The City of Boston was honored by a visit from the Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, and the First Lady, Akie Abe on April 26th and 27th. While the Prime Minister was speaking at a local university, the First Lady paid a visit to Boston Latin Academy, a school that many FGLP alumni visit during their time in Boston.

For years people have been saying that study abroad is an invaluable experience, but a recent study by Adam Galinsky and the Columbia Business School found that people who are multicultural, or had experienced another culture were more creative than their monoculture colleagues.

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will be making a trip to Boston on March 30th. They will be in town to attend the opening of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, which hopes teach about the importance of the senate and to inspire the next generation of leaders and citizens. Read more about it at NESN.