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About myworldfoundation

My World Foundation was founded by two people from very different walks of life and areas of expertise, who share a common vision unique to Georgia. Christina Pushaw is an American expatriate with extensive experience in college admissions counseling at prestigious private high schools in the US, and George Arveladze was the first Georgian student to attend high school in America on a cultural exchange program in 1993, who later went on to become a Minister of Economy and Chief of Staff. Both realized that there are many high-achieving, independent, ambitious high school students in Georgia who would gain invaluable opportunities for their future through a comprehensive cultural exchange program. This nonprofit foundation will ensure the success of the next generation and of Georgia. The benefits of cultural exchange programs are widely known - students can experience everyday life in America while sharing a safe, comfortable home with a fully background-checked and experienced American "host family." Moreover, Georgian students can attend the top public or private American high schools for one semester, one year, or even two years to receive an American diploma. Not only is this experience a fun and exciting adventure, but the cultural exchange experience is also extremely beneficial to Georgian students who hope to gain acceptance to the most prestigious universities in the US and Europe. Native-level fluency in English, proven ability to excel in the American high school curriculum, and most importantly, the maturity and global perspective evident among students who have lived abroad during high school truly sets cultural exchange participants apart from other international applicants to the top universities. In Georgia, there are few opportunities to study in the United States - scholarships are rare and extremely selective. Therefore, My World Foundation has created myriad opportunities for Georgia's top high school students, who have studied English and are ready to experience the American culture and embark on the next step to their future at an international university. Giving motivated and ambitious students comprehensive preparation for America's most prestigious universities. The experiences of this cultural exchange endow participants with a global perspective that truly sets them apart from other applicants to top American institutions. Linguistic and cultural immersion combine to provide a new dimension to the rigorous education, enabling students to succeed inside and outside the classroom. We shrink the globe for our clients. We open their futures. We turn the next generation into the beneficiaries of mankind's progress. What We Offer: My World Foundation and its American partners offer J1 Visas for Semester and Academic Year programs in top US public schools. Regional or city preferences may be selected by our students. F1 Visa sponsorship is also available, for students who wish to attend the most prestigious American private schools, of various price ranges and metropolitan locations. With the F1 Visa, a student may receive a diploma from the American school, greatly increasing their chances of acceptance into a top American university. All cultural exchange students are carefully matched with experienced, safe volunteer host families, who have undergone comprehensive background checks and have comfortable living spaces with sufficient room for their host student. Host families function as a wonderful support system for students living abroad, including them in all family activities and allowing them to discover the sights and destinations of their country, but regional representatives are also available in each state at all times to answer any questions the students may have or to offer support in any way. Cultural and linguistic orientation, insurance, and travel expenses are also covered through the My World Foundation programs.

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A Bridge To Your Future

Posted on January 29, 2014 by myworldfoundation

My World Foundation wants to build a bridge to your future!

The benefits of cultural exchange programs are widely known – students can experience everyday life in America while sharing a safe, comfortable home with a fully background-checked and experienced American “host family.” Moreover, Georgian students can attend the top public or private American high schools for one semester, one year, or even two years to receive an American diploma. My World Foundation also offers intensive English-language summer camps in the US and Canada, opportunities to attend high school in Europe, and training programs for professionals.

Universities in Europe and the US

Not only is this experience a fun and exciting adventure, but the cultural exchange experience is also extremely beneficial to Georgian students who hope to gain acceptance to the most prestigious universities in the US and Europe. Native-level fluency in English, proven ability to excel in the American high school curriculum, and most importantly, the maturity and global perspective evident among students who have lived abroad during high school truly sets cultural exchange participants apart from other international applicants to the top universities. In Georgia, there are few opportunities to study in the United States – scholarships are rare and extremely selective. Therefore, My World Foundation has created myriad opportunities for Georgia’s top high school students, who have studied English and are ready to experience the American culture and embark on the next step to their future at an international university.

Culture and Language Immersion

The cultural exchange experience offered through My World Foundation extends beyond the academic year or summer program – indeed, My World Foundation programs give motivated and ambitious students comprehensive preparation for America’s most prestigious universities. The experiences of this cultural exchange endow participants with a global perspective that truly sets them apart. Linguistic and cultural immersion combine to provide a new dimension to the rigorous education, enabling students to succeed inside and outside the classroom. We shrink the globe for our clients. We open their futures. We turn the next generation into the beneficiaries of mankind’s progress.

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Welcome to My World Foundation

Welcome to the My World Foundation – Georgia’s preeminent nonprofit cultural exchange program for high-achieving, motivated, and adventurous youth. We’re just getting started here, but take a look at our study abroad programs, or read more about us.

Cultural Exchange Opportunities

The My World Foundation was created to help Georgian youth achieve their dreams by studying in America or Europe. In addition to academics, our study abroad programs offer students valuable intercultural experience and prepare them for study in prestigious American colleges and universities.

All cultural exchange students are carefully matched with experienced, safe volunteer host families, who have undergone comprehensive background checks and have comfortable living spaces with sufficient room for their host student. Host families function as a wonderful support system for students living abroad, including them in all family activities and allowing them to discover the sights and destinations of their country, but regional representatives are also available in each state at all times to answer any questions the students may have or to offer support in any way.

Study Abroad Programs

My World Foundation offers visa sponsorship and local support for Georgian students who want to study abroad. Our partners send students to world-class public or private high schools in America and Europe. For more details on these programs, and our Agricultural Training Program, please see our programs page.

Cultural and linguistic orientation in Tbilisi, insurance, and travel expenses are also covered through the My World Foundation programs. My World Foundation and its partners offer a variety of funding options to cover tuition and living expenses.

Contact us today!

If you are interested in hearing more about our study abroad programs, contact us today! Fill out an inquiry on our contact page or email us at myworldfoundationgeorgia@gmail.com.

Let us open the door to your future!

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