The state of Oklahoma was originally Indian Territory. Tribes
from the eastern U.S. also settled here after being displaced by American
settlers. Later, Oklahoma City became a center of the cattle trade;
its stockyards are still among the worlds largest. Colorful Indian
festivities are still held in Oklahoma City and nearby communities.
Tahlequah, Oklahoma is the Tribal capital of the Cherokee Nation. The
Cowboy Hall of Fame, a treasure of national heritage, receives many
visitors to its museum of Western art and artifacts. The city is also
noted for its importance in the petroleum industry. Oklahoma City boasts
the only capitol building in the U.S. with working oil wells on its
grounds.
ECI staff and Area Coordinators and Representatives in local communities work
together to ensure student success, safety and security. Each student
stays with a qualified host family and becomes part of that family.
The student participates in all aspects of the host family's lifestyle and
activities.
ECI expects the highest standards of behavior from program
participants at all times and, in turn, sets principals and regulations for the
welfare and safety of the students throughout the program.
