State Alumni and
ExchangesConnect

How to Use State Alumni and ExchangesConnect

Dear Fulbrighters,

We would like to let you know about two exciting online social networks sponsored by the Department of State: State Alumni and ExchangesConnect.  We invite you to use these networks to interact with fellow Fulbrighters and others interested in worldwide mutual understanding.

State Alumni (alumni.state.gov)

State Alumni is an online global community for all past and current participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs – including the Fulbright Program.  It is a dynamic and interactive networking tool where you can share your photos, blogs, stories and articles documenting your program.  It also grants you access to a variety of research, funding and career resources.

We encourage you to join, build upon your exchange experience and explore the various opportunities available to you from State Alumni.  

With State Alumni, you can:

·         Participate in the Fulbright Community on State Alumni

·         Get a FulbrightMail.org email account

·         Network with thousands of alumni from diverse exchange programs representing all regions of the world

·         Participate in live Q&A discussions with experts on a variety of current issues

·         Find grant and job opportunities

·         Post your résumé, academic articles, or photos

·         Access free academic journals, newspapers, and more 

·         Share your books, articles, multimedia or blogs in the Fulbright Library

·         Develop plans for your alumni association, or find an association to join

·         Share your experience with a global audience

·        Read alumni success stories, perspectives and ideas

Register for State Alumni at https://alumni.state.gov.  Once your account has been verified, you may login to State Alumni and navigate to the Fulbright Community from your community menu on the home page, or go directly to https://alumni.state.gov/fulbright.

ExchangesConnect (connect.state.gov)

ExchangesConnect is a growing global community of people interested in cross-cultural dialogue and international exchange.  It is open to anyone who wishes to join, and its purpose is to form an online community of individuals dedicated to building bridges among cultures and making a positive contribution to the world.  There are several affinity groups within ExchangesConnect, including one for the Fulbright Program.

Register for ExchangesConnect at http://connect.state.gov/main/authorization/signUp.  Once your account has been verified, login to ExchangesConnect and navigate to the Fulbright Community on the home page, or go directly to http://connect.state.gov/group/fulbrightgroup if you’d like to join a Fulbright Discussion Group, post wall comments or browse other members.

You can also click on My Page and add profile information, upload individual photos or albums, blogs and videos.  Once you’ve created your profile, you can share it with others on other social networking sites such as Facebook, create an RSS feed or use your ExchangesConnect profile with applications such as Twitter, The JukeBox, etc.  Explore the site by clicking on Forum, Members, Photos, Videos, Groups, Blogs and Contest to see what members are sharing and posting on ExchangesConnect.  Make friends around the world by introducing yourself to the community, and come to know thousands of people from more than 160 countries.  Explore other cultures by participating in forum discussions and exchange ideas with people from other cultures.  Watch videos about members’ countries, traditions, and arts.  Share your international experience by posting photos and videos, or write a blog about your international experience.  Enjoy the ExchangesConnect Fulbright Group and all of the site’s features!