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Permalink Reply by Nurzaada Avazbek kyzy on August 6, 2011 at 7:22am

Hello! My name is Nurzaada! I am from Kyrgyzstan(Central Asia), I have a big wish to participate in this programm. So where can I download the aplication form, and whether it have to be ready for sending?

Permalink Reply by Alli F. on August 8, 2011 at 9:17am

Hi Nurzaada,

Unfortunately, Kyrgyzstan is not included in the eligible countries for this program (http://yesprograms.org/countries). However, students from Kyrgyzstan are eligible for the FLEX program, which is similar. It gives students (ages 15-17) the chance to live with a host family and attend a U.S. high school for a year. Check out that link for more information. I hope this helps!

-Alli

Permalink Reply by Basel Abu-Asal on August 10, 2011 at 6:45am

Hey !! 

I'm Basel from Jordan, and I've done 8th grade, and as I know, here in Jordan applicants must apply through they're at 9th grade, and school starts within almost a month, so that will be time to apply.

So please could you tell me a summary about how's life there? what are the risks or problems you face there? and was it a good experience for you? and finally are you satisfied with this experience? 

 

Thank you 

Basel Abu Asal

Permalink Reply by Imani on October 4, 2011 at 5:22pm

Hi Basel,

 

Those are really good questions!  Application deadlines vary but you should be between the ages of 15-17 to apply so if you are 14 years old for example, you have time. The YES program page for Jordan should help you greatly. There is also contact information on this page (right side) for questions specific to your country.

 

To learn more about participant experiences you can do two things.  First, try posting your questions on the YES discussion wall to learn about the positive and challenging parts of the program.  Second, you can read stories about members who have already completed the program. Here is the link to stories: YES stories. I really hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions!

 

Imani

Permalink Reply by Zakariya Asad Hansrod on August 17, 2011 at 2:01pm

Hi my name is Zakariya Hansrod, a deaf South African student who is 15 years old.

 

My brother is an almni of the YES programme, class of 2011, as part of the pioneer batch of students from my country.

 

I really want to be a part of the programme, but I never get any responses from AFS-South Africa, the sending organisation, and I don't think it is fair that I should be marginalised just because I am deaf, especially since the YES programme, with MYUSA, does explicitly cater for the deaf.

 

I am as good as any other hearing person, why should I not be given equal access to such an enriching opportunity: in South Africa I must confront the prospects of a life without higher education because there simply aren't any colleges here, and now I am not even able to apply.

 

Can anyone help me?

Permalink Reply by Imani on October 4, 2011 at 5:52pm

Hi Zakariya,

 

The YES program supports students with disabilities and encourages their participation. The website for the YES program in South Africa has specific instructions for how to apply.  Have you tried emailing the coordinator in South Africa, Adam Baatjes? His email is adam.baatjes@afs.org. You may also call with questions at 001 447 2673. We are happy you posed this question and hope to help direct you to the right places. Please let me know if you have any more questions. I hope this information has been useful. Good luck!

 

Imani

 

 

Permalink Reply by Rubaiya Anika Asha on August 24, 2011 at 12:07pm

I am form Bangladesh,in grd-8,age-14.Actually,I am looking forward for the YES program. May you please precisely tell me what shall I study and what are the selection procedure? Should I go for BD -history,geography etc?

In addition,I heard the it needs a vex selection, does it really matters if I dont have all the tika and vex required? Should i have all of them before sitting for the program? 

And,please it will be very kind ,grateful of you if you help me out .

Regards,
Anika

Permalink Reply by Imani on October 4, 2011 at 6:05pm

Hi Anika,

 

Thank you so much for your question. Students in the YES program are enrolled in accredited U.S. high schools. Usually you will study more than one subject which may include history and geography. For more information about selection procedures check out the YES program page for Bangladesh. There is specific contact information on the right hand side that should be very helpful to you.

 

Imani

Permalink Reply by Jamila A on October 1, 2011 at 4:19am

Hi! I'm jamila. I want to know if i'm eligible for the exchange program. I'm 18 years high school student from ghana.

Permalink Reply by Imani on October 4, 2011 at 4:57pm

Hi Jamila,

 

Here is the website to check and see if you are eligible http://yesprograms.org/country/ghana. While there are programs for Ghana, the age is usually 15-17 years. You can email YES@state.gov just to make sure. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any more questions!

 

Imani

Permalink Reply by Jamila A on October 6, 2011 at 5:15am

Hello, please i would like to know when the application process for the 2012-2013 exchange program starts.

Permalink Reply by Abdullah Bin Asad on January 4, 2012 at 1:16am

hiiiiiii my name is Abdullah Bin Asad and i am from India. I gave SLEP Test. Its result will be come soon.