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A “Spring” Break in Lithuania
“We were a little bit wary of traveling to the Baltic Sea in March. It’s not your typical spring break vacation destination… While it was cold, and there was snow on the ground and ice on the beach, we were overwhelmed by the warmth of Rugile’s family and the hospitality and generosity that they showed us.”
BUBW Conference – Building an Open Mind
I left the conference with a promise that this was just a start to something better; a better understanding for a better world…
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…
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