“Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) students from Grades 7 and 9 and International Baccalaureate recently met their peers in Japan through a virtual classroom exchange program. They were able to get in touch with their counterparts from Hiranuma High School in Yokohama and talk with each other via video in real time about their cultures and school life. SISC is using technology to introduce its students to different areas of the world and transform them into global citizens without leaving the classroom. Participants are given a glimpse of the routines, habits, and cultures of their peers living thousands of miles away, find similarities and differences between them, and develop empathy with their fellow students in another country. The big smiles shared during the exchange build bridges of trust, respect, and understanding that are imperative for future global leaders.”