Travel to China or Japan with Southlake Sister Cities

The Southlake Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Program offers the youth of Southlake an opportunity to represent the City as a Youth Ambassador to one of Southlake’s Sister Cities – Tome, Japan and Suzhou Wuzhong, China. The Youth Ambassadors and adult chaperone are immersed in a cultural experience while living with host families and experiencing a variety of activities planned by the city and their hosts. 

Serving as a Southlake Sister Cities Youth Ambassador provides the opportunity for global friendship and a life-changing experience while fulfilling and underscoring the mission of the Sister Cities International program of “bringing the world together through education and cultural exchange.”

Suzhou Wuzhong, China
March 5-14th, 2015 (spring break) 

• Visit beautiful Suzhou Wuzhong District – the cradleland of the ancient Wu culture
• Experience Chinese daily life with Wuzhong host families thru homestay program
• Interact with students and faculty at Jiangsu Foreign Language School
• Explore historical and cultural heritage sites
• 2-day tour of the magnificent city of Shanghai
• Estimated cost: $2,500 per person
• Early decision: November 1st, 2014, Regular Deadline: December 5th, 2014

Tome, Japan
June 8-15th, 2015 (summer break)

• Experience Japanese daily life and culture thru Tome homestay program
• Interact with students, faculty and citizens of Tome
• Visit famous sites in Tome and surrounding areas
• Half-day tour of Tokyo
• Estimated cost: $2,000
• Application Deadline: November 20th, 2014