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FLEX alumni panel on September 12th 2019

On September 12^th, seven FLEX alumni participated in an alumni panel to share their experience in U.S. Alumni discussed their host communities, host families, favorite extracurricular activities and American holiday celebrations. The attendees had a chance to ask questions about the program and how it affected exchange students’ life. The audience noted that each one of the alumni had very different, but equally fascinating experience throughout their stay in America.

There are many more FLEX experience presentations and other events coming up soon in Ashgabat and the regions. For the dates, please see American Center schedule or contact your local American Corner.

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FLEX Alumni 2019 Re-entry Event

On July 7, FLEX Re-entry event was held for 14 FLEX alumni at the American Center of the US Embassy in Ashgabat. Newly returned alumni were welcomed by Mathew S. Klimow, U.S. Ambassador in Turkmenistan, Mergen Saherov from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Dovlet Yazkuliyev from Ministry of Education. Special guests made inspirational remarks emphasizing on the important role of the new alumni as cultural “bridge” between Turkmenistan and USA which will contribute to further strengthen bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Following, FLEX Program Coordinator, Alumni Coordinator and City Representatives conducted interactive sessions to help alumni re-adjust to their lives back home and navigate through challenges that may arise.

Throughout the sessions, alumni had an opportunity to share their experiences in U.S. and ask questions about alumni opportunities in Turkmenistan. As the end of the event alumni signed personal “thank you” cards to their host families and friends in USA.

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FLEX Program for High School Students

FLEX program is a U.S. government-sponsored program for secondary school students. The program provides full scholarship funding for students to travel to the United States, attend a U.S. high school for full academic year, and live with a host family.

Participation in the program is open to all high school students, that meet the eligibility requirements, which include age limitation, good academic standing, possess knowledge of English, Turkmen citizenship, and U.S. visa eligibility requirements.

Final selection takes place in Washington, DC by a committee of experts in international education exchange programs. Students with physical disabilities can also participate in the program.

For more information about the program, please contact American Councils:
Gerogly street 48A, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
T. (993-12) 36-90-16; (993-63) 50-20-36
E-mail:
WEB: www.americancouncilstm.org