Florida
The US Foreign Service: Representing America Abroad
Program No. 8164RJ
Get to know America’s first line of defense as you speak with Foreign Service Officers, learning about foreign policy, international intrigue and fascinating stories of life abroad.
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Participant Reviews
Based on 9 Reviews
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Wonderful fascinating program that takes participants into the inner workings of foreign service. This topic is very timely given the changes occurring at the federal level. The presenters are apolitical unbiased professionals who have served for decades under numerous administrations. We even learned about the life and unpaid important roles spouses fill in support of foreign service goals. Truly discovered,’how the sausage is made!’
— Review left March 22, 2025
A wonderful program-very much enjoyed the lectures-the presenters were great, with good content. We had one day where there were "back to back" lectures, and then another day where we did tours of St. Petersburg and then free time for the rest of the day. I would have preferred to have these 2 days intermixed, with some lectures and tours in one day.
The hotel was very nice, and the meals we were provided were tasty and very plentiful. The location of the hotel in Tierra Verde requires either a car or an Uber to access most services, sites, etc. -it is somewhat isolated.
Thoroughly enjoyed my fellow Road Scholars-interesting mix of people from around the country.
This was my first Road Scholar trip-I will be back!
— Review left March 5, 2025
The U.S. Foreign Service Representing America Abroad was an opportunity to learn about a topic typically not found elsewhere from people who were part of the U.S. Foreign Service, and hence, had actual experience in this area.
— Review left March 4, 2024
Outstanding Program. Helpful presentations on what is going on in political situations around the world.
The presentation on Belarus was unforgettable - helpful in understanding the way a dictator takes over. The hotel was wonderful. In itself it was a mini vacation. Thanks, Road Scholar.
— Review left February 26, 2023
Road Scholar programs are well worth attending.
— Review left February 20, 2023
This was an informative and interesting program of the varied aspects of the foreign service. Best of all was our wonderful and perfect tour guide Anne Peery.
— Review left January 26, 2023
This program helped me to have a much greater appreciation for the Foreign Service in our country and the very gifted and committed people who are involved in this service. Also it truly helped us to understand more of the realities and challenges being faced by those presently in our Foreign Service.
— Review left February 13, 2019
This program should be required of all prospective voters prior to the 2020 election.
— Review left February 10, 2019
An informative program about in view of the current administration in Washington was encouraging and weather us hard to beat.
— Review left February 9, 2019
