Form to Become a Featured Person

Fill out this form with information on your overseas study, volunteer, teach, professional development, internship, research or cultural experiences.

View other Featured People here. If you cannot access the form, please contact us at clearinghouse@miusa.org or 541-343-1284 (tel/tty).

Please enter your first name in the blank field. Then hit Tab to get to the next last name field. JAWS users should keep the forms mode on throughout the entire form. (Required)

If you would like your last name used, please enter it in the blank field.

Your E-Mail Address (this will not be visible on our site) (Required)

Where are you from? Include your home city, state/province and country.

If you would like to share your age at the time of your overseas experience, please enter it in the blank field.

This form is to feature individuals with disabilities. Please enter your disability in the blank field. (Required)

To which country or countries did you travel for your study, volunteer, teaching, professional development or related experience? Do not include countries you traveled to for vacation only. (Required)

How long was your exchange (2 weeks, 6 months, etc.)? (Required)

Please explain the type of program(s) you participated in overseas (volunteer, foreign language learning, internship, etc.). (Required)

About you: Share a bit about yourself and your interests. Have you traveled prior to your exchange experience? How did you become interested in international exchange? Include other activities you would like to share (work, school, etc.).

Please describe the name and purpose of your exchange. Was it arranged through an exchange organization? (Required)

How did you fund your exchange? Please include the names of any scholarships or awards you received. (Required)

How did you prepare for your international experience? What kinds of resources did you use (organizations, websites, advisors, etc.)? Did you contact the NCDE? (Required)

Did you meet local people during your exchange? What did you learn from one another?

What was your experience living in the host country? What were some of your accomplishments and challenges? Do you have a favorite memory? (Required)

Did you use disability-related devices (e.g. cane, cochlear device, wheelchair) or accommodations during your exchange? What were the cultural attitudes towards disability? (Required)

Did you document your experiences (blog, journals, letters, etc)? Please share your travel weblinks, if you have any. (Required)

What advice would you give to other people with disabilities considering a similar exchange? (Required)

How has your international experience affected you or your future plans? (Required)

May we provide your email address to others who are interested in contacting you with questions related to your experience abroad? MIUSA does not sell or rent your information. (Required)

Upload a photo of you in the host country.

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