Alumni Cultural Immersion Program (ACIP)
Graduates of the Diplomatic Leaders Development Program (DLDP) are invited to apply for the Alumni Cultural Immersion Program (ACIP). If you haven't participated in DLDP, subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about upcoming cohorts! You can learn more about the program here.
What is ACIP?
The Alumni Cultural Immersion Program (ACIP) offers a 7-14 day international immersion experience where DLDP alumni apply the nine essential skills of diplomacy in a highly engaged manner. Participants engage with leaders from government, civil society, academia, private industry, and peers, in-person and under the guidance of Diplomatic Perspective experts and affiliates.
The inaugural ACIP took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital city of Sarajevo from July 27 to August 6, 2024. Sponsored by United Airlines as well as over 30 private donors, this trip to southeastern Europe was organized in collaboration with the BHeart Foundation, a volunteer organization dedicated to humanitarian efforts, and Green Visions, who offer sustainable, environment-first tourism.
Trip Engagments
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Meeting with the Mayor of Sarajevo, Benjamina Karic, and tour of City Hall
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Sarajevo Historic City Tour
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Tunnel of Hope Museum and Sarajevo Siege Tour
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Meeting with Dr. Sead Turcalo, Dean of the School of Political Science at Sarajevo University
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Tour of the Srebrenica Genocide Museum and discussion with Founding Director Tarik Samarah
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Meeting with Asja Krsmanović of the Sarajevo Film Festival and tour of the main viewing area
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Discussion with representatives of the youth organization “Munja”
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US Embassy Tour and discussion with Foreign Service Officers
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Hiking in Umoljani Village with service project to restore trail markers
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White Water Rafting on the Neretva
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Mostar City Tour
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Discussion with Sulejman Demirovic, architect who worked on restoration of the historic Mostar Bridge and concentration camp survivor
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Discussion with students from the United World College in Mostar
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Kayaking on the Trebizat River
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Free day in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Thank you to our Partners and Sponsors for making ACIP a reality!
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