Exchange program: 35 students gather for pre-departure orientation

The students will have the opportunity to show everyday Americans the true face of Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD:


Over 35 students and their parents gathered today at the National Library to kick off their pre-departure orientation for the US government funded 2010-11 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program.


This is the 9th group of YES students to go to the US. The orientation program, which is organised by the iEARN Society for International Education, plays a key role in preparing students with the required skills, attitude, and knowledge to spend a successful year in the United States.


“I am excited to see these outstanding students go to the United States,” said Cultural Attaché Brent Beemer.

“They will be studying in US schools, living with American families, and becoming part of their local communities.

They will have the opportunity to show everyday Americans the true face of Pakistan.

These KL-YES students will be fantastic ambassadors for Pakistan.”

Published in The Express Tribune, April 18th,  2011.

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