The Carson Sister Cities Association is planning a student exchange visit that will place Carson young people in the homes of host families in Soka, Japan. The trip is scheduled for July 22 to Aug. 5. This marks the 22nd anniversary of Carson s joint program with Soka. Since 1979, Carson has sent a student delegation abroad or hosted a student delegation from Soka in alternating years. During their visit, the students live with Japanese families and visit local landmarks and cultural centers.
Participants only pay for their personal expenses and half of their airfare.
The deadline for submitting applications is May 7. Applicants must be full-time students at a high school or college, where they have maintained a minimum 2.5 grade point average over the past year and a half. They must have resided in Carson for at least one year. The U.S. Census Bureau released in April the results of the 2000 Census.