August 21, 2015 marked another Admissions Day in Hawaii. It’s a State recognized holiday that isn’t celebrated due to its storied past. In 1959, when we joined the Union, there...
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![[US to Hungary + Croatia ’15] Donalyn Dela Cruz: “Admitting Day”](https://www.acypl.org/wp-content/themes/acypl/images/Global-Image.png)
![[US to Argentina ’15] Andrew Kovalcin: “11 Things You Should Know About Argentina”](https://www.acypl.org/wp-content/themes/acypl/images/Global-Image.png)
One might think of Argentina as just another country in South America but it’s much more than that. Aside from the beautiful landscape and the acclaimed wines,...
![[US to Australia ’13] Megan Jones: “Connecting Iowans and Australians”](https://www.acypl.org/wp-content/themes/acypl/images/Global-Image.png)
It is no secret I love my home state of Iowa. I came to Australia naïve about the connection my home state would have with this beautiful country....
![[Professional Fellows Program spring ’15]: Aushim Merchant: “Redefining my world view”](https://www.acypl.org/wp-content/themes/acypl/images/Global-Image.png)
My Professional Fellows Program (PFP) experience is more than just a cherished memory– it is also a distinct part of who I am today. One of my most...
![[US to China 2013]: Natalie Joubert: “Reflecting on my ACYPL experience”](https://www.acypl.org/wp-content/themes/acypl/images/Global-Image.png)
It’s been two years since I traveled with ACYPL as part of the delegation to China, but the experience remains one of the more remarkable, fascinating journeys of...

ACYPL is now accepting applications for full or part-time internships for the fall 2015 semester. Start and end dates are flexible and all internships are located in our...
![[Alumni Reflection MAC 2014]: Adel Elhemaily: “A trip that defined my future”](https://www.acypl.org/wp-content/themes/acypl/images/Global-Image.png)
I was lucky enough to participate in the Model American Congress exchange program with ACYPL– a trip that that helped me to clarify why I am very passionate about...
![[Intern Reflections] Alyssa Wilson: “Words of Wisdom for Future Interns”](https://www.acypl.org/wp-content/themes/acypl/images/Global-Image.png)
As my time with the American Council of Young Political Leaders (or ACYPL) has now come to a close, I have started to reflect on all that I...

Congressman Joaquin Castro will be honored at the 2015 Honors Evening on September 9 in Washington, DC for his commitment to ACYPL and public diplomacy. He participated in...

Senator Cory Gardner will be honored at the 2015 Honors Evening on September 9 in Washington, DC for his commitment to ACYPL and public diplomacy. He participated in...
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