“Making Hard Decisions in A Complicated World” Lecture for FLEX Alumni in Latvia
On February 15, American Councils staff, FLEX alumni, and Education USA in Latvia had the honor of hosting Dr. Sam Potolicchio, director of Global...
Petrykivka: Exchanging Culture Through Art
By Darija Barsukova ’20 (Riga, Latvia / Oshkosh, Wisconsin)
Have you ever had the urge to learn a new skill on a random Tuesday afternoon?...
Christmas Charity Event in Riga, Latvia
In December 2018 , Alumni Coordinator Paula Kellija ’17 (Riga, Latvia/ Bonduel, WI) teamed up with her high school’s student council to organize a drive...
Announcing GYSD Matching Grants Program 2019
American Councils for International Education is pleased to announce the annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) Matching Grants program for FLEX and YES alumni....
Silva Bisofa ’17: Gaining a New Perspective on Inclusion
Each individual’s exchange year is unique, but at its core it is a year of personal growth and learning. You can never predict the...
FLEX Alumni in Latvia Promote Opportunities for Study Abroad
FLEX alumni, having studied abroad in high school, often serve as a great resource for members of their community to learn about opportunities to...
Making a Difference Right Out of the Gate
Upon returning home to Latvia from his exchange year in the United States, FLEX alumnus Kristers Berzins ‘19 (Monument, CO/Riga, Latvia) did not waste...
2020 Photo/Video Contest Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 FLEX Alumni Photo/Video Contest! Annually, the FLEX Alumni program invites alumni to submit photos and videos that...
Central Europe FLEX Ability Workshop 2019
Fifty-four FLEX alumni from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania attended the Central Europe FLEX Ability Workshop on November 13-16. Participants learned about smart...
Eastern Europe FLEX Ability Workshop 2017 #EEFAW17
American Councils for International Education, through the FLEX program, organized a workshop for 76 alumni of the program on November 9-12 in Irpin, Ukraine. ...
