Stories That Inspired Us: Celebrating Our Essay Contest Runner-Ups
Celebrate the voices of our “My American Experience” runner-up winners as they share thoughtful stories of discovery, connection, and growth during their exchange year.
Meet Douae April 2026 Student of the Month!
Douae’s exchange journey highlights the power of resilience, cultural sharing, and community engagement. 🌎
Meet Youssef- January 2026 Student of the Month!
Meet Youssef from Egypt, our January Student of the Month! From Homecoming King to cultural ambassador, he has embraced his exchange year with heart and leadership. His impact on his school and host community is unforgettable.
October Student of the Month: Sude from Türkiye
Meet Sude from Türkiye, our October Student of the Month!
My American Experience: Finding Joy In Giving Back
Judy from West Bank shares how, in volunteering, she found unexpected joy and a newfound passion in her My American Experience essay!
My American Experience: We Are All One
Audrey from Indonesia is our second-place My American Experience essay contest winner! Here, she explains why her host community in Pennsylvania will always be a part of her heart.
The Melody I Strung Created a Bridge Between Countries
Audrey from Indonesia connects to her host community through music!
2021 IEW Highlights
International Education Week highlights from our current FLEX, YES, and HSA students!
2021 International Education Week (IEW) Contests
Start planning your International Education Week presentations and check out the criteria for the 2021 IEW Contests!
Sharing Culture From Day One
Three YES and FLEX students from Bulgaria, Moldova, and Tunisia share their cultures with their host community in Tennessee!
My American Experience: Evineldy from Mozambique
Evineldy from Mozambique shares his experience with the Virtual Exchange Program and the connections he’s made between his host community in Texas and his hometown!
Alumni Stories: Get to Know Ghana!
Our alumnus Zack talk about Ghana, his host family, and the exchange experience, including advice for prospective host families and discoveries from his exchange experience!