YES Students Prepare for a Year Abroad

"Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES)"

Thirty Bangladeshi high school students attended a pre-departure orientation program June 20-22 to prepare for a year in the United States with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program.

Students will live with host families, attend high school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and help educate Americans about their countries and cultures.

Program alumni played an important role in the orientation and emphasized the importance of educating others about Bangladeshi culture. This is the fifth year that Bangladesh has sent students to the United States under the YES program.