1. 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.

2. Community Outreach through Coaching Softball

   Daley’s experience as an ETA in Malaysia was enriched through coaching softball.

3. 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.

4. U.S. and Egyptian Educators Benefit from Collaboration

   Ez Eldin Salem participated in the State Department’s Teachers of Critical Languages Program, which brings teachers from China and Egypt to teach Mandarin and Arabic in U.S. elementary and secondary schools for one academic year.

5. From Big City to Small Farming Town

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

6. Out of the Books and into the Real World

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

7. When Art Imitates Life

   Being in the school play and working closely with the other student actors and directors did help me improve my Hindi skills and confidence in speaking.

8. Part of the Family

   Binazir and her host family are very active in the community. Binazir has been described as a "volunteering fanatic."

9. Finding Her Voice in Bosnia

   Katie’s passion for culture, language, and food was a perfect fit in Bosnia.

10. Bridging the Gap Between Our Separate Worlds

    I have grown more than I could have ever imagined, and have learned things that couldn't have been taught in a classroom.

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