Once I returned home, I had such a motivation and vision of things I wanted to do… I was volunteering, going places, doing projects and I had never felt better in my life…
Alumni Update – The Hajiyeva Sisters
World Link had the honor of of being the placement organization for two sisters, Gulnar and Asmar Hajiyeva during their respective exchange years. Recently, we checked in with both alumna to see what they have been up to…
Connection Camp – Promoting Inclusion in Ukraine
“Connection Camp” is the first non-formal educational inclusive camp for youth in Ukraine. The four day program united 40 participants with diverse geographical backgrounds. Out of the 40 participants, half of them have a physical disability.
Alumni Prepares Students for Exchange Year – Finds Passion
Just over four years ago, World Link alumni Ruslan Askarov (2014, Kazakhstan/CA) was attending the Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) in his home country, prior to traveling to Visalia, California; where he would spent the next 10 months of his life. Now four years later, Ruslan was given the opportunity to prepare 119 Kazakhstani exchange students for their own life-changing year abroad.
Alumna Training Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs
My year as an exchange student had a big impact on me, because it made me more independent and braver in achieving my goals…
Bridging the Communication Gap Between Deaf and Hearing Communities
The idea behind the sign language program occurred to me back when I was still on exchange. My experience in America and especially with my host family is what inspired me.
New World Link Alumna and City Representative Gives Insight to Her Motivation for Success
I always set my goals higher than the previous ones, I try to challenge myself all the time because that’s the only path to growth…
An Eye-Opening Experience for World Link Alumna in Canada’s House of Commons
Having this experience convinced me once again that it is so essential to be a global citizen and that all the opportunities we receive on our way will pay off in the future and form the personalities that won’t be afraid of making changes…
Alumni Update- My American Experience as a Bridge to Success
There is a common, a very widespread saying that “time flies”. Couldn’t agree more… It feels like I just finished my exchange year in the United States, but realistically it was 6-7 years ago. Let me take you back in time…
Let’s SURF! Russian Alumna Taking Part in US-Russia Collaborative Research Program
Participating in the FLEX program in 2013-2014 let me not only make friends all around the world, but also helped me realize my aspirations in life…
