Stories

June 09, 2020
Leading the Multicultural Club

Jasim from Bahrain shares his experience leading the multicultural club.

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June 09, 2020
Virtual Ghabqa

The YES alumni in Kuwait held a virtual Ghabqa and U.S. Ambassador Romanoski attended.

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June 08, 2020
Bedtime Stories: Fairy Tales From Morning Until Night

YES Alumni in Bulgaria recorded fairy tales for kids!

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June 06, 2020
The Value of Volunteering

Omer from Yemen uses his medical knowledge to volunteer at a local hospital.

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June 04, 2020
A Thank You Letter Celebrating Diversity

Hamna shares thoughtful words of gratitude to her host family.

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June 03, 2020
My Senior Year Journey

Naida from Indonesia looks back on her first days at her American high school.

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June 02, 2020
Exchange Year Lessons

Ahmed shares some of his favorite YES moments!

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June 02, 2020
Thank You Letter to my Host Mom

YES alumna Aljood from Kuwait shares a thank you letter to her host mom.

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June 01, 2020
June Alumni Spotlight: Rupati Pius Makoi

Rupati from Tanzania has been supporting and empowering local orphanages in Dar-es-Salam.

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June 01, 2020
New YES Alumni in Albania Connecting During Quarantine

YES Alumni connect with newly returned students via social media.

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