Stories

October 27, 2011
YES Abroad Students Visit Orphanage
On Thursday October 27, 2011, 5 YES Abroad Mali students, along with a group of Malian YES alumni, visited an orphanage outside of Bamako, where they took a tour, met with local children and participated in a community service project.
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October 12, 2011
Hope Shares a Typical Day in Her Life in Bamako
Wondering what it's like to spend a semester abroad? Each exchange experience is different. Here's what the experience looks like for Hope Johnson, YES Abroad Mali 2010-2011, in her own words.
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October 10, 2011
YES Abroad Participant Reunites with YES Alumna in India

YES Abroad participant in India reconnects with the YES Alumna who first introduced her to the Program

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October 07, 2011
YES Abroad Student Explores a Malian Classroom

Meena, a 2011-2012 YES Abroad Mali scholar, shares what it's like to learn French during the first week of classes in Bamako.

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September 27, 2011
YES Abroad Alumni Discuss their Life Changing Experience

Students from 2009-2010 reflect upon the program's impact.

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August 04, 2010
AFS YES Abroad Students Share their Story

Hear about YES Abroad from students who've just returned from a year-long experience in-country.

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