Join Us for the 40th Student Exchange
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This Fall (2024) and next Spring (2025), a selected group of Medford High School Student Ambassadors will experience an exciting two-week exchange with Student Ambassadors, from Alba, Italy.
Since 1985, many Student Ambassadors have enjoyed this life-changing adventure, where they gain first-hand experience of a whole new culture, enjoy amazing cuisine, visit beautiful and ancient historic sites, and make lifelong friendships. Scheduled daily activities enable students to experience the differences and similarities of one another's country. We look forward to introducing you to our 2024 Ambassadors & Chaperones and will share details as they become available. Stay tuned! |
Over 60 Years & Going Strong!
History
Over 60 Years and Going Strong! In 1960, Medford, Oregon and Alba, Italy became Sister Cities in support of President Eisenhower’s “People to People” initiative. His vision was for global communities to join together to gain cultural understanding and establish friendships. Our two communities deeply honor this tradition and in 2020, we marked our 60th Year Anniversary -- a remarkable milestone that has impacted generations! We support various projects to strengthen our community with our “sister” across the sea. Learn More About Us Fostering Strong Relationships. The Medford Alba Sister City Committee is a member of Sister Cities International, which serves as a resource center and consultant for sister city programs throughout the United States. Medford's Committee is active in promoting and facilitating exchange programs between Alba and Medford, which continue to enhance our strong relationship. Official correspondence, holiday greetings, and letters of introduction for persons visiting Alba are coordinated through the Mayor's Office. |
Bi-Annual Student Exchange
Travel abroad, meet new friends, and experience life-changing adventures! Since 1985, the Medford Alba Student Exchange has been instrumental in strengthening the ties between our two cities. These journeys have been life changing to the outstanding students selected to participate. Some students have forged lifelong friendships that have brought together entire families. Almost all return with an increased sense of confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for future travel. Learn More Sister Cities Alba and Medford shared some essential traits. Both cities had nearly the same population and both were the centers of flourishing agricultural regions. Both cities enjoyed remarkably similar temperate climates due to their proximity to the sea. The two cities were similarly located in large river valleys surrounded by scenic foothills and the mountains beyond them. Their differences in language, culture and history were not barriers but gifts that they would come to share and appreciate. |
Medford Alba Sister City Association
PO Box 8738 Medford, OR 97501 Contact Us Not for Profit Organization 501(c)(3) Tax ID: 93-0906778 |
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