Turkish

The Lasting Impact of NSLI-Y

Nine years after completing the NSLI-Y program, Stephanie reflects on the direct impact the program has had on her life and career.

Chinese (Mandarin)

Living with Host Siblings and Embracing New Bonds in Taiwan

Ann provides insight into what it's like living with a host family and how stepping out of your comfort zone can create some of the most meaningful experiences.

Korean

Reflecting on Coronavirus in Korea

During the last week of the program, Graham fell ill with the Coronavirus. He reflects on how he felt supported throughout his week of quarantine and overcame a challenging experience.

Arabic

Alumni Spotlight: Asma

Asma is an alumna of the 2012 Arabic Summer Program in Rabat, Morocco. Asma was initially interested in Arabic as she had many family friends from the MENA region. She was curious to learn conversational Arabic, in addition to the formal Qur’anic Arabic she was already familiar with. Asma fell in love with Arabic while in Rabat and developed strong relationships with her NSLI-Y peers, some of whom she’s still in touch will more than a decade later!

Chinese (Mandarin)

Reflecting on NSLI-Y's Lasting Impact

Freya, an alum of the 2014 - 2015 NSLI-Y Chinese Program, reflects on how her time in Taiwan gave her a cultural understanding that helped her adapt and adjust at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arabic

Alumni Spotlight: Audrey Reflects on Continued Engagement with the MENA Region

Audrey reflects on how her NSLI-Y experience has helped her academically and professionally. Since completing the NSLI-Y program, she has found multiple opportunities to continue studying and applying her Arabic skills.

Russian

Abby Serves as Interpreter for VSI Ballet Cohort​

Abby Zhang was inspired to learn Russian because of her love for Russian ballet. Her NSLI-Y experience helped her develop discipline, cultural awareness, and strong language skills, which she applied to her experience at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow.

Chinese (Mandarin)

Alumnus John Rindone Reflects on NSLI-Y Experience and Schwarzman Scholarship

John Rindone is an alumnus of the 2015 NSLI-Y Chinese Program and an alumnus of the 2020-21 Schwarzman Scholars cohort. John reflects on how the language skills and personal experiences he obtained from his NSLI-Y experience laid the foundation for his future studies and career.

Virtual Event: The NSLI-Y Experience

Join NSLI-Y Interactive on October 26, 2023 at 7 PM ET for a virtual event featuring a panel of NSLI-Y Alumni. Alumni will be sharing their day-to-day experiences on the NSLI-Y program.