The Carson Sister Cities Association (CSCA) is seeking students interested to participate in a two-week student exchange visit to its sister city Soka, Japan this summer. The 2010 Student Cultural Exchange visit will take place from July 24 through August 9.
To be eligible for the student exchange program, students must be between 16 and 21 years old at the time of travel and a full-time high school or college student, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5 for either the last three semesters or last six quarters. Applicants must also be a member of the CSCA and must submit proof that they reside in Carson for at least one year.
Carson and Soka began their sister city relationship in 1979 and under the Student Cultural Exchange Program, over 25 visits have taken place between the two cities. The program provides delegates with a unique, first-hand knowledge and appreciation of the Japanese culture as they stay with host families and experience the Japanese way of life. Delegates will also participate in various official and educational activities hosted by the City of Soka throughout their two-week visit.
The City of Carson will cover fifty-percent of the fare of the student delegates, but the delegates must be responsible for the other half of their airfare and all their personal travel expenses. The delegates may participate in a CSCA fundraising walk scheduled for July 10 to raise funds towards their trip.
Applications for the program may be picked up from the Public Information Office at Carson City Hall, 701 E. Carson Street, Monday through Thursday, 7am to 6pm or may be downloaded from the City’s website at http://ci.carson.ca.us.
Applications will be accepted until May 3.
For more information, please call the CSCA staff at (310) 952-1740.
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