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Alumnus Sallam Thabet gives a presentation to area high school students, accompanied by AMIDEAST Educational Adviser Mohamed Kassim (seated to the left of Sallam).

Alumnus Sallam Thabit participated in an International Education Week event in Sana'a discussing study abroad opportunities. Sallam presented his experiences as a high school exchange student in Falls Church, Virginia and answered questions about cultural differences and his educational experience.

In Aden, alumna Eleena Al Hakimi presented the tradition of Thanksgiving to English language students at the AMIDEAST office. Besides explaining the holiday, Eleena shared her experiences as a YES student living in York, Pennsylvania and her impressions of American culture.

Both alumni discussed students' questions and encouraged them to apply to study abroad programs to increase their awareness of other cultures and to share Yemeni culture with others.

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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, CIEE, iEARN, Nacel Open Door, PIE, and Sister Cities International.