Enjoy these stories and experiences from World Link host families, students, alumni, schools, and others involved with the program.
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.
International Students Ready to Take on Exchange Year
Recently, for their Student Arrival Orientation; each one of World Link’s 133 FLEX or YES students from over 40 different countries spent a weekend bonding and building confidence with their fellow exchange students at a campground located near their host cities…
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.
A Whirlwind Visit Two Years in the Making
It was like she never left, we had our baby back…
Creating a Legacy to Fight Domestic Violence
My GYSD project is so special for me, because I know that even if I’m not in Hanford anymore, there is something meaningful and important for its community that I started…
One Question Leads to Everlasting Global Connections
Our story starts back in 2007 when we met a young lady that came to our Lions Club meeting to do a presentation regarding the FLEX Program and World Link Inc. This young lady’s name was Laylo, she spent some extra time talking to people after her presentation. She came up to Jim and I; and asked…
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…
Ten Days in Ghana – Host Mom’s Daily Journal
It was a day that changed us all. We are woven together.
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.
