U.S. Department of State
Arabic
One Way NSLI-Y Changed My Life
By Adam, NSLI-Y Morocco, Summer 2015 My experience as a NSLI-Y scholar in Rabat, Morocco, last summer was a turning point in my life. Apart from learning Arabic and enjoying the Moroccan culture, I met amazing people, from fellow American scholars to local Moroccans. One thing I did not anticipate… Read More
Arabic
Six Years Later: Reflecting on My NSLI-Y Experience
By Katy, NSLI-Y Arabic, Egypt Spring Semester 2010 As a sophomore in high school, I was the young Hermione Granger of my Spanish class. Anytime a question was asked, my hand would shoot up over-enthusiastically and I was genuinely excited about grammar drills and new vocabulary. My Spanish teacher had… Read More
NSLI-Y Alumni and Diplomat in Residence attend National Society of High School Scholars Annual Meeting
“Language proficiency can help your studies across a range of majors you may be considering for college. It’s an experience that goes beyond the tourist perspective and really builds the foundation for a lifelong commitment to the language and culture.” – Nicole Don, NSLI-Y Alumna by Gedaliah Dreyfus, Korea Year,… Read More
Chinese (Mandarin)
NSLI-Y Student Melita is the American Abroad Student of the Month January 2016
Every month the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs selects an outstanding exchange participant as the American Abroad Student of the Month. NSLI-Y is proud to highlight the accomplishments of Melita, who was selected as the American Abroad Student of the Month in January 2016. Read More
Korean
October 2015 American Abroad Student of the Month
Tiarra, a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) participant from Waterbury, Connecticut, has been named October’s American Abroad Student of the Month. Tiarra pictured above, right Each day, Tiarra displays enthusiasm and excitement for studying the Korean language in Korea—her first overseas experience. As one of the top students… Read More
Alumna Recounts Immersion Experience in Turkey
Highlights from an interview with alumna Maggie, NSLI-Y Turkey, Summer 2015 As an applicant, from her home in Southern California, Maggie was drawn to Turkey, due to its position as a crossroads between the East and the West and due to its modern government within the Middle East. “I thought… Read More
