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....

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,...

By Warda Belem (YES 2017-2018, Mali, hosted by IRIS in Shenandoah, IA) Originally posted on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study...

By Mussa Mbugi (YES 2012-2013, Tanzania, recruited by IRIS, hosted by ASEE in Redmond, OR) Originally posted on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth...

Annastazia Rutatina (YES alumna 2007-2008, Tanzania, hosted by IRIS in Pella, IA) recently wrote in to us to share what she misses most...

Faith Aruwan (YES alumna 2012-2013, Nigeria, hosted by American Councils in Cedar Falls, IA) first came to Iowa as an exchange student....

Tanzania’s mountainous terrain can sometimes make it difficult for people to travel, especially Youth Exchange and Study (YES) alumni who...

As YES alumni return to their home countries every year, they continue efforts in helping resolve issues within their field of interest....

In late August, the Tanzania YES Alumni Association (TAYAA) held its second annual general meeting. This brought many new and exciting...

Mordecai Nsabaah (YES alumnus 2016-2017) reached out to his community this summer for their thoughts on an English club he wanted to...