Stories

The NSLI-Y program languages include Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Indonesian, Hindi, Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian and Turkish. Listed below are all multimedia stories written, and shared by NSLI-Y students, alumni, partners, and supporters. These stories include all NSLI-Y program languages and are ordered chronologically from the most recent post.

Alumni and current students, join the conversation by submitting your own story.

Click on a language below to see stories and media related to a specific NSLI-Y program language:

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Russian

Nostalgia Beyond Borders

Roger, an alumnus of the 2021 Russian Summer VSI, writes about the cross-cultural beauty of nostalgia revealed through a Soviet film studied in the course.
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Korean

A Harmonious Bond

Gabriela, a 2021 Korean summer alumna, reflects on the power of music to build connections and memories, and what she learned from her host family.
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Korean

Overcoming Feelings of Inadequacy as an Absolute Beginner

Dominic, a 2019 Korean summer NSLI-Y alumnus recalls the intimidation of living in a new country without language experience - and how it has enriched his life.
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NSLI-Y Storytelling Workshop

From April 29 to May 1, NSLI-Y Alumni Representatives and winners of the NSLI-Y 15th Anniversary Storytelling Competition gathered in Washington D.C. to participate in a storytelling workshop.
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Russian

And Надежда Was Found in the Квартира

Megan, an alumna of the 2022 Russian winter virtual program, shares what Soviet architecture taught her about the power of hope and a family's love.
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Chinese (Mandarin)

NSLI-Y Interactive Virtual Event - Daily Life on the NSLI-Y Program in Taiwan

On Monday, April 18th at 7pm Eastern, NSLI-Y Interactive hosted the virtual event "Daily Life on the NSLI-Y Program in Taiwan."
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Korean

Becoming the Translator at Work

Sofia, an alumna of the 2021 Korean summer program, discusses her how her NSLI-Y experience allowed her to build connections across languages at work.
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Korean

NSLI-Y Korean Alumna Advocates for BIPOC

An Alumni Spotlight on Simone Hassan-Bey whose program experiences in Korea have aided her mission-driven work for BIPOC communities.
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Korean

Lost

Angela, an alumna of the 2021 Korean summer program, shares how trying a new food in Korea led her to reflect on her identity as a global citizen.