A few decades can change a lot. Everything depends, first and foremost, on the people themselves and their desire and readiness to change the world and change themselves. The desire of young people to gain work experience abroad is quite understandable, as it builds character, develops communication skills, and serves as a kind of test of independence, plus the desire to see new countries, cities, and their landmarks. That is precisely why more and more students are turning to International Exchange Center, and this explains its relevance. And in the future, it seems to me, nothing will change in this sphere; that is, this program will remain just as popular as it is now, perhaps even more so. English, being one of the world's main languages, cannot be learned or mastered anywhere as well as in a country where it is spoken. And another positive feature of International Exchange Center programs is the cooperation between participating countries; in our case, this is the USA and RUSSIA.

It is important to always remember that the country where you grew up will, at a certain stage of life, need you, your labor, and your victories. And responding to its call is not just a manifestation of patriotism; it is your sacred duty to your Motherland. Every year, many students from our country, thanks to International Exchange Center, get the opportunity to feel truly independent and make friends from all over the world, having visited the USA not as some tourist, but as a person who wants to learn a lot and is not afraid to put in the effort to do so. The time spent in the USA, time spent working and broadening one's horizons, is time not wasted. After all, when it passes, we will return home, full of positive emotions and unforgettable sensations; we will return to where we are expected, where we are loved, where our home is, as the English proverb says: "East or West, home is best."