Lois Magee

Author's details

Name: Lois Magee
Date registered: November 16, 2010
URL: http://www.internationalexchangecenter.org

Biography

Lois C. Magee was named Director of the American Immigration Council's Exchange Visitor Program in January 2006. Ms. Magee has been affiliated with a number of citizen exchange organizations including the International Christian Youth Exchange, AFS Intercultural Programs, and the YMCA International Branch. She has worked with and written on J-1 visa programs for over twenty years. Ms. Magee holds a Master's degree in International Administration from the School for International Training in Brattleboro, VT.

Latest posts

  1. “100,000 Strong” Initiative Strengthens U.S.-China Relations, But Does It Go Far Enough? — January 24, 2011
  2. Work-Based Exchange Should Be Pursued as Much as Study Abroad Programs — November 16, 2010

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Jan 24

“100,000 Strong” Initiative Strengthens U.S.-China Relations, But Does It Go Far Enough?

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Chinese President Hu Jintao’s State Visit put all eyes on Washington, D.C. last week. While much of the political buzz focused on human rights, trade and the economy, President Hu’s visit stood out in its effort to show mutual cross cultural respect. Part of that ongoing effort is the “100,000 Strong” initiative—a program Secretary of …

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Nov 16

Work-Based Exchange Should Be Pursued as Much as Study Abroad Programs

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From the food we eat to the technology we use, the United States’ ongoing interdependence on other nations is more apparent everyday. This interdependence has prompted other nations to expand citizen exchange as a way to promote cultural understanding and cross-pollination in business and industry. Also recognizing the value of exchange, the U.S. government and …

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