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:

Displaying Russian stories from .

image of a fountain in moscow surrounded by golden statues

Russian

My Trip to Moscow

The Russian language program through NSLI-Y has been a completely enlightening experience for me personally in respect to knowledge of other cultures, as well a...
image of nsli-y students with peers in estonia

Russian

Celebrating American Independence Day in Estonia

On July 7, NSLI-Y students joined U.S. Embassy personnel, Narva College and Tartu University staff, host families, and students from the University of Pittsburg...
image of two baskets of red berries on a wooden table

Russian

The "Us" in Russia

For reasons I do not completely understand, I have always been drawn to Russia. After hearing my father's stories of his travels to this foreign, faraway place ...
Image of two NSLI-Y students in front of St. Basil's cathedral

Russian

Russia Beyond the Stereotypes

With so much media coverage of the current political situation, it is no wonder that many Americans view Russia in a negative light. Movie portrayals, news segm...
image of Nick with his host family in Russia

Russian

Becoming Part of a Community: NSLI-Y Student, Nick, in Moldova

After studying Russian for several years in high school, Nick wanted to take his proficiency to the next level. NSLI-Y seemed like the perfect opportunity, and ...
image of NSLI-Y alumni reps posing together

Global

Alumni Representatives Work to Build Community

This year the thirteen NSLI-Y Alumni Representatives have been working hard to strengthen the alumni network and connect alumni from all generations of the prog...
image of NSLI-Y students picking up trash in a park

Global

2016 Happy Earth Day

Today is Earth Day! Today and always, let's remember the importance of taking care of the planet! Celebrate Earth Day and learn how NSLI-Y students and alum...
image of NSLI-Y students on a zoom call together

Global

Coming Back, Giving Back: Using Your NSLI-Y Experience for Good - April 6th, 2016

On April 6th 2016, the NSLI-Y Alumni Association and iEARN USA hosted the "Coming Back, Giving Back: Using Your NSLI-Y Experience for Good" Virtual Event! This ...
Image that reads how are you going to change the world?

Global

Global Youth Service Day

What are you doing for GYSD this year? Current NSLI-Y students and alumni, please consider submitting a story to NSLI-Y Interactive about any service projects ...