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  1. Anita Learns About Another Culture, and Herself

    My experience helped me to approach difficult situations with perspective and objectivity.

  2. When Art Imitates Life

    Being in the school play and working closely with the other student actors and directors did help me improve my Hindi skills and confidence in speaking.

  3. Chinese Hospital Stay Inspires Children’s Story

    Erik never expected that his stay in a local hospital would inspire him to write and illustrate a children's book.

  4. Unpublished

    Lasting Friendships in the Middle East

    The diversity of the U.S. is a phenomenon I have yet to see anywhere else and visiting our country gives an inside snapshot of the world. People should feel comfortable knowing that they are welcome here.

  5. Mastering Language, Translating Culture

    Georgia native Evangelista traveled to Suzhou, China during the summer of 2012 to study Chinese as a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) participant.

  6. Discovering Chinese Culture through Music

    Vanessa studied Chinese the summer of 2012 in Suzhou, China as a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) participant and was introduced to a whole new world.

  7. New Year's Eve in Dubai

    Before traveling to Oman on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES) Program, Dylan Hoey had never left the United States.

  8. Finding a Second family in Thailand

    "Take the leap into the unknown. It will be the best choice you make..."

  9. Unpublished

    Finding Her Voice in Bosnia

    Katie’s passion for culture, language, and food was a perfect fit in Bosnia.

  10. Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking: Exchange Builds Confidence

    Prior to the academic year Aaron spent in Russia as a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) participant, he had only given a few speeches to an audience – in English. A native of Portland, ME, Aaron never imagined that during his year abroad he would speak in Russian to an audience of World War II veterans.

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