“Take Care Mom” Project Empowers New Mothers

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By Kamilya Zulfukharova ’17 (Taraz, Kazakhstan / Plainwell, MI)  Around 20% of women report experiencing psychological issues during or after birth, according to research from...

“Eco-Booster Challenge” Engages Social Media Trends

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By Ramil Akmolin ’20 (Aktobe, Kazakhstan / Floresville, TX)  Social media plays a huge role in today’s world. One platform can be everything at once:...

Alumni Celebrate Halloween, from Kazakhstan to Hungary

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In October, alumni across all FLEX countries reported 39 Halloween activities, with many alumni sharing that Halloween was one of their favorite holidays to celebrate in...
FLEX participant fishing with host family

FLEX Alumni in North Kazakhstan Share Memories for FLEX Appreciation Day

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September 27 may seem like a random date to some, but it is a very special day for FLEX alumni. It is the date...

The Next Step” Helps Local Youth in Kazakhstan Pursue Their Dreams

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The importance of professional development cannot be overlooked these days. However, many people, especially young adults, face barriers when it comes to pursuing the...

English Camp in Kazakhstan Acts as Pathway to a Career in Global Business

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According to Harvard Business Review, English is the global language of business. After discovering this, FLEX alumna Valeriya Sotnikova '19 (Karaganda, Kazakhstan/Las Vegas, NV)...

Alumni Mentoring Program in Kazakhstan

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In March, FLEX alumni in Kazakhstan took part in the annual Alumni Mentoring program throughout the country. This mentoring program connects alumni from different...

Fact-Checking Webinar: How to Evaluate News Credibility

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The importance of fact-checking the media is a serious topic that has become especially relevant today due to the rise of disinformation regarding COVID-19....

Mental Health is My Wealth Event in Kazakhstan

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"The first step toward change is awareness." -Nathaniel Branden Almaty FLEX City Representative Aisaule Samarbekova '19 (Ust Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan/Turtle Lake, WI) organized a first-of-its-kind event...

From Almaty to Silicon Valley Through the Push of a Button: The Story of...

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Aruzhan Koshkarova ‘16 Almaty, Kazakhstan / Rogersville, MO Education: Student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA A few months ago, in Kazakhstan, a teenage girl was kidnapped on...