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Arabic
Patrick Deem: Entering the Global Market through the Arabic Language
In 2009, Patrick Deem spent an academic year in Egypt on the NSLI-Y program. His interest in the Middle East grew from a combination of factors. Patrick’s grandfather was Egyptian, but he never had the chance to meet him as his mother was adopted. This aspect of his heritage had… Read More
Russian
Building a Support Community Abroad: Morgan in Moldova
Morgan Batiste-Simms, of Missouri, TX, attends a Global Studies Academy at William P. Clements High School. When a speaker presented on NSLI-Y at her school, Morgan was instantly excited. She applied with Russian as her first preference because she had always been interested in Russian history and culture. She had… Read More
Arabic
It’s the Little Things that Really Matter
By Shraddha from Texas, NSLI-Y 2017 Jordan Summer Shraddha with her host brother, Osama, both smiling and standing side by side. I was packing my bag for school when I heard a knock on my door and a shy voice calling out my name. As I stepped out, I saw… Read More
Arabic
A Foundation for the Foreign Service: Salman in Egypt and Morocco
Salman Haji, a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) for Public Diplomacy, is passionate about intercultural exchange, especially through language learning. This passion was inspired partly by a verse from the Qur’an that addresses the importance of the nations of the earth knowing one another. It also greatly stems from his first… Read More
Arabic
Giving Back: An Interview with Nicholas Wade
Did your study abroad program change your life? Is just joining the alumni network not enough? If so, you can give back to the program by volunteering with implementing organizations at their pre-departure orientation or using your skills and experience in any other capacity. Contact your implementing organization for… Read More
Chinese (Mandarin)
NSLI-Y Alumna Becomes Schwarzman Scholar: Annabeth in China
Annabeth Gellman began studying Chinese in tenth grade and learned of NSLI-Y through her Chinese teacher. In the summer of 2009, just after graduating, she participated in the NSLI-Y Chinese program in Shanghai. Upon arriving in China, one major challenge was learning the transportation system. This was her first experience… Read More
