Stories: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Chloe celebrated GYSD by doing several volunteering activities in Sarajevo.

Eliana is making meaningful connections with her host community.

YES Abroad participants worked with their YES peers in Bosnia and Herzegovina to plan a community engagement project.

For Emma, her connection to international education did not end after returning to the U.S.

Over the past month, YES Abroad virtual students have been celebrating small YES victories.

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Ayush in Bosnia and Herzegovina shares challenges he faces, including the fear of feeling lost.

Jaelen in Bosnia and Herzegovina gets a taste of local culture through food.

Emma shares how going to school in a new country is unusual and familiar at the same time.

Bryca strives to truly live life in the way of her host community.

Realizing the importance of one's traditions by taking part in others'.

Haakon discovers flag football as a way of sharing U.S. culture. 

Olivia reflects on the history and pride of Sarajevo as it hosts the European Youth Olympic Festival.

Olivia Jenkins is the U.S. Department of State’s American Abroad Student of the Month!