Now that the Founders have returned home and the Diplomats are starting to pack to return home, it is time to think about becoming a U.S. State Department alumni. It is easy to do. It will just require a few moments of your time. Just go to State Department […]
Author Archives: Linda Petrou
AMERICA.GOV - Telling America’s Story
July 22, 2008 – 4:49 pm
The U.S. Department of State’s webpage (www.America.gov) has a pull down link under Democracy to Press Freedom. If you follow that link you will find a story dealing with BFTF. This story went out worldwide and was (is) read by millions. So check it out.
Student Visitors Ponder the Changing World of Journalism
Can You Find Ben?
July 17, 2008 – 8:47 pm
Can you find Ben in the picture above? Perhaps not today, but look again in the Fall. Barry Ersoy from Turkey applied to several military academies this year; but he really wanted to attend the Howe Military Academy. As he told me, they were not that willing to admit him until he […]
Diplomats Arrive Safely
July 6, 2008 – 12:34 pm
With the exception of the Diplomat from Iceland (who is arriving this afternoon), all of the Diplomats have arrived safe and sound and tired. We will be posting pictures later today. We are having a picnic later today for the Founders and the Diplomats and their host families. Those […]
U.S. Department of State Visit
July 4, 2008 – 10:54 am
I have posted the schedule for the Founder’s visit to the U.S. Department of State on Tuesday, July 8th, under Founders, Study Trip. Check it out.
You’re not to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or says it. - […]
Diplomat’s Roommates
July 1, 2008 – 11:10 am
I have added, under the Diplomats link, the list of roommates. Please try to contact your roommate before you arrive.
INTERNATIONAL DINNER
June 30, 2008 – 4:45 pm
The following Founders will be cooking dinner for us Wednesday night July 2.
Nicole from Connecticut - Greek Salad,Kalina from Bulgaria - Shopska Salad, Andrej from Slovaka - Bryndzove Halusky, Karina from Turkmenistan - Plov, Lorenzo from Italy - Spaghetti Carbonara, Dexter from Michigan - Chicken Fried Rice, Monica from Slovenia - Langas, Haroula from Greece […]
ALL THE FOUNDERS ARE HERE!!!
June 29, 2008 – 9:59 am
All the Founders have arrived at the Wake Forest University’s Babcock Dorm and are in bed asleep. Most have been traveling for many hours and they all are exhausted. Tomorrow will be a day of recovery, Cultural Events, Orientation and a few other activities. Much more will be posted tomorrow including pictures. […]
Calendars
June 27, 2008 – 10:06 pm
I have added a new feature called “Calendar” which can be found under “About” and then “Calender”. We are planning on up-dating this with new information as we get it.
ROOMMATES
June 26, 2008 – 10:49 pm
Find your roommate at the link below. All the rooms are in Babcock Dorms.
Roommates - Founders & Diplomats