| Qatar
Qatar's first alums, Ahmed Ibrahim and Fadi Yasin, both '06, were
guest speakers at a pre-departure meeting for the new YES cohort
held shortly after their arrival back to Qatar in June. Ahmed and
Fadi were eager to share their experiences with the group, which
included representatives from the US Embassy in Doha. The outgoing
YES students were anxious to learn from the successes and challenges
faced by Ahmed and Fadi and were pleased to have the opportunity
to ask questions. Both alumni emphasized how quickly the time goes
by and to make every day count. When asked how he felt about his
return, Fadi said "I was sorry to say goodbye to my host family
and American friends but excited about all that I had learned and
could share at home."
The YES Alumni Newsletter for the Near East
and Pakistan is produced by AMIDEAST. The YES scholarship program
is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Cultural and
Educational Affairs and administered by several organizations. AMIDEAST
is part of a consortium that includes AYUSA International, ASSE, ASPECT
Foundation, CCI, CIEE, iEARN, PIE, Sister Cities International, and
YFU. |
