Welcome to the "Kelsey in Budapest" blog, my venue for sharing with you my experiences as a 2006-2007 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to Budapest, Hungary.
What is an "Ambassadorial Scholar," you ask? According to the Rotary International website, Ambassadorial Scholars "further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries" serving as "ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country." Some objectives of the Ambassadorial Scholar program are:
-increasing awareness and respect for cultural differences
-instilling in scholars the Rotary ideal of "Service Above Self" through active participation
in Rotary service projects
-developing leaders who can address the humanitarian needs of the world
The Ambassadorial Scholar program also includes an academic component. I have been assigned to study at the Central European University in Budapest, pending acceptance into their Master of Public Policy program.
This adventure would not be possible were it not for the support I am receiving from the Coral Gables Rotary Club in particular, and for the confidence from Rotary District 6990 and Rotary International, who have awarded me this opportunity.
I will use this blog to share with you my adventures during these upcoming months of preparation, during my year in Budapest, and upon my return. I will also be creating an email distribution list to share adventures during my year abroad. If you'd like to receive email updates please leave a comment or email me at kvaughan@gmail.com asking to be included.
Kelsey Vaughan
Ambassadorial Scholar 2006-2007
District 6990, Rotary International
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