Enjoy these stories and experiences from World Link host families, students, alumni, schools, and others involved with the program.
National FLEX February Student of the Month – World Link Student Madina Arapova
Congratulations to World Link student Madina Arapova (Kazakhstan/CA) on being selected as the National FLEX Program Student of the Month for February 2018!
Learning the Signs
Imagine not being able to communicate with those in your community – even family members. Feelings of frustration and isolation develop for all involved, as they did for Nehemiah when he went deaf…
World Link Midterm Diversity Immersion Conference 2018
“I wish I could repeat the Conference again and again. Constant global issue discussions, hundreds of solutions, incredibly fun activities are all about these awesome 3 days.” – Aigul Saparova (Kyrgyzstan/CA)
Estonia, Lithuania, and Serbia Ministry of Education U.S. Visit 2017
World Link was once again selected and honored to host the Ministry of Education delegates during their site visit. In December, delegates from the FLEX countries of Estonia, Lithuania, and Serbia flew to Washington D.C…
Finding My Life Path: Model UN & My Exchange Experience
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…
FLEX National November Student of the Month – World Link Student Aiganym Khamitkhanova
Congratulations to World Link student Aiganym Khamitkhanova (Kazakhstan/CO) for being selected at the National FLEX Student of the Month for November 2017!
Excelling Past 19 – Reggie’s Sleepout 2017
Once again, World Link international exchange students placed in the Des Moines area came out as the top fundraisers for the Reggie’s Sleepout event; held at Drake University. This annual event raises money for the Iowa Homeless Youth Center…
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.
