American Councils Highlights Samir Hajiyev ’00
In 1999, Samir Hajiyev '00 embarked on an academic journey from Baku, Azerbaijan to Ukiah, California, an experience that forever changed his personal and...
Social Media and Video Skills
Nazrin Agharzayeva '13, Emil Hasanzada '15, Sabina Osmanli '14 and Israil Alakbarov '15
Project Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Project of the South Caucasus FLEX-Ability Workshop
On January 22, Nazrin...
FLEX Alumni Azerbaijan Take Part in FLEXcribo Essay Competition
To encourage FLEX Alumni from Azerbaijan to share stories about the lessons that they learned from the FLEX exchange, Shabnam Valiyeva ’15 (Barda, Azerbaijan/Swansea,...
Alumna Empowers the Next Generation
By Azar Seyidli ’22 (Baku, Azerbaijan, placed by CIEE in Archer City, TX)
After her exchange year, Gulay Aliyeva ’24 has been dedicated to uplifting...
From Keka with Love: An Interview with FLEX Alumnus Mahammad Kekalov ‘18
Alumni Coordinator Shabnam Valiyeva ‘15 (Barda, Azerbaijan/ Swansea, IL) interviewed FLEX alumnus Mahammad Kekalov ‘18 (Zagatala, Azerbaijan/ Boonsboro, MD) about his project KEKALOVE, an...
Career Skills Training
Abulfaz Hajizada '13
Project Location: Lankaran, Azerbaijan
Project of the South Caucasus FLEX-Ability Workshop
Motivated by his recent SCFAW experience, in November 2015 Abulfaz Hajizada '13 led...
Alumnus Works for a Better Future at the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy
Fariz Ismailzade from Baku, Azerbaijan traveled on FLEX to Cove, Oregon in 1995-96.
Education: BA in Political Science from Western University in Baku with one year exchange...
The Global Village Experience: An Interview with Shabnam Valiyeva ’15
Alumni Coordinator Sabina Melikzade ’19 (Lankaran, Azerbaijan/Sierra Vusta, AZ) interviewed FLEX alumna Shabnam Valiyeva ‘15 (Barda, Azerbaijan/ Swansea, IL) about her Global Village experience. The Global Village for Future...
Highlighting City and University Representatives in Azerbaijan
The majority of FLEX Alumni note their exchange year as a turning point in their lives, taking lessons and skills learned in the U.S....
Learning English Independently
Ulviyya Akbarova '15
Project Location: Qakh, Azerbaijan
Project of the South Caucasus FLEX-Ability Workshop
On March 26, Ulviyya Akbarova '15 joined forces with the FLEX Alumni Coordinator...













