NSLI-Y participants are encouraged to further develop their skills throughout their university education and professional lives. After serving as unofficial representatives overseas, participants remain engaged in the international arena. Their insight into other cultures and languages will play a lasting role in shaping their lives and communities.

Online Communities

Join the NSLI-Y Group on our international social network Exchanges Connect to meet NSLI-Y alumni and ask them about their experience on past NSLI-Y programs.  They can help you learn about the application process, how to prepare for an overseas experience, how to make the most of your language learning experience, and what it is like to live with a host family.  Join the NSLI-Y Group today and learn more about NSLI-Y from someone who has Learned a New Language and Experienced a New World!

Read more about the NSLI-Y program on the U.S. Department of State's website at: http://exchanges.state.gov/youth/programs/nsli.html

Become a fan of National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) on Facebook to see photos of the NSLI-Y host countries and chat with your peers about the exciting exchange experience ahead of you!

Further Language Study

Below is a partial list of further language study opportunities that target learners of NSLI-Y languages:

The Language Flagship for information about university programs in critical languages and study abroad opportunities at the university level.

Startalk programs in critical languages

Boren Awards for International Study

Critical Language Scholarships

Career Exploration

Below are some career options that value and utilize language skills:

State Department

The Peace Corps

Consider a career in language teaching!

National Service Language Corps