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American Abroad Student of the Month – November 2014

National Security Language Initiative for Youth participant Sam Christensen volunteers teaching English at the local primary school in Changzhou, China while improving his Mandarin language skills.

American Abroad Student of the Month – October 2014

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES) Abroad student Erica Anderson is an active member of her Pietermaritzburg, South Africa community, participating in many activities and clubs.

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.

Finding Her Voice in Bosnia

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

Finding a Second family in Thailand

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

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.

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.

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.

Arabic Program Expands Dental Career Dream

Shadowing a Moroccan dentist showed me that so many more people in the world need dental help.

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.

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