International Diaspora Engagement Alliance

The debate focused on issues and decisions affecting young Greek students and professionals, but it made us think introspectively about how we related to this issue. As first-second-and third-generation Greek-Americans who grew up in the U.S., who see the country of our extended families, our friends and our childhood summers in a difficult and uncertain time, we want to give back, particularly by leveraging our professional skills and interests as best we can. Of course, we also want to gain something; we want to experience Greece in a way that helps us both connect with our heritage and grow as young professionals with global perspectives...