Stories

February 26, 2020
Saying Yes to Living Abroad

Hashim from Pakistan shares his experience living in Oregon.

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February 25, 2020
Cross-Cultural Connections in West Bank and Gaza

In February, the YES alumni in West Bank and Gaza engaged in cross-cultural activities with American students.

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February 24, 2020
Discussing Gender Equality in Bulgarian Communities

Alumna volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bulgaria.

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February 23, 2020
Host Family Story: Lasting Impacts of Exchange

Alexis who has hosted six YES students so far shares how why hosting matters!

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February 22, 2020
Welcoming our February 2020 YES Civic Education Workshop Alumni

Alumni ambassadors from Morocco, Sierra Leone, and Philippines arrive today!

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February 22, 2020
Terminal One - Call for Contributors!

Join fellow YES alumni in a new online magazine to counter violent extremism

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February 21, 2020
February 2020 Civic Education Workshop Social Media Specialists

Meet the February 2020 Civic Education Workshop Social Media Specialists.

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February 20, 2020
The Best Time of My Life

Naufal from Pakistan has connected with people from all over the world through YES!

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February 19, 2020
A Sense of Belonging

Reetika from India reflects on the past six months of her exchange year.

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February 18, 2020
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

YES alumna, Maha from Kuwait, shares her involvement in a peer mentorship program.

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