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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
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
