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Celebrating 10 Years!

YES Alumni lead the 10th anniversary with worldwide  events throughout the year. read more >

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YES Muslim Student Helps Vet Give Up Prejudice
May 15, 2013
YES Muslim Student Helps Vet Give Up Prejudice
One student transforms a family's negative perceptions of the Muslim community Continue >
Cross-Cultural Understanding, Exchange Experience, News, Press Coverage
Breaking Boundaries in Minnesota
May 10, 2013
Breaking Boundaries in Minnesota
Shahzor Memon, YES student from Pakistan, shares his exchange experience with local news station Continue >
Cross-Cultural Understanding, Exchange Experience, Host Family, News, Press Coverage
State Department Exchange Students To Be Next Generation of English Teachers
May 2, 2013
State Department Exchange Students To Be Next Generation of English Teachers
Select YES alumni participate in week-long training Continue >
Cross-Cultural Understanding, Embassy and Official Involvement, English language learning, Leadership, Professional Development, Press Coverage, Events, Alumni
Yemeni Youth Addresses Congress About Drones
April 25, 2013
Yemeni Youth Addresses Congress About Drones
YES Alumni testifies against drone attacks in Yemen citing negative impact on US relations. Continue >
Cross-Cultural Understanding, Embassy and Official Involvement, Exchange Experience, News, Press Coverage, Alumni
Noticing the Differences, and Similarities
April 18, 2013
Noticing the Differences, and Similarities
YES student from Pakistan documents her exchange experience for local paper Continue >
Cross-Cultural Understanding, Exchange Experience, News, Women and Girls, Press Coverage
YES Student, James Chungu Scores First 3 Pointer!
February 15, 2013
YES Student, James Chungu Scores First 3 Pointer!
James Chungu, a YES student from Tanzania, hits a 3 pointer for his team in Grundy Center, Iowa helping to secure a victory! Congrats. Continue >
Exchange Experience, Host Family, News, Press Coverage
YES Students Share Thoughts On Cultural Differences
January 22, 2013
YES Students Share Thoughts On Cultural Differences
Two Indonesian YES students and an Egyptian student reflect on their home and host communities. Continue >
Cross-Cultural Understanding, Exchange Experience, News, Press Coverage
Finding Comfort in an Unfamiliar Place
January 17, 2013
Finding Comfort in an Unfamiliar Place
The unique experience of being an exchange student Continue >
Exchange Experience, News, Press Coverage
Macedonia YES Student: Everyone Needs to Help End Bullying
January 11, 2013
Macedonia YES Student: Everyone Needs to Help End Bullying
Boris' award-winning essay printed in host community newspaper Continue >
Exchange Experience, News, Press Coverage
A Genuine Pioneer Visits From Pakistan
January 8, 2013
A Genuine Pioneer Visits From Pakistan
Fatima from Pakistan adjusts to food, football and many "firsts" in her Missouri host community. Continue >
Exchange Experience, News, Women and Girls, Press Coverage