October 19, 2004

Sarah Winters

P0 Box 364 Bunker Hill, IN 46914-0364

Dear Sarah:

 Congratulations! You have been accepted into the People to People Student Ambassador Class of 2005. As a Student Ambassador, you join the effort to bring the world together through education and friendship, while experiencing a wonderful journey of discovery.

 My grandfather, the 34^th president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, said, “I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments.” President Eisenhower believed face-to-face encounters between people of different backgrounds would form the foundation for lasting world peace. He created People to People with the idea that ordinary citizens of different nations would solve their problems and find a way to live harmoniously with one another.

 By venturing beyond your local borders, you will represent the very best of America to the rest of the world. You will gain insight into new cultures, forge lasting friendships with global counterparts, and help promote peace and human dignity.

 In carrying out my grandfather’s vision, I have seen Student Ambassadors embrace diversity and celebrate the common human experience that fosters international goodwill. Perhaps most remarkably, I have observed people of other nations welcoming Student Ambassadors into their homes, building the lifelong bonds of friendship.

 It is with great pride and joy that I welcome you to the program. I have a special passion for international and domestic education, cultural exchange, and humanitarianism. It is satisfying to know that through the People to People Student Ambassador Program, you will experience the excitement of travel, the advantage of studying in another part of the world, and the joy of cultural discovery. You will see the world and yourself with new eyes, and you are sure to make memories and friendships to last a lifetime. Enjoy!

 Sincerely,

Mary Jean Eisenhower

President and CEO, People to People International