Nov 15, 20197 minWhere Are They Now? Part TwoWe 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, 20195 minWhere Are They Now? Part OneAs our many host families know, you never forget your exchange student, and are often left wondering “What are they up to now?” At IRIS,...
Sep 4, 20193 minALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: WARDA BELEMBy Warda Belem (YES 2017-2018, Mali, hosted by IRIS in Shenandoah, IA) Originally posted on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study...
Aug 7, 20193 minALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: MUSSA MBUGIBy Mussa Mbugi (YES 2012-2013, Tanzania, recruited by IRIS, hosted by ASEE in Redmond, OR) Originally posted on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth...
Feb 15, 20183 minWhat I Miss About IowaAnnastazia Rutatina (YES alumna 2007-2008, Tanzania, hosted by IRIS in Pella, IA) recently wrote in to us to share what she misses most...
Jan 30, 20184 minWhy I Came Back to IowaFaith Aruwan (YES alumna 2012-2013, Nigeria, hosted by American Councils in Cedar Falls, IA) first came to Iowa as an exchange student....
Dec 5, 20172 minYES Alumnus Draws the Public’s Attention to Public HealthTanzania’s mountainous terrain can sometimes make it difficult for people to travel, especially Youth Exchange and Study (YES) alumni who...
Sep 26, 20172 minYES Alumna Named Winner of 2017 120 Under 40 CompetitionAs YES alumni return to their home countries every year, they continue efforts in helping resolve issues within their field of interest....
Sep 22, 20172 minTanzanian Alumni Excited to Welcome New Executive CommitteeIn late August, the Tanzania YES Alumni Association (TAYAA) held its second annual general meeting. This brought many new and exciting...
Aug 25, 20172 minYES Alum Starts English Club for Ghanian StudentsMordecai Nsabaah (YES alumnus 2016-2017) reached out to his community this summer for their thoughts on an English club he wanted to...