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Vanessa is from in New Brunswick, NJ and participated in the Persian Summer 2018 program. Vanessa is a language lover, plain and simple. This is apparent from the multitude of languages she is studying. Vanessa is a Chinese American, and
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Tamia is from Bensalem, PA and participated in the China Academic Year program 2018-2019. Boy, do I have a story to tell! For the past three months, I have been searching for opportunities to use Chinese in more settings than in
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David is from Furlong, PA and participated in the Korean Summer 2018 program. The first day of Korean class was almost here. Most students were excited because Korean classes were going to start, but I was very worried. In reality,
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Kristin is from Chicago, IL and Winter Haven, FL and participated in the Russia Summer 2015 program and the Moldova Academic Year 2017-2018 program. “What have you learned about the world from language study?” I was fifteen years old when
read more →On February 20th, current NSLI-Y students studying Russian in Moldova presented on the theme, Character Development and Self-Growth. Topics included managing time and the benefits of independence, challenging oneself academically and personally, and finding direction for the future. The NSLI-Y
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Amy is from Shoreview, MN and participated in the Morocco Summer 2018 program. During my first week in Morocco, I was overwhelmed by the stark contrast between Rabat, my host city, and Minnesota. Everything was so different: the food, clothing,
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Arabic
Finding Connections an Ocean Apart
Amy is from Shoreview, MN and participated in the Morocco Summer 2018 program. During my first week in Morocco, I was overwhelmed by the stark contrast between Rabat, my host city, and Minnesota. Everything was so different: the food, clothing, streets, and
Chinese (Mandarin)
Exploring Future Career Paths Abroad: The Benefits of Volunteering
Tamia is from Bensalem, PA and participated in the China Academic Year program 2018-2019. Boy, do I have a story to tell! For the past three months, I have been searching for opportunities to use Chinese in more settings than in my school
Korean
은하수에 닿으라 Reach for the Galaxy
David is from Furlong, PA and participated in the Korean Summer 2018 program. The first day of Korean class was almost here. Most students were excited because Korean classes were going to start, but I was very worried. In reality, I did
Persian (Tajiki)
Alumni Spotlight: Vanessa
Vanessa is from in New Brunswick, NJ and participated in the Persian Summer 2018 program. Vanessa is a language lover, plain and simple. This is apparent from the multitude of languages she is studying. Vanessa is a Chinese American, and grew up
Russian
Learning to Communicate
Kristin is from Chicago, IL and Winter Haven, FL and participated in the Russia Summer 2015 program and the Moldova Academic Year 2017-2018 program. “What have you learned about the world from language study?” I was fifteen years old when I uncovered
Turkish
“That’s So Niche”: Reflecting on My Summer in Ankara
Gavin is from Virginia Beach, VA and participated in the 2015 Turkey summer program. At Harvard, concentration declaration—that is choosing a major—is a significant step in the collegiate experience. For most students, this might be a fairly ordinary event as they join
Hindi
Migratory Words
Alice is from Milwaukee, WI and participated in the Hindi Academic Year 2017-2018 program. On the occasion of International Education Week, I reflected on a question recently posed by the NSLI-Y Alumni page: “What have you learned about the world from language
Global
Summer 2018 Highlights: Events with Local Peers
Highlights from the NSLI-Y 2018 Summer programs in China, Taiwan and Morocco. NSLI-Y Chinese Students Participate in Community Events NSLI-Y Chinese students in China participated in a basketball carnival with local high school students. The basketball carnival featured local high school teams,
