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“We are here to excel in our studies, but also to weave a fabric of human experiences outside of the classrooms. That’s where One To World comes in.”—Felipe There are almost 100,000 international students and scholars studying in the greater New York metropolitan area—in fact, it’s the leading destination for international undergraduate and graduate students in the United States. The role these students play is incredibly valuable. International students and their families contributed over $38.7 billion to the U.S. economy in 2019-2020 and supported 415,996 jobs. But how do these students get connected to their new home? Established in 1977, One To World is the major organization in New York City that provides enrichment programs for international students and Fulbright scholars to ensure they are successful, engaged, and supported. With an unwavering commitment to building bridges between international students on campus and the broader New York community, One To World has created multiple opportunities where people can come together face-to-face and share their perspectives, experiences, and lives. Now, One To World serves as a bridge between local residents, international students, and the global community as they learn to thrive in their new homes. Each program provides a unique opportunity for U.S. residents and international students to engage on an intimate level, from having dinner inside local homes to sharing culture and experiences in the classroom and volunteering their time together through community service projects. Whether forging connections over a shared meal, connecting them to job shadowing or employment workshops, or engaging them in roundtables with experts on corporate governance, One To World is preparing the next generation of global leaders for a brighter future. “One To World is always making connections that stretch around the globe. In 10 minutes’ time, I had a very helpful network that would otherwise have taken me a very long time to develop.”—Cecilie Visit onetoworld.org/community to learn more about One To World’s work!