Stories

August 24, 2019
They Can't (Ku)Wait!

New YES students from Kuwait are ready for their year in the US

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August 24, 2019
Dear Future Students: Advice from Hanan

Hanan from Lebanon gives advice to the new cohort of YES students for a successful exchange year

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August 22, 2019
A Life-changing Experience at Iaccoca Global Village

YES Alumni participate in Iaccoca Global Village Program for Future Leaders.

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August 20, 2019
My Host Family said YES!

Saif's host family from South Dakota surprise him with a visit in the West Bank!

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August 17, 2019
Beach Cleanup in Bahrain

Five YES alumni volunteer at a beach cleanup in Bahrain.

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August 17, 2019
Virtual Alumni Leaders Training Recap

31 alumni from 31 countries attended an exciting virtual workshop.

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August 16, 2019
Zanzibar Alumni Help Paint a Nursery School

Alumni in Zanzibar are building up their alumni association with projects like painting a nursery school.

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August 15, 2019
Smashing Expectations by Embracing Reality

Sakina from Cameroon shares wisdom and insight on how to have an amazing YES year.

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August 13, 2019
Brand Your Business

Three Kuwaiti alumni assisted a Fulbright Scholar in a workshop on how to build a brand for a business.

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August 13, 2019
With Open Arms

Ali reflects on the one-year anniversary of his departure from Lebanon to start his YES program year.

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