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International HS students live and study in the USA through K-L Youth Exchange & Study (#KLYES), a @StateDept program. Join us at #YESAlumni and @ECAatState!

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NEWS ALERT: #KLYES students Aicha (Morocco) & Mohammad (Pakistan) + CBYX student Stella (Germany) were featured in The News-Review! They share what they love about Roseburg, OR, their host community. 📸 By Gloria Coleman. @AFSUSA @ECAatState 👉 https://t.co/Sym0oRsB9N

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Many thanks to @GentGjikolli for meeting with the Kosovo students during the last #KLYES End of Stay celebration at @StateDep. Cultural exchange and the building of strong ties between countries is key for a more peaceful and just world.

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Ramadan Mubarak from the YES program. May this month bring joy and peace as celebration happens all around the world.

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The first @CivEdWorkshop for #KLYES students has been a blast so far! 100 high school exchange students are in DC to learn more about Civics, US politics and government, and what they can do to make change in the world. Congrats to these students!

#CivEdWeek #exchangeourworld

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Attention #YESAlumni - there are 6 days left to apply for a tuition scholarship to attend the Iacocca Global Village. To learn more, visit https://t.co/Ps2QVbIT0y.

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Happy New Year! Wishing a wonderful 2024 to all!

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Final 2024 #YESAlumni Grants info session: Fri., Dec. 29 8 a.m. ET. Hosted by alumni Grants Advisors Arina & Shamsa. Alumni of the #KLYES and #YESAbroad programs welcome. If you haven't already, complete this signup form to receive the Zoom link: https://t.co/aLVXxjY2AB.

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Interested in applying for a #YESAlumni Professional Development & Travel Grant? Join an info session on Wednesday at 8AM ET. Alumni of the #KLYES & #YESAbroad programs are welcome. If you haven't already, get on the list to receive the Zoom link: https://t.co/aLVXxjY2AB.

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Tuition scholarships are available for #YESAlumni to attend the lacocca Global Village 2024, a program designed to develop future leaders while living & working in a diverse learning community. Application deadline is Jan. 19. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/Ps2QVbIT0y

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Learn more about the 2024 #YESAlumni Grants program from alumni Grants Advisors, Nabil from Tanzania and Hala from Jordan, on Monday, December 18 at 9:00 a.m. ET. #KLYES and #YESAbroad alumni are welcome. To receive the Zoom link, complete this form: https://t.co/aLVXxjY2AB.

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Proposals are now being accepted for two grant programs for YES & YES Abroad alumni: 2024 #YESAlumni Grants (project-based grants) and the winter cycle of the YES Professional Development and Travel Grants. Learn more, sign up for info, and access the app: https://t.co/ttwO8oEch8

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Apps for two #YESAlumni grants will open on Dec. 15! Eligible #KLYES & #YESAbroad alumni can apply for up to $3,000 for a project-based grant or up to $250 for a grant to pursue a professional development opportunity. Sign up to receive direct info: https://t.co/aLVXxjY2AB

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YES Alumni always remember to check out our Alumni Opportunities page that is updated weekly with new opportunities such as the U.S. Fulbright Scholarship for Pakistani Students 2025 and the CUSEF Young Leaders Scholarship 2024! Visit https://t.co/KwxZJAj9RI for more information.

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Man, this is aging me badly 😆 I was part of the first group to represent Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 & my love story with Michigan began here! Being a YES-YFU student in 2010/2011 was a rich experience that helped shape the man I am becoming!

Thank you @yesprogramnews @yfu #hostingmatters

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Youssef from Morocco is the November YES Student of the Month. Since arriving in the U.S., Youssef has immersed himself in U.S. culture and is embracing the opportunities his exchange year has to offer. Read more at https://t.co/nKy1ey5EZy

#KLYES

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Happy Thanksgiving from the #KLYES program! What are you thankful for this holiday season?

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As #IEW2023 concludes, we reflect on the dreams that bind us for a brighter, interconnected future. What are your global aspirations? How can we join forces to bring them to life? Share your thoughts.
#IEW2023 #YESisIEW
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#IEW2023 begins on Monday, emphasizing the importance of global connections. Join us in bridging cultures through our collective experiences.
Have you built a meaningful cross-border friendship? Share through the YES website: https://t.co/xfytOW9jQE
#YESisIEW @ECAatState

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All #YESAlumni! Apply to the GYSD Matching Grants program! For Global Youth Service Day, all alumni are eligible for $500 grants (cost-share is required). Applications close on November 27. Apply here: https://t.co/VaZJpN8mbA.
#GYSD2023 #ExchangeOurWorld

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World Clean-Up Day was September 15 and to celebrate the #YESAlumni community in Senegal came together to help clean up local beaches near Dakar. Community service is one of the lasting impacts left on #KLYES participants. Read more about this project on the YES website.