SUBMIT A STORYSUBMIT A STORY
- Reflect on your FLEX program; for example, memories with your host family, new activities you tried, challenges you overcame, lessons you learned, a favorite teacher or class, or volunteering activities in which you participated
- Demonstrate how your FLEX experience impacted your academic path, career, community engagement, perspectives, or other areas of life
- Be in English
- Include details about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How
- Be 500-700 words, with an introduction or “hook”, body, and conclusion
- Be a thoughtful personal narrative (written in the first person, using “I”, “we”, “me”, etc.) – try to make it engaging!
- Attach 2-3 high quality photos with at least one in horizontal (landscape) orientation; note that images may also be posted on social media, and please make sure you have permission from anyone pictured before sharing
- Include a byline that lists your first and last name, alumni year, home city and country, host city and state, and placement organization, as in the following example: By Flexita Flexova ’19 (Flexiplace, Moldova, placed by American Councils in Flexington, PA)