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STEINBECK COAST AREA TEAM AFS USA Steinbeck Coast has been transforming lives through international exchanges in the Monterey Bay Area and the inland valleys of San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties since the 70’s.. Scattered throughout our area you will meet hundreds of people who have hosted a student, gone abroad and/or volunteered withAFS.
5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HOSTING FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS Hosting foreign exchange students is an amazing opportunity to form lasting personal bonds, share your culture and values, and expand your family’s horizons. Each year, more than 2,000 families in the U.S. sign up to carry on the AFS tradition of building bridges of understanding between cultures, which has been going strong for over70 years.
COLORADO ROCKIES AREA TEAM SCHOLARSHIPS Made possible by the generosity of the Fest family and volunteers from the AFS Colorado Rockies Area Team. AFS-USA and the Colorado Rockies Area Team share a commitment to diversity and encourage students from any background to apply for a scholarship, including students of color and members of underrepresented communities. CELEBRATE CULTURAL DIVERSITY THIS 4TH OF JULY The 4th of July is the day we celebrate the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation and celebrate the cultural diversity of our people. This is what makes America a beautiful fusion of ideas, customs, and traditions. GAP YEAR ABROAD FOR STUDENTS AGES 18+ Learning a second language exposes you to varied modes of thinking and communicating, inspiring curiosity, empathy, and understanding. Plus, being multilingual extends and improves your career prospects. And, even if you aren’t looking to pick up a foreign language, you still stand to gain a ton of intercultural communication skills. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN SPANISH? WE LOOKED AT 7 OPTIONS Telephone: 1 800 AFS-INFO. Address: 120 Wall Street Floor 4 New York,NY 10005
STEINBECK COAST AREA TEAM AFS USA Steinbeck Coast has been transforming lives through international exchanges in the Monterey Bay Area and the inland valleys of San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties since the 70’s.. Scattered throughout our area you will meet hundreds of people who have hosted a student, gone abroad and/or volunteered withAFS.
5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HOSTING FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS Hosting foreign exchange students is an amazing opportunity to form lasting personal bonds, share your culture and values, and expand your family’s horizons. Each year, more than 2,000 families in the U.S. sign up to carry on the AFS tradition of building bridges of understanding between cultures, which has been going strong for over70 years.
COLORADO ROCKIES AREA TEAM SCHOLARSHIPS Made possible by the generosity of the Fest family and volunteers from the AFS Colorado Rockies Area Team. AFS-USA and the Colorado Rockies Area Team share a commitment to diversity and encourage students from any background to apply for a scholarship, including students of color and members of underrepresented communities. CELEBRATE CULTURAL DIVERSITY THIS 4TH OF JULY The 4th of July is the day we celebrate the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation and celebrate the cultural diversity of our people. This is what makes America a beautiful fusion of ideas, customs, and traditions. ALUMNI NEWSLETTER: SUMMER 2021 Dear AFS-USA Alumni, Families, and Friends, I hope this newsletter finds you and your family doing well! Whether you studied abroad, hosted a student, sent your child abroad, volunteer or met AFS-USA in some other way, we could not have made it through 2020 without yoursupport.
WHO ARE THE NACIREMA? Overview: Using a model by Horace Mann, this lesson will challenge students to consider the strong ties between language and culture and how much of their culture is embedded in the words they use every day. Enjoy some laughs with this lesson and the primitive behaviors described by such a unique cultural group. To access the video recording of the webinar detailing this lesson, please click DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: EXPLORE DOMINICAN CULTURE Exploring Dominican Culture. The Dominican Republic has a variety of landscapes, from deserts to alpine forests in the central mountains. Discover the highest mountain and deepest valley in the Caribbean, as well as rainforests, deserts, and white sand beaches! HOST FAMILY RESOURCES Host families may claim a tax deduction of $50 per calendar month (15 days or more) for the time period in which you hosted your AFS student. This amount should be included on Schedule A of your Federal Income Tax return under Charitable Contributions, “Deductions other than cash” naming AFS-USA, Inc. and annotating the entry “Sec. 170(g) deduction”.CAPITAL AREA TEAM
Most recently our team has consisted of: over 100 active AFS volunteers. 45-60 foreign students in up to 20 different schools, including 15 students from Finland who spend six weeks in the summer in the DC area on a program sponsored and paid for by the Finnishgovernment.
HIGH SCHOOL IN PORTUGAL High School in Portugal Live with a host family in sunny Portugal for a year or semester while attending a local high school and learning all about this fascinating culture. SUMMER GLOBAL PREP IN SPAIN Eligibility Requirements. This program is designed for participants between the ages of 15 and 18 years old. On this program you are likely to learn about these Sustainable Development Goals: WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN SPANISH? WE LOOKED AT 7 OPTIONS Telephone: 1 800 AFS-INFO. Address: 120 Wall Street Floor 4 New York,NY 10005
HELEN "PEGGIE" MILLER SCHOLARSHIP 2018 Helen “Peggie” Miller Scholarship recipient, Hunter Cibula, High School program to Belgium. The Helen “Peggie” Miller Scholarship is made possible by the generosity of her children who are AFS returnees to honor her legacy. CO-LIAISONS FOR THE 2021/2022 CYCLE AFS encourages volunteer teams to consider assigning a co-liaisons to work in tandem or as back-up with a primary liaison. This way the student and host family can understand that in the event the student and/or host family is unable to connect with a primary liaison, for whatever reason, they can always reach out to a back-up liaison (in addition to the Support volunteer leaders in your team).BE A GLOBAL CITIZEN
This cultural exchange helps us come together, across typical divides, to make a more peaceful and just world. That’s the #AFSEffect. AFS-USA stands with our Asian and Asian American colleagues, families, students, alumni, and the AAPI community. The AFS community condemns any and all acts of violence, racism, and xenophobia. HIGH SCHOOL STUDY ABROAD Our 150+ high school study abroad programs are led by locals in the communities you’ll join. AFS staff, volunteers, and host families will welcome you to a second home. To us, studying and living abroad is about becoming a global citizen. Over 100 years ago, the founders of AFS discovered the importance of intercultural exchange. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: EXPLORE DOMINICAN CULTURE The Dominican Republic has a variety of landscapes, from deserts to alpine forests in the central mountains. Discover the highest mountain and deepest valley in the Caribbean, as well as rainforests, deserts, and white sand beaches! Dominican culture is a mixture of the cultures of Spaniard colonists, African slaves, and Taíno natives. WELCOME AN INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENT TO YOUR FAMILY Hosting an exchange student means more than providing a bed and meals. As an AFS Host Family, you’ll welcome a new member into your home, share your everyday lives, and grow as you get to know each other and share your cultural perspectives. You’ll be surprised at how much you learn about yourself, your family, and community. HIGH SCHOOL IN SPAIN Dates. September 2021 - June 2022. Cost: $16,850. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and programs are filled first come, first-served. The program dates may vary by one to three days based on international travel. For more details, contact us at studyabroad@afsusa.org. When you attend high school in Spain, the friendly atmosphere and ICELAND CULTURE AND TRADITIONS: LEARN ABOUT ICELAND Exploring Iceland’s Culture and Traditions. Iceland offers a combination of intriguing landscapes from rugged coastlines, glaciers, and hot springs to geysers, volcanoes, and lava deserts. Eleven percent of the country is covered in glacial ice and is surrounded by water. The land is plateau with mountain peaks, and ice fields, with a COLUMBIA: EXPLORE COLUMBIAN CULTURE The Colombian Diet. A daily meal in Colombian culture consists of meat, potato, rice, and “ patacon ” (fried banana). Beans are also important. Fruit juices are very widely consumed, and Colombia offers a large diversity of fruit. Arroz con pollo (chicken with rice), frijoles con chicharrón (pork and beans), and sancocho (stew withchicken
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN SPANISH? WE LOOKED AT 7 OPTIONS 7 of the Best Ways to Learn Spanish. 1. Download an app on your phone. Plenty of smartphone apps can help you learn the basics of a new language. Duolingo is a popular application that makes studying and learning Spanish free, fun, and interactive. HIGH SCHOOL IN PORTUGAL Cost: $16,400. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and programs are filled first come, first-served. The program dates may vary by one to three days based on international travel. For more details, contact us at studyabroad@afsusa.org. Live with a host family in sunny Portugal for a year or semester while attending a local highschool
INDIVIDUALISM & COLLECTIVISM One of the most widely-recognized distinctions between types of cultures is that between individualism and collectivism. Individualism values personal independence. Within individualist cultures, people are more likely to “see themselves as separate from others, define themselves based on their personal traits, and see theircharacteristics
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This cultural exchange helps us come together, across typical divides, to make a more peaceful and just world. That’s the #AFSEffect. AFS-USA stands with our Asian and Asian American colleagues, families, students, alumni, and the AAPI community. The AFS community condemns any and all acts of violence, racism, and xenophobia. HIGH SCHOOL STUDY ABROAD Our 150+ high school study abroad programs are led by locals in the communities you’ll join. AFS staff, volunteers, and host families will welcome you to a second home. To us, studying and living abroad is about becoming a global citizen. Over 100 years ago, the founders of AFS discovered the importance of intercultural exchange. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: EXPLORE DOMINICAN CULTURE The Dominican Republic has a variety of landscapes, from deserts to alpine forests in the central mountains. Discover the highest mountain and deepest valley in the Caribbean, as well as rainforests, deserts, and white sand beaches! Dominican culture is a mixture of the cultures of Spaniard colonists, African slaves, and Taíno natives. WELCOME AN INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENT TO YOUR FAMILY Hosting an exchange student means more than providing a bed and meals. As an AFS Host Family, you’ll welcome a new member into your home, share your everyday lives, and grow as you get to know each other and share your cultural perspectives. You’ll be surprised at how much you learn about yourself, your family, and community. HIGH SCHOOL IN SPAIN Dates. September 2021 - June 2022. Cost: $16,850. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and programs are filled first come, first-served. The program dates may vary by one to three days based on international travel. For more details, contact us at studyabroad@afsusa.org. When you attend high school in Spain, the friendly atmosphere and ICELAND CULTURE AND TRADITIONS: LEARN ABOUT ICELAND Exploring Iceland’s Culture and Traditions. Iceland offers a combination of intriguing landscapes from rugged coastlines, glaciers, and hot springs to geysers, volcanoes, and lava deserts. Eleven percent of the country is covered in glacial ice and is surrounded by water. The land is plateau with mountain peaks, and ice fields, with a COLUMBIA: EXPLORE COLUMBIAN CULTURE The Colombian Diet. A daily meal in Colombian culture consists of meat, potato, rice, and “ patacon ” (fried banana). Beans are also important. Fruit juices are very widely consumed, and Colombia offers a large diversity of fruit. Arroz con pollo (chicken with rice), frijoles con chicharrón (pork and beans), and sancocho (stew withchicken
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN SPANISH? WE LOOKED AT 7 OPTIONS 7 of the Best Ways to Learn Spanish. 1. Download an app on your phone. Plenty of smartphone apps can help you learn the basics of a new language. Duolingo is a popular application that makes studying and learning Spanish free, fun, and interactive. HIGH SCHOOL IN PORTUGAL Cost: $16,400. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and programs are filled first come, first-served. The program dates may vary by one to three days based on international travel. For more details, contact us at studyabroad@afsusa.org. Live with a host family in sunny Portugal for a year or semester while attending a local highschool
INDIVIDUALISM & COLLECTIVISM One of the most widely-recognized distinctions between types of cultures is that between individualism and collectivism. Individualism values personal independence. Within individualist cultures, people are more likely to “see themselves as separate from others, define themselves based on their personal traits, and see theircharacteristics
ALUMNI NEWSLETTER: SUMMER 2021 Dear AFS-USA Alumni, Families, and Friends, I hope this newsletter finds you and your family doing well! Whether you studied abroad, hosted a student, sent your child abroad, volunteer or met AFS-USA in some other way, we could not have made it through 2020 without yoursupport.
ALUMNI | AFS-USA
Our alumni are champions of global competence and agents of change. Many have chosen careers in education, international affairs, science and technology, medicine, media, and business and work to make the world more peaceful, sustainable, and interconnected. When our participants become alumni, they can continue to rely on AFS andfellow AFSers
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A GLOBAL CITIZEN? Defined by OXFAM, “A global citizen is someone who is aware of and understands the wider world – and their place in it. They take an active role in their community, and work with others to make our planet more equal, fair, and sustainable.”. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, if you’re taking actions that are good for the greaterworld
INDIVIDUALISM & COLLECTIVISM One of the most widely-recognized distinctions between types of cultures is that between individualism and collectivism. Individualism values personal independence. Within individualist cultures, people are more likely to “see themselves as separate from others, define themselves based on their personal traits, and see theircharacteristics
WHO ARE THE NACIREMA? The ritual of the Nacirema was first brought to the attention of anthropologists twenty years ago, but the culture of this people is still very poorly understood. They are a North American group living in the territory between the Canadian Cree, the Yaqui and Tarahumara of Mexico, and the Carib and Arawak of the Antilles. COLUMBIA: EXPLORE COLUMBIAN CULTURE The Colombian Diet. A daily meal in Colombian culture consists of meat, potato, rice, and “ patacon ” (fried banana). Beans are also important. Fruit juices are very widely consumed, and Colombia offers a large diversity of fruit. Arroz con pollo (chicken with rice), frijoles con chicharrón (pork and beans), and sancocho (stew withchicken
CO-LIAISONS FOR THE 2021/2022 CYCLE AFS encourages volunteer teams to consider assigning a co-liaisons to work in tandem or as back-up with a primary liaison. This way the student and host family can understand that in the event the student and/or host family is unable to connect with a primary liaison, for whatever reason, they can always reach out to a back-up liaison (in addition to the Support volunteer leaders in your team). INDONESIA: EXPLORING INDONESIAN CULTURE Exploring Indonesian Culture. A vast archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is a land of contrasts—fiery volcanoes and peaceful seas, crowded cities and distant plantations, modern high-rises and crumbling temples, Komodo dragons and countless tropical birds, young people on scooters wearing brightly-colored sarongs and batik shirts. EXAMINING CURRENT SOCIAL MOVEMENTS Recently, there has been increased participation in social movements from young activists dedicated to standing up for their rights. This intercultural education lesson will analyze the largest current social movements and examine different ways students can become involved inactivism.
SWITZERLAND: EXPLORE THE CULTURE OF SWITZERLAND Exploring the Culture of Switzerland. Switzerland’s spectacular landscape includes snow-capped Alps and grassy hills spotted with grazing cows. Home to 1,500 sparkling, crystal-clear lakes, Swiss people are very proud of the fact that even in big cities, the water in the rivers and lakes isBE A GLOBAL CITIZEN
This cultural exchange helps us come together, across typical divides, to make a more peaceful and just world. That’s the #AFSEffect. AFS-USA stands with our Asian and Asian American colleagues, families, students, alumni, and the AAPI community. The AFS community condemns any and all acts of violence, racism, and xenophobia. WELCOME AN INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENT TO YOUR FAMILY Hosting an exchange student means more than providing a bed and meals. As an AFS Host Family, you’ll welcome a new member into your home, share your everyday lives, and grow as you get to know each other and share your cultural perspectives. You’ll be surprised at how much you learn about yourself, your family, and community. WHO ARE THE NACIREMA? The ritual of the Nacirema was first brought to the attention of anthropologists twenty years ago, but the culture of this people is still very poorly understood. They are a North American group living in the territory between the Canadian Cree, the Yaqui and Tarahumara of Mexico, and the Carib and Arawak of the Antilles. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A GLOBAL CITIZEN? Defined by OXFAM, “A global citizen is someone who is aware of and understands the wider world – and their place in it. They take an active role in their community, and work with others to make our planet more equal, fair, and sustainable.”. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, if you’re taking actions that are good for the greaterworld
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN SPANISH? WE LOOKED AT 7 OPTIONS 7 of the Best Ways to Learn Spanish. 1. Download an app on your phone. Plenty of smartphone apps can help you learn the basics of a new language. Duolingo is a popular application that makes studying and learning Spanish free, fun, and interactive. HIGH SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND Switzerland has one of the top education systems in the world, and you can expect your classmates to be highly motivated and engaged students. You’ll most likely attend a baccalaureat school, an academically competitive high school that prepares students for university studies. A typical day might start around 8 am and endaround 6 pm.
HIGH SCHOOL IN PORTUGAL Cost: $16,400. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and programs are filled first come, first-served. The program dates may vary by one to three days based on international travel. For more details, contact us at studyabroad@afsusa.org. Live with a host family in sunny Portugal for a year or semester while attending a local highschool
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Senegal is about the size of the state of South Dakota and rests on the tip of a peninsula. Dakar, its capital and largest city, is known for its vibrant nightlife and busting markets. Senegal also offers stunning beaches and scenic national parks with hundreds of species of birds. The country is home to many diverse ethnic groups, each with STEINBECK COAST AREA TEAM AFS-USA’s Steinbeck Coast Region is home to a vast, decades-long, community of AFS students, volunteers, host families and educators committed to the idea that intercultural learning is an extraordinary path to a more just and peaceful world. AFS USA Steinbeck Coast has been transforming lives through international exchanges in theMonterey
INTERVIEW TRAINING: SENDING Sending Interviewer Training. Conducting Sending Interviews is one of the most important tasks AFS Volunteers engage in every year. The Sending Interviewer training introduces you to some of the best practices that go into conducting successful information sessions and gathering useful information about prospective AFS participants.. To complete this training, you are expected to view everyBE A GLOBAL CITIZEN
This cultural exchange helps us come together, across typical divides, to make a more peaceful and just world. That’s the #AFSEffect. AFS-USA stands with our Asian and Asian American colleagues, families, students, alumni, and the AAPI community. The AFS community condemns any and all acts of violence, racism, and xenophobia. WELCOME AN INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENT TO YOUR FAMILY Hosting an exchange student means more than providing a bed and meals. As an AFS Host Family, you’ll welcome a new member into your home, share your everyday lives, and grow as you get to know each other and share your cultural perspectives. You’ll be surprised at how much you learn about yourself, your family, and community. WHO ARE THE NACIREMA? The ritual of the Nacirema was first brought to the attention of anthropologists twenty years ago, but the culture of this people is still very poorly understood. They are a North American group living in the territory between the Canadian Cree, the Yaqui and Tarahumara of Mexico, and the Carib and Arawak of the Antilles. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A GLOBAL CITIZEN? Defined by OXFAM, “A global citizen is someone who is aware of and understands the wider world – and their place in it. They take an active role in their community, and work with others to make our planet more equal, fair, and sustainable.”. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, if you’re taking actions that are good for the greaterworld
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN SPANISH? WE LOOKED AT 7 OPTIONS 7 of the Best Ways to Learn Spanish. 1. Download an app on your phone. Plenty of smartphone apps can help you learn the basics of a new language. Duolingo is a popular application that makes studying and learning Spanish free, fun, and interactive. HIGH SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND Switzerland has one of the top education systems in the world, and you can expect your classmates to be highly motivated and engaged students. You’ll most likely attend a baccalaureat school, an academically competitive high school that prepares students for university studies. A typical day might start around 8 am and endaround 6 pm.
HIGH SCHOOL IN PORTUGAL Cost: $16,400. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and programs are filled first come, first-served. The program dates may vary by one to three days based on international travel. For more details, contact us at studyabroad@afsusa.org. Live with a host family in sunny Portugal for a year or semester while attending a local highschool
SENEGAL - AFS-USA
Senegal is about the size of the state of South Dakota and rests on the tip of a peninsula. Dakar, its capital and largest city, is known for its vibrant nightlife and busting markets. Senegal also offers stunning beaches and scenic national parks with hundreds of species of birds. The country is home to many diverse ethnic groups, each with STEINBECK COAST AREA TEAM AFS-USA’s Steinbeck Coast Region is home to a vast, decades-long, community of AFS students, volunteers, host families and educators committed to the idea that intercultural learning is an extraordinary path to a more just and peaceful world. AFS USA Steinbeck Coast has been transforming lives through international exchanges in theMonterey
INTERVIEW TRAINING: SENDING Sending Interviewer Training. Conducting Sending Interviews is one of the most important tasks AFS Volunteers engage in every year. The Sending Interviewer training introduces you to some of the best practices that go into conducting successful information sessions and gathering useful information about prospective AFS participants.. To complete this training, you are expected to view everyTHE AFS EXCHANGE
The AFS Exchange The AFS Exchange is a podcast featuring conversations with AFS-USA host families, students, volunteers, and educators. In each episode, we hear from our guests on how their lives have beenimpacted by AFS.
AFS GLOBAL COMPETENCE READINESS INDEX FOR SCHOOLS Global competence education helps students take their first steps to becoming global citizens. The AFS Global Competence Readiness Index for Schools provides an easy-to-use way to assess where your school is at in terms of helping students develop essential 21st-century skills. WELCOME AN INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENT TO YOUR FAMILY Hosting an exchange student means more than providing a bed and meals. As an AFS Host Family, you’ll welcome a new member into your home, share your everyday lives, and grow as you get to know each other and share your cultural perspectives. You’ll be surprised at how much you learn about yourself, your family, and community. WHO ARE THE NACIREMA? The ritual of the Nacirema was first brought to the attention of anthropologists twenty years ago, but the culture of this people is still very poorly understood. They are a North American group living in the territory between the Canadian Cree, the Yaqui and Tarahumara of Mexico, and the Carib and Arawak of the Antilles. HOST FAMILY RESOURCES Host families may claim a tax deduction of $50 per calendar month (15 days or more) for the time period in which you hosted your AFS student. This amount should be included on Schedule A of your Federal Income Tax return under Charitable Contributions, “Deductions other than cash” naming AFS-USA, Inc. and annotating the entry “Sec. 170(g) deduction”.CAPITAL AREA TEAM
The Capital Area Team encompasses the greater Washington, DC, area including Anne Arundel, Calvert, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George’s, and St. Mary’s Counties in Maryland, the City of Alexandria and Arlington County in Virginia, and of course,Washington, DC.
INDIVIDUALISM & COLLECTIVISM One of the most widely-recognized distinctions between types of cultures is that between individualism and collectivism. Individualism values personal independence. Within individualist cultures, people are more likely to “see themselves as separate from others, define themselves based on their personal traits, and see theircharacteristics
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: EXPLORE DOMINICAN CULTURE The Dominican Republic has a variety of landscapes, from deserts to alpine forests in the central mountains. Discover the highest mountain and deepest valley in the Caribbean, as well as rainforests, deserts, and white sand beaches! Dominican culture is a mixture of the cultures of Spaniard colonists, African slaves, and Taíno natives. CO-LIAISONS FOR THE 2021/2022 CYCLE AFS encourages volunteer teams to consider assigning a co-liaisons to work in tandem or as back-up with a primary liaison. This way the student and host family can understand that in the event the student and/or host family is unable to connect with a primary liaison, for whatever reason, they can always reach out to a back-up liaison (in addition to the Support volunteer leaders in your team). HOST FAMILY APPLICATION FORMS Double Placement. These forms are needed when a family will be hosting two AFS students: 2021 Host Family Consent Form. 2021 Student and Natural Family Consent (prior to program) 2021 Student Consent Only (for a move once a student is on program) 2021 Natural Family Consent Only (for a move once a student is on program) If a family will beAFS-USA
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