Fall Semester 2009 Egypt - NSLI-Y Student's Experience
By NSLI-Y
Egypt Fall 2009
March 9, 2010
Read about a NSLI-Y student's Fall Semester experience in Egypt here:
http://enquirerjournal.com/view/full_story/3721765/article-Hannah-Potter-settles-in-with-Egyptian-family
http://enquirerjournal.com/view/full_story/6419374/article-Hannah-Potter-returns-from-Egypt?
Tags: Egypt, Announcement
China tales to tell: Student's 'New Year' abroad will be among experiences to share
By NSLI-Y
China Academic Year 2009
March 8, 2010
Bechard has been living and studying in Nanjing, China, since August as part of the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) merit scholarship program run by the U.S. Department of State.
Read about his experience here: www.suburbanchicagonews.com/plainfieldsun/lifestyles/2040585,4_5_JO11_CHINA_S1-100211.article
Tags: China
Looking for an adventure?
By Kim B
Korea Summer 2009
December 8, 2009
As a matter of fact; I DID look for an adventure. And I sure as heck found one with this program!!
Not only did I meet friends from all across the United States, I obtained countless bonds with so many in Korea. My host family, of whom I feel is really my family now; korean highschool friends, that I continue to nag about studying abroad so I can see and talk to them again!
The program was instituted in a way that I could follow easily. There were hardly ever any mishaps! The teachers and volunteers of the program that I met over my summer stay have made an impact on my life that I am sure I will never forget.!
If I was told to express my feelings about my stay in one word, I would say "Can I use multiple one words?" Because its impossible! The experience was so grand and wonderful that I can hardly believe I stayed there long enough! If ever given the oppurtunity to study aborad with this program again, I sure will!
This program really opened up my eyes, telling myself REALLY what I wanted to do with my life. I hope that I can continue my studies to become fluent in Korean so that when (notice I dont say IF) I return to Korea in the future, I can converse even more with the kind and welcoming citizens of Seoul!
iEarn for the win!! <3
Tags: Korea
One Word is Worth A Thousand Pictures
By Rhonda Hindi
Egypt Summer 2009
November 6, 2009
Before my trip even started my group met with an NSLI-Y coordinator named Mel Hall. He told us in that first meeting that, "One word is worth a thousand pictures." I found this to be more than true. Every time I hear a word that can even be vaguely associated with Egypt a thousand images come to my mind. Applying for this program was the best decision I have made in my life. I have never had so much fun while learning. While abroad I created life lasting bonds with people in my own country and abroad. I still keep in touch with all of these people. NSLI has made a deep impression on my current life and my future and I am forever indebted to the Department of State for this wonderful program. I strongly encourage whoever is interested to apply, not just for Arabic programs but for any program. You can not lose anything by applying. I can assure you that participating in a program such as this one will forever effect you in the most postive of ways. One word: Egypt. Culture. Language. Knowledge. Discovery.
Tags: Egypt
Race for the Cure - Egypt
By Deb Woolley
Egypt Academic Year 2009
October 26, 2009
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure was held amid the Pyramids of Egypt with NSLI-Y students in attendance. Here is a story and a few pictures from that event.
Race for the Cure
With the logo “Race for the Cure” more than 10,000 Egyptians and foreigners participated in 1.5 KM race by the pyramids on Saturday the 24 of October 2009 to celebrate, remember and make a difference in the fight against cancer breast.
The breast Cancer foundation of Egypt, Susan G. Komen for the cure and Suzanne Mubarak‘s women international peace movement were the organizers of this huge event.
Many celebrities and officials attended the race: Ambassador Margaret Scobey, Ambassador of the United States of America in EGYPT, Dr. Moshirah Khatab, Minister of Family and Population, Mohamed El Sawy the founder of the Sawy Cultural Wheel, and Egyptian female artist Yousrah the United Nations Development Program National Goodwill Ambassador
That sunny Saturday by the great pyramids of
Tags: Egypt, Announcement
