1. Filipino Student Discovers America Beyond the Media

   “My views changed in a positive way..."

2. Finding a Second family in Thailand

   "Take the leap into the unknown. It will be the best choice you make..."

3. Lending a Helping Hand to Those in Need

   Shubham’s most memorable experiences was spending time with students with special needs at Waterloo Junior High School.

4. A Different Side of Brazil

   Upon arriving to Brazil my expectations were to meet open hearted people, encounter a unique culture, and see famous landmarks and beaches. While all of these things proved to be true, my exchange experience surpassed what I imagined in the most remarkable ways.

5. Ukrainian Youth Gains His Confidence in Iowa

   The FLEX program provided Ukrainian high schooler Vadym Bilous with an opportunity to boost his confidence by stepping outside his comfort zone and being exposed to new experiences.

6. From Big City to Small Farming Town

   I'm very proud that I have friends from more than 13 countries.

7. Out of the Books and into the Real World

   As an A-SMYLE student I was involved in many things in school.

8. A Lesson in Politics and Compassion

   It’s just amazing to learn how the government works here. I was a legislative page for two weeks in the state legislature and that was something I never imagined.

9. Se-won’s MOOC & OER Journey

   Se-won Ahn of South Korea is one of many students around the world taking advantage of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) and Open Education Resources (OER). MOOCs and OERs allow students to take online classes and use resources created by reputable universities around the world for free.

10. A Powerful Lesson in Conserving Ancient Art

    I enjoy the combination of 'detective work' that goes into learning about an object for any given conservation project - its history, how it was made, how it is deteriorating.

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