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Enjoy these stories and experiences from World Link host families, students, alumni, schools, and others involved with the program.
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A “Spring” Break in Lithuania

April 19, 2018

“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

March 8, 2018

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

February 26, 2018

Congratulations to World Link student Madina Arapova (Kazakhstan/CA) on being selected as the National FLEX Program Student of the Month for February 2018!

Nehemiah 2nd Phase Sign Language Acquisition

Learning the Signs

February 22, 2018

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

January 18, 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

December 20, 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

November 30, 2017

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

November 2, 2017

Congratulations to World Link student Aiganym Khamitkhanova (Kazakhstan/CO) for being selected at the National FLEX Student of the Month for November 2017!

World Link Reggie's Sleepout Participants 2017

Excelling Past 19 – Reggie’s Sleepout 2017

October 23, 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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