well, Community College Initiative (CCI) Program Alumni and long-distance relationship duo Luisa Trujillo Lopez (Colombia, Northern Virginia Community College – Annandale, Business Administration, 2019-2020) and Aswin Rengarajan (India, Northern Virginia Community College – Annandale, Business Administration, […]

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A group of CCI participants sprawl out in funny gestures for a group photo in the lobby of Kirkwood Community College.

The 2020-2021 Year in Review

In January 2021, the Community College Initiative (CCI) Program welcomed 93 participants from 10 countries to the United States. During the 2021 program year, participants came from Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Cote D’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Ghana, India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Turkey. Prior to their arrival in the United States, the […]

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The 2019-2020 Year in Review

In July 2019, the Community College Initiative (CCI) Program welcomed 142 participants from 12 countries to the United States. After settling into their host cities, the CCI Program began with the Gateway to Success Program (GSP). The GSP is a pre-academic and orientation program that immerses participants in English language […]

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