NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & SportsFulbright Foreign Students Visiting Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A group of Fulbright foreign students are in Nashville through Sunday to discuss elections with local citizens.

The Fulbright Foreign Student Enrichment seminars will feature a mix of lectures, panel discussions, interactive workshops, community outreach and volunteer opportunities. The students will engage with local politicians, community leaders and advocates

The mission of the program is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and those of other countries.

It's one of nine seminars being held across the country.

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