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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…

Alumni Update – The Hajiyeva Sisters

October 16, 2017

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

September 21, 2017

“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

September 7, 2017

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…

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