Stories: Thailand

April 12, 2019
YES Abroad Alumni Selected for Prestigious Truman Fellowship

Two YES Abroad alumni were recognized for their public service leadership.

January 29, 2019
A Tearful New Year's Eve in Thailand

Sofia realizes she and her host family have come further than she ever could have imagined.

October 01, 2018
Two YES Abroad Alumni Featured in Local Media

Montana and Matti highlight the lessons they learned while studying abroad in Malaysia and Thailand.

August 31, 2018
Around the World - August

Take a peek at YES and YES Abroad alumni experiences' in Indonesia, Kenya, Ghana, and Thailand. 

May 14, 2018
From the First Day of School to the Last

Victoria reflects on her journey through culture shock this past year.

November 08, 2017
Faces of YES Abroad

Meet the incredible staff behind the scenes of YES Abroad!

October 12, 2017
Ballroom Dancing in Thailand

Mattison learns to dance!

April 26, 2017
Cooking for a Cause

Emily writes about helping her peers raise funds for her school through food.

April 04, 2017
Sports Day in Thailand

Annabelle participated in a unique school tradition in Thailand.

October 03, 2016
YES Abroad Students Celebrate with U.S. Ambassador

YES Abroad Thailand students joined the U.S. Ambassador to Thailand to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the YES Program in Thailand. 

June 30, 2016
Looking Back

Wanjiku reflects back on the surprising values from her exchange in Thailand.

July 28, 2014
2014 YES Abroad Contest Winners

Students and alumni submit photos in four categories.

October 09, 2013
Fairfield Citizen Newspaper Covers Local Student in Thailand
Read about John's participation as a YES Abroad student to Thailand

September 03, 2013
Finding a Second Home in Thailand
Carly shares her host family experience and how she made Thailand home while on YES Abroad.

June 26, 2012
Learning, Teaching, and Caring: Gemma Describes her Activities in Thailand

Gemma W. describes school and her service project at Cantong Orphanage in Thailand