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4-H offers Oakland County youth immersion opportunity in Japanese culture

Published on December 13, 2017
International travel takes youth outside of their comfort zone and encourages them to be better communicators.
Michigan ranks high for hosting international exchange students

Published on December 8, 2017
Many Michigan families have hosted an international exchange student from some organization to help our state rank very high in national statistics. Your family can help Michigan to keep climbing the ladder.
Plan your cultural festival road trip throughout Michigan in 2018

Published on November 15, 2017
Attend a cultural festival and share the experience with a child. Let them be curious, ask questions, enjoy delicious cultural food, learn about new customs and appreciate traditional dress and dance.
How can you teach your young child about different holidays?

Published on November 14, 2017
Learning about other holidays helps children expand their cultural world.
Preparing youth to be part of a cultural competent workforce

Published on November 14, 2017
Cultural competence, the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures, helps to ensure the needs of all community members are addressed.
What is LABO and why does Michigan continue their 45-year international exchange partnership?

Published on November 1, 2017
Japanese partner LABO and Michigan 4-H have continued their commitment of international exchange for 45 years. Learn more about the cultural significance for these Japanese students.
The unexpected, interesting things you learn by hosting an international exchange student

Published on October 30, 2017
You can learn some unexpected and interesting things when hosting an international exchange student, like the story of potatoes and the United States.
4-H youth shares her experience in Japan

Published on October 23, 2017
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit another country? 4-Her Libby Graber was able to be an exchange student for one month in Japan during summer of 2017.
Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County

Published on October 19, 2017
Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917.
Discover your community history by visiting a cemetery

Published on October 19, 2017
Cemeteries are an opportunity to explore local history through community service.