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  • A Plate Of Food Displayed On A Black Stone
    August 17, 2022
    Reliving Exchange At Home

    Sam talks with the YES Abroad Alumni Association about his life after being abroad.

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  • Anna Stands With Her Yes Abroad Indian Host Family
    July 21, 2022
    Moving Past Your Comfort Zone

    Living in India gave Anna the confidence to apply to university in China

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  • Taxis In Front Of The Boulevard In Amman
    July 15, 2022
    Taxi Chats in Amman

    Simple conversations with Jordanian taxi drivers were highlights for Tahm.

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  • Dead Sea 2
    June 03, 2022
    A Quick Day Trip in Jordan

    Asha had the opportunity to get out of the city over a school break.

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  • Genevieve And Two Other People At A Football Game In Turkey
    May 26, 2022
    Football in Turkey

    Genevieve learned a lot about football (soccer) during her time in Turkey thanks to her host family’s love for the game.

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  • Graphic of YES Art for Social Change Webinar
    May 16, 2022
    YES Art for Social Change Webinar

    The YES program hosted the Art for Social Change Webinar on June 2nd. 

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  • Peri Posing With Host Sister In Front Of A Waterfall
    May 13, 2022
    Easter in Bulgaria

    Peri celebrates Easter in Bulgaria with her host family.

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  • Chloe and a group of student standing in front of donation boxes for Eid.
    May 06, 2022
    Celebrating Global Youth Service Day in Sarajevo

    Chloe celebrated GYSD by doing several volunteering activities in Sarajevo.

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  • A child playing Jenga.
    May 04, 2022
    Bonding with Jenga

    Genevieve connects with her host siblings in Turkey.

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  • Table with Turkish breakfast foods
    April 19, 2022
    Enjoying Birthday Culture in Turkey

    Laura reflects on her first Turkish birthday celebration with her host family. 

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