Welcome back Turkiye & Ghana students! #YESAbroad students continue their return to the U.S. and we had the privilege of welcoming these international scholars to New Jersey this week. They have been attending re-entry sessions & presenting virtually to the Department of State.

Thankful enjoyed attending her host family's Halal Bihalal gathering with friends from her school. Halal Bihalal is an Indonesian tradition. Thankful celebrated by having delicious foods and spending quality time with her host family, friends and neighbors. #YESAbroad

YES is hosting a virtual webinar on July 12 at 10am ET, for YES alumni to learn about and engage with restorative practices and how they might be used to build relationships in professional environments and communities. Register now at bit.ly/YESRestorative. #KLYES #YESAlumni

This week we welcomed 2023-24 @YESAbroad students to our nation’s capital for Pre-Departure Orientation! The students attended discussions and presentations. They also visited their host country’s embassy, cultural center, an art museum, or a memorial center!

YES Abroad wishes Eid Mubarak to all those who celebrate! May this pious day brings you immense joy, happiness, peace and prosperity. #YESAbroad

Happy 4th of July! We are proud of all the YES Abroad students who have shared their culture while living in their host countries and connected the U.S. to the world. #YESAbroad

Relationship building is an integral part of the YES experience. Join us next week to engage and learn about intentionally cultivating relationships in professional environments and communities with a restorative lens. Register now at bit.ly/YESRestorative. #KLYES #YESAlumni

What a blast we had in DC last week with 2023-24 #YESAbroad participants. Participants bound for Indonesia visited the Indonesian Embassy, where they were hosted by several Indonesian diplomats. Thank you to our participants and @indonesiaindc @binaantarbudaya U.S. Embassy Jakarta

Tomorrow, YES alumni will come together to engage and learn about building relationships and connection through restorative practices. Register today at bit.ly/YESRestorative. #KLYES #YESAlumni

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program application for 2024-25 is now open! The world is out there. Take the first step by applying at yes-abroad.org/how-to-apply by December 6th. #ApplyNow #YESAbroad #ExchangeOurWorld

What a warm welcome for Isabel in Malaysia on her first day of school, accompanied by her host family and local volunteers! Enjoy, Isabel! #YESAbroad #ApplyNow #ExchangeOurWorld U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur AFS Malaysia

Big congratulations to Mary, YES Abroad participant in Indonesia, who joined her local swimming club and has already won three gold medals --keep it up, Mary! #YESAbroad #ApplyNow #ExchangeOurWorld U.S. Embassy Jakarta Bina Antarbudaya

Hoş geldiniz! A warm welcome to Türkiye to our YES Abroad students, who began their program last weekend —we can’t wait to see where the year takes you! Thank you to everyone who made this possible! #YESAbroad #ApplyNow #ExchangeOurWorld @USEmbassyTurkey

Genevieve and Hailisa recently celebrated Sports Week at their host school in India. Teaching their peers the Cupid Shuffle dance was a special highlight! #YESAbroad #ApplyNow #exchangeourworld U.S. Embassy India AFS India

Listen to Gabi share her most memorable moments from her YES Abroad year in Senegal. Apply now for YES Abroad 2024/25 at bit.ly/3EpS5af. Application closes December 6th.

As we bid farewell to another incredible year, let's embrace the excitement of a fresh start and the promise of new adventures. Wishing the entire YES Abroad family a year filled with cultural exploration, personal growth, and unforgettable connections. #YESAbroad

Haken enjoyed presenting and sharing with children at schools near his host community in the north of Thailand, including practicing English. Thanks, Haken, and keep it up! #YESAbroad #ExchangeOurWorld AFS Thailand U.S. Embassy Bangkok

Kelty in Malaysia has taken to heart the motto of exchange students around the world: food is a key to culture! She and her Bahasa Melayu (Malay language) teacher enjoy cooking together, here making onde-onde. Enjoy, Kelty! #yesabroad #exchangeourworld AFS Malaysia U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur

Our students in India are hosted across several regions, and meeting in-person is always a treat. Pictured during their Mid-Stay Orientation in Udaipur, they enjoyed learning about the city's history, culture, and scenery! #YESAbroad #ExchangeOurWorld AFS India U.S. Embassy India

What a great opportunity the YES Abroad Jordan cohort had to meet with Jordan Embassy in Washington D.C. during Pre-Departure Orientation! Thank you for allowing our students to visit and get their first experience of Jordanian hospitality.