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  1. Overcoming Culture Shock Through Volunteer Work

    Instead of withdrawing or isolating herself, Westmoreland overcame her culture shock by doing an activity she enjoys in the U.S. – volunteering.

  2. My Extended Minnesota Family

    Fahmida Zaman sometimes missed her family in Bangladesh during her Global Undergraduate Exchange Program experience. She spent the better part of 2012 at St. Catherine University in Minnesota, well removed from her home. But, she is thankful for the connections she made with professors, her “friendship family,” American and international students, and one very memorable meeting with another Bangladeshi.

  3. Not a Year of Life, But Life in a Year

    Zulfiqar (Zulfi) Sheth credits his Community College Initiative (CCI) Program for helping him to excel after returning to India as a student and as a delegate to international youth forums addressing global concerns.

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    Disability is Diversity: Dr. Christie L. Gilson Shares her Story

    "Just because you have a disability does not mean you can't do an exchange program," says Dr. Christie Gilson. Read more about how an exchange program is an opportunity for anyone.

  6. Ukrainian Youth Gains His Confidence in Iowa

    The FLEX program provided Ukrainian high schooler Vadym Bilous with an opportunity to boost his confidence by stepping outside his comfort zone and being exposed to new experiences.

  7. American Abroad Student of the Month - April 2015

    Easton, Massachusetts native Daniel Herschlag hit the ground running when he landed in Bosnia and Herzegovina for his YES Abroad exchange program, learning the language quickly and getting involved with numerous clubs and volunteer organizations.

  8. American Abroad Student of the Month: April 2018

    Phoebe is an exemplary YES Abroad student, who is passionate about integrating into her host community by practicing Arabic and volunteering.

  9. FLEX November Student of the Month

    The FLEX Student of the Month for November is Parthena from Greece, living in Falling Waters, West Virginia.

  10. April 2024 American Abroad Student of the Month

    Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Abroad participant, Alexander Arabadzhiev, is the U.S. Department of State’s April 2024 American Abroad Student of the Month.

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