U.S. Department of State
Chinese (Mandarin)
American Abroad Student of the Month: Natasha Harris
Natasha has wholeheartedly embraced the NSLI-Y program goals. Her dedication to improving her Chinese language proficiency in Taiwan has been exemplary. Natasha frequently takes the lead in developing innovative strategies to improve her language learning with program staff. Her enthusiasm and commitment to language learning extend beyond the classroom as… Read More
Korean
Why I Love 삼겹살
When my roommate and I were called to the roof for dinner in the first few days of homestay, my Korean consisted of 6th grade Duolingo and a short pre-program lesson plan covering the basics. Deeply averse to embarrassment, I was ready to let my roommate, who had been studying… Read More
Chinese (Mandarin)
Living with Host Siblings and Embracing New Bonds in Taiwan
Participating in NSLI-Y had a significant impact on my life, and living with a host family greatly influenced my character. By living with a host family, I found myself making unexpected connections and changing my own perspectives. I opened my host family information form and read the names and ages… Read More
Korean
Reflecting on Coronavirus in Korea
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about going abroad for a summer immersion experience likely isn’t being isolated with host parents and siblings for five days. Yet, this was my experience during my last week in Jeonju, South Korea, because we all had Coronavirus. What felt at… Read More
Arabic
Alumni Spotlight: Asma
Since completing NSLI-Y, Asma has continued her study of Arabic while pursuing a career in public service. Asma completed her bachelor’s degree in Arabic and Political Science at Swarthmore College. During college, Asma received a Critical Language Scholarship and a Boren Scholarship to continue language study in Oman and Jordan. Read More
Chinese (Mandarin)
Reflecting on NSLI-Y’s Lasting Impact
When I left Taiwan at the end of my NSLI-Y exchange year in 2015, I knew I had learned a lot and that my experience would continue to benefit me in years to come. However, I did not realize the true depth of NSLI-Y’s impact on me as a person… Read More
