1. Out of the Books and into the Real World

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

2. 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.

3. Volunteering to Create Change

   I learned to see things that I never noticed before. I became a new person ready to do something good and helpful for people.

4. New Year's Eve in Dubai

   Before traveling to Oman on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES) Program, Dylan Hoey had never left the United States.

5. Unpublished

   Discovering the Many Layers of American Diversity

   Ask Norina Poetter how her exchange experience in America is going and stand by to be "wowed," as her journey unfolds in a whirlwind of enthusiasm and humor that is simply Norina.

6. Living as an American Teenager

   Because of the YES Program I am confident now and I believe in myself.

7. Small Actions, Big Impacts in Bangladesh

   "Some boys ran up to me and asked why I was doing this," says Filip. "I explained that I had clean parks and places to play in and for one day I wanted them to have a place like that as well."

8. Finding a Second family in Thailand

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

9. Anita Learns About Another Culture, and Herself

   My experience helped me to approach difficult situations with perspective and objectivity.

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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