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  • Graphic for Racial Equity and Justice Webinar
    January 27, 2022
    YES Racial Equity and Justice Webinar

    The YES program hosted the Racial Equity and Justice webinar on February 9. 

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  • YES Abroad student, David, with his host family at the airport Indonesia
    January 24, 2022
    Lessons Learned From A Year Abroad

    David applies YES Abroad life and language skills as a Presidential Management Fellow.

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  • YES Abroad student Gaby with 12 classmates in Jordan
    January 14, 2022
    Getting Used to Embarrassment

    Gaby learns to accept the embarrassing moments of exchange.

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  • Traditional Bosnian coffee
    January 13, 2022
    Making Connections in Sarajevo

    Eliana is making meaningful connections with her host community.

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  • YES Abroad student, Matthew picking grapes in a vineyard with friend
    January 11, 2022
    A Gap Year in North Macedonia

    Matt '22 reflects on his gap year in North Macedonia. 

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  • YES Abroad student, Katrina holding up an image with the words "life is what you make it"
    December 15, 2021
    Gratitude for a Virtual Start

    Katrina embraces learning the Turkish language and culture through her virtual activities.

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  • 2022 YES Alumni Grants Graphic
    December 03, 2021
    2022 YES Alumni Grant Opportunity

    Apply for a YES alumni grant by January 31!

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  • Kathryn Headshot
    December 01, 2021
    Applying Cultural Awareness to the Field of Psychology

    Living in Turkey motivated Kathryn to study culturally responsive approaches to psychology.

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    November 03, 2021
    YES IEW Webinar: A Conversation on Citizen Diplomacy

    On November 17, the YES program hosted a webinar on citizen diplomacy. 

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  • YES Abroad student, Sarah, with a friend in Jordan
    October 14, 2021
    Learning to Relax

    Sarah adjusts to the pace of life in Jordan.

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