U.S. Department of State
2025 NSLI-Y Alumni Representative Workshop Reflections
Ava is an alumna of the 2024 Arabic Summer program in Amman, Jordan. She currently serves as a NSLI-Y Alumni Representative for Virtual Engagement and is from Kansas City. My experience studying Arabic in Amman, Jordan during the Summer of 2024 was incredibly enriching, both culturally and linguistically, inspiring me… Read More
Alumni Representatives
Alumni Representatives NSLI-Y Alumni Representatives engage alumni in their respective regions across the United States. NSLI-Y Alumni Representatives are selected through an annual application process and serve on a volunteer basis for up to two years. Read More
Participation Requirements
Summer and Academic Year Abroad Program Requirements The health and well-being of participants and staff are top priorities. NSLI-Y is a rigorous overseas immersion program and may be physically and emotionally challenging. Each participant must be committed to working hard and actively engaging in the program, beginning with the mandatory… Read More
Educators
About NSLI-Y The NSLI-Y program promotes critical language learning among American youth to spark a lifetime of interest in foreign languages and cultures. NSLI-Y alumni continue to build on their language skills in their university and professional careers and become lifelong language learners. Benefits of NSLI-Y Participation NSLI-Y alumni have… Read More
Alumni Opportunities
By joining the NSLI-Y Alumni Association and the U.S. Department of State Exchange Alumni community, NSLI-Y alumni can find the resources they need to build on the impact of their NSLI-Y program and continue their academic and professional development. The NSLI-Y program… Read More
Selection Process
NSLI-Y Study Abroad Programs Virtual NSLI-Y… Read More
Application Components
Applicant Information The application forms for all NSLI-Y programs include sections to collect information about the student’s background, experience, and program/language preferences: Written Portion Applicants complete an introduction letter and 1 – 3 essays. The number of essays and their topics may vary depending on the program(s) you’re applying… Read More
Safety and Support
Program Implementation and Student Well-Being NSLI-Y programs have successfully taken place in South, Southeast and Central Asia, Europe, and the Middle East for over 15 years. NSLI-Y programs are structured to promote the safety and well-being of participants to the greatest extent possible. While there is inherent risk in studying… Read More
