NSLI-Y Program.

Applying to College
901

<p>Oh that’s good! I’m waiting on the Arabic fall semester…Does anyone know if they have changed the Arabic countries because of all the unrest over there? All I know, is that my parents will be extremely hesitant to send me over there if I do end up getting it…</p>

902

<p>Any parent whose kid is a candidate for an Arabic program is either pretty puckered up about it, or profoundly oblivious to world affairs. I am in the former category, and have to assume that the program organizers’ grasp of the risks are better informed than my own.</p>

903

<p>So we’ve got a few more hours left of Friday, and I’m hoping something comes. My #1 was Arabic, followed by Russian, so I’m hoping that maybe the Arabic program is just being notified last.</p>

904

<p>My DD was on the NSLI trip to Egypt last summer. It was administered by AFS. AFS is a terrific organization and I have great confidence in the judgment of its leadership. The number one priority is always the safety of the kids.</p>

905

<p>Has anyone had any experience with ACES (specifically, ACES China)? How are they?</p>

906

<p>MirandaJane, it looks like we are in the same pool, so let me know if you hear any word especially:) I will do the same…</p>

<p>piedpilko, I’m not sure what you mean exactly…what is ACES? :)</p>

907

<p>American Cultural Exchange Service. It’s one of the groups that NSLI-Y contracts to put on the program, like AFS.</p>

908

<p>piedpilko - you may have more luck on Exchanges Connect (connect.state.gov “Groups” —> "National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)</p>

909

<p>piedpilko- Yes, I would definitely check out Exchange Connect like hellUVAchance had said! I found that a lot of my questions were answered, by snooping on other peoples questions lol! :)</p>

910

<p>hey piedpilko,
i am going with aces too.
here is the facebook group if you want to check it out.</p>

<p><a href=“YES Abroad IPSE 2011-12 Public Group | Facebook”>YES Abroad IPSE 2011-12 Public Group | Facebook;

<p>fleurs12, what organization are you going to china with?</p>

911

<p>i’m going with afs but i guess i’ll see you guys at orientation! IN NEW YOOOORK :smiley:
IM SO SO SUPER SUPER STOKED ITS NOT EVEN FUNNY :D</p>

912

<p>I just found out my status as an alternate was changed to a finalist which just made my week! Im stoked for this summer in russia</p>

913

<p>^That’s awesome</p>

914

<p>Congrats to all that have made it!! I am so excited for you:)</p>

<p>Hang in there others we still have a few more days! I haven’t heard any Arabic finalist yet so keep your fingers crossed and us in your prayers!</p>

915

<p>I’M GOING TO MOROCCO!!! …Can someone tell me how to get a passport. please</p>

916

<p>Suunto - congratulations! Join the facebook group, I linked to it a page or two ago</p>

917

<p>What did your guys’ email say?
Mine said this:</p>

<p>Dear NSLI for Youth Finalists and Alternates, </p>

<p>Congratulations and welcome to AFS! First I would like to congratulate all of you for coming so far in a very tough selection process. At AFS we are confident that you have demonstrated many qualities which will make you an outstanding representative of the United States and a prodigious language learner. </p>

<p>Allow me to introduce myself; my name is Marilyn Stotts and I am a Program Specialist at AFS-USA. We will “meet” on your mandatory conference calls as well as at your Gateway Orientation in New York City before you depart for your exchange experience. My colleagues at AFS-USA and I are working with staff in AFS China, AFS Turkey, AFS Russia and AFS India to ensure that your participation in this program is a success. </p>

<p>Does that mean I’m a finalist or what??
ah! China year!!</p>

918

<p>@ chguet
Some people on ExchangesConnect said they got the same email and didn’t know if it meant they got it or if they were alternates. I think they said they were going to try and email NSLI-Y, but since you are possibly with AFS I bet if you explain the situation in an email or through online chat that they will gladly look up the status of your app for ya!:slight_smile: the chat link is= </p>

<p><a href=“http://hc2.humanclick.com/hc/83847292/cmd=file&file=visitorWantsToChat&site=83847292&byhref=1[/url]”>http://hc2.humanclick.com/hc/83847292/cmd=file&file=visitorWantsToChat&site=83847292&byhref=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

919

<p>Got the email today saying I am a recipient of the Arabic fall semester in Morocco!!!</p>

920

<p>thanks big2013!! and congrats as well!</p>