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Philippines (2014-2021)


The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program does not currently offer scholarships to study in the Philippines.

The YES Abroad program brought students from the United States to the Philippines for 7 academic years from 2014-2021.

Stories

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    From YES Abroad to Entrepreneurship

    YES Alumnus, Jack, reflects on his journey from YES Abroad to starting the company, REZA.

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  • Phi Sparks Raina Selfie In Batangas
    Thanksgiving Abroad

    Raina shares a Thanksgiving meal in the Philippines.

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  • Phi Ward Haylee On Top Of The World 2
    February American Abroad Student of the Month

    Congratulations to Haylee W., currently studying abroad in the Philippines!

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  • Scattini Giana Celebrating Teachers Day In The Philippines
    Celebrating Teacher's Day in the Philippines

    Giana reflects on how differently teachers are appreciated in the Philippines.

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  • Around The World March
    Around the World Videos - March

    Join YES and YES abroad alumni as they share and discuss life in Gaza, Nigeria, the Philippines, and Pakistan!

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Philippines (2014-2021)

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Being a YES Abroad student has taught me about the importance of being kind, welcoming, and a friend to all. Living in a host family has taught me the importance of sacrificing one's own desires for the benefit of a group, the simple joy found in interacting with my host siblings, and the smile brought to my host mom's eyes when I try many new foods such as dried fish, jack fruit, and fresh lumpia without any hesitation. During my time in the Philippines, I have learned more about worldly views, cultures, mass communication, myself, and other human beings, than I have in my whole life. I have not only made friends from the Philippines, but from all over the world, and I have never felt more alive than I do today. For some reason, it feels as though I had an undiscovered half of me that was sitting here in the Philippines simply waiting to be discovered.

Kennedy
Philippines

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