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This book is motivated by the desire to have young diaspora people grow up with exposure and attachment to their countries and continents of origin through participation in cultures, languages, and impact-oriented activities. - This is because a typical diaspora parent likes to see their child valuing both roots: their current country of residency and their country of origin. To do this, the author explores those academic, career-related, volunteering, and investment activities that diaspora students and youth can participate in overseas, either in their country of origin or any country of their choosing. On the other hand, for a student or youth who do not wish to travel but are interested in helping support a cause in their country of origin or any developing country, the book provides them with other options. Participation in an overseas program allows a young person to improve their language skills, immerse in cultural experience, explore the country, connect with relatives, establish a sense of resilience and self-reliance, and volunteer for a disadvantaged community. - The bottom line benefits are enhanced college admission chances, job application success, and career perspective.

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There is no one more qualified than David to reflect on the challenges, practical considerations, and most importantly, the transformative possibilities of diaspora children connecting to their home country, and for youth from everywhere benefitting from ser vice-oriented study, work, and travel. - Jennifer Alix-Garcia, Professor of Applied Economics, Oregon State University.

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David A. Mayom is a South Sudanese-American and one of the Lost Boys of Sudan. Mayom holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Washington State University and Master of Science in International and Development Economics from the University of San Francisco. He currently lives in San Jose, California where he runs a non-profit organization, South Sudan STEM Initiative (SSSTEM). Previously, he was an economics lecturer at Upper Nile University, Juba, South Sudan. He also worked as a research consultant for the World Bank Group.

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