NSLI For Youth
NSLI-Y Webinar on Online Language Learning Resources
May 27, 2020 By Kyle Sandmann
On Friday June 5, NSLI-Y interactive hosted a panel of alumni who shared tips, resources, and strategies for online language learning and staying motivated during social distancing. The event included a panel discussion among NSLI-Y alumni about online language learning resources followed by breakout room discussions where webinar participants askedRead More
Ryan (NSLI-Y Arabic Summer Program, 2019, Morocco) and Shreya (NSLI-Y Korean Summer Program, 2018, Korea) recently participated in an Instagram Live interview on the NSLI-Y instagram to discuss the NSLI-Y Language Challenge, the NSLI-Y Interactive Story Campaign, and tips and resources for staying motivated for online language learning during social-distancing!Read More
NSLI-Y Russian Classroom Connection Event
May 13, 2020 By Kyle Sandmann
National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI–Y) hosted a NSLI–Y Interactive Virtual Event on Tuesday, April 28 which connected U.S. exchange students who recently returned from Moldova with high school students learning Russian at the Friends School in Baltimore, USA. The NSLI–Y Russian Academic Year students shared their experiences abroad and the insights they had into the culture andRead More
Learning Korean with NSLI-Y
March 26, 2020 By Kyle Sandmann
On March 31 at 6:00 PM ET, NSLI-Y Korean Academic Year alumni came together to share Korean language learning strategies and resources for on-program and beyond. NSLI-Y alumni who have just completed their Academic Year program in South Korea presented about different language learning strategies: community engagement, blogs and vlogs, researchRead More
NSLI-Y Hindi Classroom Connection Event
February 24, 2020 By Kyle Sandmann
On February 5, 2020, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted the “Hindi Classroom Connection” event at Trinity High school in Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, Texas.. This event connected current students on the NSLI-Y Academic Year program in Delhi, India with a Hindi language classroom in the U.S. The NSLI-Y students presented about the NSLI-Y program,Read More
International Education Week Panel on Diversity and Inclusion – November 20 at 5 PM ET
November 12, 2019 By Kyle Sandmann
International Education Week (IEW) – a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education – is a national effort to promote programs that prepare youth with 21st century skills in today’s globalized world and to attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, andRead More
Turkish & Persian Alumni Virtual Event – October 21 at 8pm ET
October 16, 2019 By Meike Faber
On Monday, October 21 at 8pm ET, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted a Turkish and Persian Alumni Virtual Event! This event featured four alumni speakers from the NSLI-Y Turkish and Persian programs, who presented on why they chose their NSLI-Y languages, what they gained from their program experiences, and what daily lifeRead More
On March 27th, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted the virtual event “Arabic Classroom Connections.” Four current NSLI-Y Academic Year students in Morocco gave presentations to two Arabic language classrooms in the U.S. (Bell Magnet High School and Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles, CA) The NSLI-Y students shared about the NSLI-Y program, learning Arabic,Read More
Character Development and Self-Growth in Moldova – February 20, 2019 12:00 PM (EST)
February 6, 2019 By Signe Knutson
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 students presented during the first half of the event andRead More
NSLI-Y and Citizen Ambassadorship – November 14, 2018 9:00 AM (EST)
October 31, 2018 By Signe Knutson
On Wednesday, November 14, at 9:00 am EST, NSLI-Y students from the Korea and Taiwan Academic Year programs together presented on the theme of Citizen Ambassadorship. The presenters shared about why citizen ambassadorship is important and what it means to them. This event was part of International Education Week: InternationalRead More
NSLI-Y Indonesian Alumni Webinar – October 24, 2018 4:00 PM (EST)
September 10, 2018 By Signe Knutson
On October 24th, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted the first ever NSLI-Y Indonesian Alumni Webinar. NSLI-Y had its first Indonesian summer program this year (2018) and alumni from the program shared about their program experience through pictures, stories, and reflections. We invite you to watch the recording of this special event ifRead More
NSLI-Y Alumni Storytelling Webinar – September 27, 2018 7:00 PM (EST)
September 7, 2018 By Signe Knutson
On September 27, 2018 NSLI-Y Interactive the first webinar of the 2018-2019 season. This webinar featured four alumni who shared how they have used stories from NSLI-Y in their lives and careers. From college applications to outreach to breaking regional stereotypes, these alumni provided valuable insight and tips on howRead More
On April 20th, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted the virtual event “Chinese Classroom Connections.” Five current NSLI-Y Academic Year students in Taiwan gave presentations to two Chinese language classrooms in the U.S. The NSLI-Y students shared about the NSLI-Y program, host families, learning Chinese, and finding confidence, among other topics. After the presentations, theRead More
On March 21st alumni of the NSLI-Y Arabic summer program in Jordan shared about what their lives were like in Jordan on the NSLI-Y program. Following the presentation, audience members were invited to engage with the speakers during the live Q&A session. We invite you to watch the recording of theRead More
Developing Leadership Skills in Moldova – February 12, 2018 12:00 PM (EST)
January 29, 2018 By Signe Knutson
On February 12th, current academic year students in Moldova discussed how NSLI-Y has helped them develop not only their Russian language skills but their leadership skills as well. Following the presentation, audience members were invited to engage with the speakers during the live Q&A session. This event is a great opportunityRead More
Increasing Mutual Understanding in Morocco – January 17, 2018 12:00 PM (EST)
January 2, 2018 By Signe Knutson
The goals of the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program are not only to improve the language skills of American high school and gap-year students but also to develop a cadre of citizen ambassadors. On January 17, 2018, current NSLI-Y Arabic Academic Year students shared about the religious,Read More
Community Service and Volunteerism in India – November 16, 2017 9:00 AM (EST)
October 31, 2017 By Signe Knutson
On November 16, 2017, current students on the Hindi academic year program shared about their community service experience in India so far and reflected on what it has meant to serve their local community and each other. The event took place during International Education Week, which celebrated the benefits of internationalRead More
Learning Korean – October 17, 2017 8:30 AM (EST)
October 17, 2017 By Signe Knutson
On October 17, three current students from the 2017-2018 NSLI-Y Academic Year program in Seoul, South Korea connected with two Korean language classrooms in Virginia to talk about Korean language learning strategies. The NSLI-Y students gave presentations to the students in the U.S. and the students in the U.S. hadRead More
Life After NSLI-Y: Alumni Virtual Event – September 30, 2017 10:00 AM (EST)
September 18, 2017 By Signe Knutson
NSLI-Y Interactive hosted the first Virtual Event of the 2017-2018 Academic Year on Saturday, September 30. The event featured four NSLI-Y alumni who shared how NSLI-Y has impacted their lives and what they are up to now. If you were not able to attend the live event, we invite youRead More
Project Based Learning in Korea – April 29th, 2017
April 4, 2017 By Signe Knutson
On April 29th, 2017, three NSLI-Y students presented their winter break and final projects. Topics included Korean pottery, Sasang constitutional typology, and elderly poverty. After the presentations, the presenters asked questions from the audience about their time in Korea. If you were not able to attend the live event, we invite youRead More
Russian Language Learning Strategies – February 22nd, 2017
March 31, 2017 By Signe Knutson
On February 22nd, 2017, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted the virtual event “Russian Language Learning Strategies.” Five current NSLI-Y Moldova students gave presentations in Russian to two Russian language classrooms in the U.S. (Baltimore, Maryland and Anchorage, Alaska). The NSLI-Y students shared about their lives in Moldova and how they maximize an immersion environment for languageRead More
Diversity in Morocco – January 17th, 2017
February 22, 2017 By Signe Knutson
On January 17th, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted the first event of 2017 featuring students on the NSLI-Y Arabic Academic Year program in Rabat. Three NSLI-Y students presented on topics related to Diversity in Morocco including race, ethnicity, and their manifestations in Morocco today, religious diversity in Morocco, and gender and itsRead More
Relationship Building in Language Immersion – November 15th, 2016
December 5, 2016 By Signe Knutson
On November 15th 2016, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted the virtual event “Relationship Building in Language Immersion.” Three current NSLI-Y Taiwan students gave presentations in Chinese to two Chinese language classrooms in the U.S. The NSLI-Y students shared about the relationships they have built with their host family, school peers, and local community members.Read More
First Impressions of India – October 17th, 2016
October 26, 2016 By Signe Knutson
On October 17, 2016, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted the virtual event “First Impressions of India.” Three current NSLI-Y students shared their first impressions of India, as well as their Hindi language goals for the year. The students covered topics from host family life, to school life, to Hindi language learning. AlsoRead More
A Day in the Life in Tajikistan – September 26th, 2016
October 18, 2016 By Signe Knutson
On September 26, 2016, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted the virtual event “A Day in the Life in Tajikistan.” Four NSLI-Y alumni reflected on their experiences as Persian language students, cultural ambassadors, and NSLI-Y scholarship recipients. Each also presented on one specific aspect from their summer in Tajikistan (language learning, language practice,Read More
Arabic Capstone Projects – May 16th, 2016
June 7, 2016 By Ligaya Beebe
On May 16, 2016, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted a virtual event, “Arabic Capstone Project.” Five NSLI-Y students, who are finishing up their Arabic Academic Year programs in Morocco, presented on what they learned about Morocco (Hospitality, Hip Hop, Dating, Street Dancing) through work on their final Capstone projects. Within these authentic presentations, the speakersRead More
Moldova Through the Eyes of NSLI-Y Russian-Language Students – March 14th, 2016
March 25, 2016 By Ligaya Beebe
On March 14, 2016 NSLI-Y Interactive hosted a virtual event, “Moldova Through the Eyes of NSLI-Y Russian-Language Students.” Five NSLI-Y students who are currently studying Russian language in Moldova gave presentations about their experiences as language students, cultural ambassadors, and NSLI-Y scholarship recipients. All presentations and the Q&A were in Russian. HighRead More
Commuting and Transportation in Seoul – January 19th, 2016
February 10, 2016 By Nicole Weitzner
On January 19, 2016 NSLI-Y Korea students hosted a virtual event sharing their experiences with Seoul’s transportation system. The audience was an enthusiastic group of NSLI-Y alumni, staff, family members and educators. Current NSLI-Y students spending the academic year in Korea made presentations about traveling around Seoul on foot and byRead More
One Day in the Life in Taiwan – November 19th, 2015
December 1, 2015 By Nicole Weitzner
On November 19, 2015, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted a virtual event with NSLI-Y students currently studying in Taiwan, and two classrooms of their peers studying Chinese in the United States. Students from Marble Hill School School for International Studies in the Bronx, NY and students from McKinley Technology High School in Washington,Read More
One Day in the Life in Turkey – October 27th, 2015
November 6, 2015 By Nicole Weitzner
On October 27th, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted a virtual event connecting five NSLI-Y students currently studying in Izmir, Turkey and two alumna who studied for a summer in Ankara, Turkey in live time with an enthusiastic audience made up of students, family members, and others from all over the U.S. The students and alumni gaveRead More
One Day in the Life in India – September 26th, 2015
September 29, 2015 By Nicole Weitzner
On September 26th, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted the first virtual event of the 2015 – 2016 academic year, connecting four NSLI-Y students currently in Indore, India and an India alumna in live time with a large and diverse group of students, educators, and family members from all over the U.S. and even several otherRead More
One Day in the Life in Morocco – May 2nd, 2015
May 7, 2015 By Nicole Weitzner
On May 2, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted its fourth virtual event connecting four NSLI-Y students currently in Morocco with a large and diverse group of students, educators, and family members from all over the world. The students gave presentations in English with interspersed usage of Arabic throughout the “One Day in the Life inRead More
One Day in the Life of a NSLI-Y Russian Language Participant – March 16th, 2015
March 19, 2015 By Nicole Weitzner
On March 16, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted its third virtual event connecting five NSLI-Y students currently on the NSLI-Y Russian language program with two Russian language high school classrooms in the United States. The NSLI-Y Russian language participants gave presentations in Russian on the topic of “One Day in the Life on the Russian LanguageRead More
One Day in the Life In Turkey – January 24th, 2015
January 9, 2015 By Nicole Weitzner
NSLI-Y Interactive recently hosted its second virtual event, featuring four National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) students on the academic year program in Izmir, Turkey. The NSLI-Y Turkey students made the study abroad and language immersion experience come alive for a sizable audience consisting of students, educators, family members and friends, sharingRead More
One Day in the Life in Taiwan – November 20th, 2014
November 20, 2014 By Nicole Weitzner
In honor of International Education Week, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted its first virtual event connecting five NSLI-Y students currently studying Chinese in Taiwan with two Chinese classrooms in the United States. NSLI-Y Taiwan students gave presentations using their newfound Chinese skills on the topic of “A Day in the Life in Taiwan”Read More
