Host a young professional from Russia! A young professional from Russia will be in Boston from mid-December to mid-May, working in the state legislature as part of the Legislative Education and Practice Program (LEAP). Now in it's third year, this program is funded by the U.S. Department of State, ECA Bureau. The fellow is in her mid-twenties, speaks excellent English, is university-educated and possesses a keen desire to learn about the American legislative system. In addition, she is an alumna of another U.S. Government-sponsored program, the Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX), through which she lived and studied in the U.S. for a year during high school, learning about American democratic values and ideals. For the duration of the internship in the Massachusetts state legislature, the fellow will stay with a host family in Boston. We are currently looking for potential hosts in the area. Host families must be able to provide room and board, as well as accessibility to public transportation. They will be compensated with a small monthly stipend. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with a future leader from one of the most dynamic nations on Earth. And because she's already familiar with the U.S. and an adult, it won't require the same type of time and effort traditionally associated with "hosting." If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact RaeJean Stokes at the administering organization, American Councils for International Education. She can be reached by email at inbound(a)americancouncils.org or by phone at 303-526-6333. ---------------------------------------------- Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies Harvard University 1730 Cambridge Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 301 Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: 617.495.4037 Fax: 617.495.8319 http://www.daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu