Educational Exchange
The Public Affairs Section promotes educational exchanges between the US and Iceland and participates in the work of the Fulbright Commission. By organizing lectures and stimulating the exchange of ideas, the Public Affairs Section hopes to facilitate greater understanding and encourage dialogue between the United States and Iceland.
The U.S. Educational System
The doors of U.S. educational institutions are open to all qualified students from around the world. The United States is proud of an educational system that attracts students and scholars from across the globe. In the words of President Bush, "We … encourage international students to take part in our educational system. ....The relationships that are formed between individuals from different countries, as part of international education programs and exchanges ...foster goodwill that develops into vibrant, mutually beneficial partnerships among nations."
Arts and Culture in the United States
"The development of the arts in America -- music, dance, architecture, the visual arts, and literature -- has been marked by a tension between two strong sources of inspiration: European sophistication and domestic originality. Frequently, the best American artists have managed to harness both sources.