The newly-formed Morocco alumni chapter met in late November to hold a follow-up re-entry orientation. After a presentation on "reverse culture shock", alumni were invited to talk about their experience in the United States, including their American friends, host family, high school, and the program's impact on their future plans. The discussion of experiences and impressions of US culture were lively, funny and, at times, very poignant.

The discussion about re-entry emphasized the extent to which the students had grown during their time abroad, and alumni discussed how they would apply the leadership skills they nurtured during their YES year in their communities. AMIDEAST staff shared their experiences with other alumni associations as a point of reference for the alumni. The students decided to nominate and elect an alumni board and develop ideas for future projects.

One alumna, Guita Khalil '05, has already gotten involved in her community after the alumni reunion. In March she volunteered in an event, called La Journée de la Conduite, Changeons de Conduite ("On Driving Day, Let's Change our Behavior") that aims to reduce the number of road accidents in Casablanca. Working with her Moroccan peers, Ghita volunteered to post fliers at her school and met with representatives of the local police force who presented information on traffic safety for teens in Casablanca.