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World Link #IEW2021 Competition Finalists Highlights

March 2, 2022

Each year, World Link holds a competition to recognize those students who had unique ideas on how to share their culture and get their audiences truly immersed in the experience…

Alesia from Romania sharing her Kindness Cookies with her local Fire Department.

World Link’s 2nd Annual Kindness Cookies Project

January 24, 2022

“My participation in the Kindness Cookies Project showed me that even small gifts like donating cookies can make a huge difference in someone else’s life. I’ve learned that big changes in our community do not always need big actions.”

Yuliia going door-to-door to raise money for Reggie's Sleepout.

Top of the Top! Reggie’s At-Home Event 2021

October 28, 2021

For over the last decade, World Link students have participated in the Annual Reggie’s Sleepout event. They have seen more and more success each year.

Viktoriia Shvaher '16 (Ukraine/CO)

UN SDG #5: Working Towards Gender Equality

April 14, 2021

A year with World Link helped me realize my passion for social work with gender-based violence and gave me confidence that I can make a change…

Mariam sharing her Kindness Cookies with the elderly.

World Link Kindness Cookies Service Project

January 15, 2021

I learned that if you have the intention to spread kindness and happiness no matter how little you can share, it is a lot. – Ashfiya (Bangladesh)

Karmen giving a speech at a youth conference.

World Link Youth Representing Local Youth

January 7, 2021

I really think the youth is the hope for our future, for a better future, so we, the teens, should be included in the decision-making processes now.

Ina Gjika ’10 (Albania/CA) Then & Now

Ten Year Update Interview with Ina Gjika

October 15, 2020

During my high school exchange year, with World Link as a placement organization…I discovered that volunteering is a civic virtue…

My Host Family: Kickstarting My Journey in Music

October 2, 2020

In August 2016, I arrived in the USA and this was the real kickstart of my journey in music.

Valentina: Then and Now

Alumni Highlight: An Interview with Award-Winning Doctor

September 10, 2020

At 30 years old, I am the youngest attending radiologist since the beginning of our institution. This only gives me a bigger responsibility. I feel like I am representing the younger generation of doctors…

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