Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Alumni Association

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Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Alumni Association

CBYX is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. In 2016 Cultural Vistas received funding from the U.S. Department of State to help launch CBYXAA.

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Alumni Association (CBYXAA) unites Americans who have participated in high school, vocational, and young professionals CBYX programs. The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Alumni Association (CBYXAA) unites Americans who have participated in high school, vocational, and young professionals CBYX programs to create a strong network of people who have experienced this life-changing exchange program. By late 2019 CBYXAA will be a self-sustaining and alumni-driven organization whose work supports and furthers the goals of the CBYX program. Please join us by providing your ideas, sharing your expertise, and volunteering your time to shape this organization. CBYX is sponsored by the U.S.Department of State.

10/10/2026

The best part of this network? The people who show up for it. 🤝

From the national reunion to casual get-togethers, everything we do is powered by alumni who bring this community to life. If you've been meaning to plug back in, consider this your sign.

🌟 Head to the link in our bio to jump into membership and start collecting your gold stars.

10/09/2026

We don’t know what they were expecting, but it definitely wasn’t a Prost glass.

Get your own - the responsible way. Link in bio

10/08/2026

Strong leadership is built through everyday communication, credibility, and influence. Join for a virtual 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭: 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺'𝘴 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦, a seminar focused on executive presence, professional influence, and career growth. U.S. citizen exchange alumni will hear practical insights, strengthen workplace communication skills, and connect with fellow exchange alumni. Register today with the link in bio.

Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State

10/05/2026

Friendly reminder: your alumni network isn't just a contact list; it's actively happening right now. 🌐

From NYC to Berlin (and everywhere in between), alumni are on the CBYXAA Community Board trading housing tips, hiring for internships, sharing new business launches, and helping each other out daily.

Don't sleep on this resource:

👉 Drop a post if you're looking for support
👉 Offer a hand if you've got resources
👉 Or just lurk and see what everyone's building

Head to the link in our bio to dive in. 📲

10/04/2026

Your exchange year was just chapter one; now, the U.S. Department of State wants to hear what you built next. 🎙✨

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is looking for CBYX alumni to take the mic at 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑟 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠: a nationwide event series uniting exchange alumni for professional development, mentorship, and career growth.

Are you a good fit? We’re looking for mid- to senior-level alumni with expertise in:
💼 Leadership & Management
📢 Strategic Communications
🌱 Organizational Development

If you’re ready to share real-world insights, mentor emerging leaders, and represent CBYX on a national platform, we want to hear from you.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to fill out the Speaker Interest Survey.

10/03/2026

Kinda chic to be a CBYX alum ✨

This November we're bringing the alumni community back together in Atlanta.

A whole weekend of the kind of conversations you don't get anywhere else, including a fireside chat with two diplomats who've spent their careers doing the work of building and maintaining transatlantic relationships. 🇩🇪🇺🇸

If your exchange year is still the thing that changed everything, this is where you get to keep showing up for it. 🤝💫

Nov 6-8 · Halle Estate, Atlanta. Link in bio.

10/02/2026

🏛✨ From Cultural Exchange to Global Diplomacy

A CBYX experience doesn’t just end when the flight touches down: for many alumni, it is the catalyst for a lifelong career in international affairs.

Over a distinguished 20-year career with the U.S. Department of State, Meg Campbell has translated the foundational insights of her exchange year into a global portfolio. Her diplomatic service spans key strategic posts worldwide, including Vienna, Berlin, Ponta Delgada, Jamaica, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

Today, she serves in Washington, D.C., leading a team dedicated to supporting U.S. embassies and consulates throughout Europe.

Join us October 15 at 5:00pm ET to explore how a single year in Germany shaped a career dedicated to public service, and gain insider perspectives on life in the Foreign Service.

We invite alumni interested in global careers to join this engaging discussion. Link in bio!

10/01/2026

𝟏𝟎 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝. 🇩🇪✨

Join your fellow CBYX alumni this December 1–6 for the most curated, low-stress trip to Berlin you’ll ever take.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
☕ Steamy Glühwein & endless Christmas market crawls
🏛️ Private cultural tours through a city famously “𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔”
🤝 Reconnecting with PPPers on the other side of the exchange (proof the transatlantic bond didn't stop when your exchange year did)
🏷️ All of it planned for you at an unbeatable price

Pack your heaviest scarf, leave room in your luggage for a Christmas market mug (we won't judge), and auf geht’s!

These final 10 tickets won’t last. Link in bio to claim your spot before they’re gone. 🎒✈️

09/30/2026

Leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and the CBYXAA Swag Shoppe is fully stocked for sweater weather 🍂🎃

Say Tschüss to summer and hello to your new favorite hoodie, mugs for your Kaffee, and more! Shop with link in bio

09/29/2026

Did you know CBYXAA started 𝐴𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑛𝑖 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 because we have so much to learn from one another?

From Capitol Hill to global health policy, bilingual parenting to international careers across continents. Our alumni aren't just telling stories - they’re handing down all of what they've learned along the way.

And there's more coming throughout the year.

If you haven't caught up on the archive yet, now's the time. Link in bio.

Address

Daley Plaza - 50 W Washington
Chicago, IL
60602

Website

http://cbyxalumni.org/, https://linktr.ee/CBYXAlumniAssociation, https://cbyx-aa.printify.me/

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