Where Are They Now? Part Two
We know it’s hard to forget an exchange student once they finish their year here in the United States, especially as a host family....
- Oct 9, 2019
- 5 min
Where Are They Now? Part One
As our many host families know, you never forget your exchange student, and are often left wondering “What are they up to now?” At IRIS,...
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- Sep 4, 2019
- 3 min
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: WARDA BELEM
By Warda Belem (YES 2017-2018, Mali, hosted by IRIS in Shenandoah, IA) Originally posted on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study...
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- Aug 7, 2019
- 3 min
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: MUSSA MBUGI
By Mussa Mbugi (YES 2012-2013, Tanzania, recruited by IRIS, hosted by ASEE in Redmond, OR) Originally posted on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth...
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- Feb 15, 2018
- 3 min
What I Miss About Iowa
Annastazia Rutatina (YES alumna 2007-2008, Tanzania, hosted by IRIS in Pella, IA) recently wrote in to us to share what she misses most...
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- Jan 30, 2018
- 4 min
Why I Came Back to Iowa
Faith Aruwan (YES alumna 2012-2013, Nigeria, hosted by American Councils in Cedar Falls, IA) first came to Iowa as an exchange student....
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- Dec 5, 2017
- 2 min
YES Alumnus Draws the Public’s Attention to Public Health
Tanzania’s mountainous terrain can sometimes make it difficult for people to travel, especially Youth Exchange and Study (YES) alumni who...
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- Sep 26, 2017
- 2 min
YES Alumna Named Winner of 2017 120 Under 40 Competition
As YES alumni return to their home countries every year, they continue efforts in helping resolve issues within their field of interest....
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- Sep 22, 2017
- 2 min
Tanzanian Alumni Excited to Welcome New Executive Committee
In late August, the Tanzania YES Alumni Association (TAYAA) held its second annual general meeting. This brought many new and exciting...
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- Aug 25, 2017
- 2 min
YES Alum Starts English Club for Ghanian Students
Mordecai Nsabaah (YES alumnus 2016-2017) reached out to his community this summer for their thoughts on an English club he wanted to...
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