U.S. Department of State
2024 NSLI-Y Alumni Representative Workshop Reflection
In my first year as a NSLI-Y Alumni Representative, I worked alongside a close-knit family of 14 other representatives across the nation to lead the NSLI-Y Alumni Association. I focused on virtual outreach strategies to engage an alumni community of more than 9,000 passionate language learners and global citizens. A… Read More
Three NSLI-Y Alumni Awarded Schwarzman Scholarship
Among 200 recipients awarded annually worldwide, three NSLI-Y alumni have been named as recipients of the Schwarzman Scholarship. The scholarship selects promising young people from around the world for a one-year master’s in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University.
Korean
Discovering What NSLI-Y Is Truly About
안녕하세요? Hello everyone! My name is Kennedy, and I am a 2023 Korean Summer NSLI-Y alumni. As 2023 came to a close, I often found myself lying in my bed late at night, reflecting upon my NSLI-Y journey. And what a journey it was! NSLI-Y has taught me so many… Read More
Korean
Language Discovery Through Virtual NSLI-Y
안녕하세요! I’m Anna (she/her), and I call the picturesque state of Nevada my home. When I’m not engrossed in a good book, you’ll often find me sketching or painting. My fascination with languages knows no bounds, as I’m currently delving into Spanish, American Sign Language, and even trying my hand… Read More
Korean
My Journey of Learning Korean with Virtual NSLI-Y
안녕하세요, 헤일리예요! Hello, my name is Hailey (she/her). I am a high school senior from the vibrant city of Denver, Colorado. I recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Fall 2023 Virtual NSLI-Y Korean cohort. My fascination with K-pop ignited my desire to study the Korean language. This… Read More
Chinese (Mandarin)
Interview with Ashley – NSLI-Y 2023 Summer Korean Alum
Why were you interested in your NSLI-Y language initially? At my core, I have always been a journalist. The first time I wrote for a publication was in 2015 on a self-produced website where I, along with the rest of my neighborhood friends, posted about our daily lives as… Read More
