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Korean
My NSLI-Y Journey to Seoul, South Korea in a Nutshell!
My NSLI-Y experience was an unforgettable dream from start to finish. I cannot begin to explain how rewarding and inspirational this trip was for me. In less than two months I went from, “I am not good at Korean, and should practice more,” to having full-on conversations in Korean with… Read More
Chinese (Mandarin)
Opening Doors to Other Possibilities
Participating in NSLI-Y in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, was undoubtedly a transformative experience that opened doors to opportunities I had never imagined. As I reflect on my time in Taiwan, I am filled with gratitude for the profound impact it had on my life and the subsequent path it paved for me… Read More
Arabic
Exploring the Impact of the Virtual NSLI-Y Experience
“I’ve always enjoyed opportunities to meet and interact with people from all backgrounds, especially if we’re united by a passion for language.” Eshaan shares a powerful motivation for joining Virtual NSLI-Y. In April 2022, Eshaan volunteered at a refugee enclave in Houston, TX where he taught nutrition and fitness… Read More
Russian
Выходные на даче — Weekends at Dacha
When I first moved in with my Estonian host family in Narva, my Russian was not where I expected it to be. I froze up and forgot the whole language when I was spoken to, despite starting the program at an intermediate low level. This is why, when my host… Read More
Russian
A Summer in Russia
Forty-five kilometers south of St. Petersburg, the city is best known for The Great Gatchina Palace. Built-in 1766 under the guidance of Catherine the Great, it was a favorite summer home of the Romanovs. My host family and I often walked the expansive grounds, marveling at the captivating architecture, ornate… Read More
Russian
Cheese Diplomacy
I go to college in Boston, but I’m a fourth-generation Wisconsinite, and the cheese state pride runs in my veins. When I went to Russia, I followed NSLI-Y’s advice and brought a lot of Wisconsin-themed things for my host family. I knew I was going to have 3 host siblings,… Read More
