Yes program morocco 2013

As a parent, how can I help promote the well-being of my child? This information will not be evaluated as part of the selection process, but is considered when making host community assignments.

Relevant information includes, but is not limited to, a diagnosis of or treatment for an illness, a physical disability, a learning disability, a behavioral or emotional disorder, a dietary restriction, or drastic changes in weight.

Living and studying abroad can be a stressful and challenging experience for people of any age. These stresses can be compounded by any existing physical or mental health issues or concerns at home that arise prior to the start of the program.

What is the involvement of the U. Department of State? Organizations implementing the YES program report to the U. Department of State. Where will my child be living? All YES students live with host families who have been carefully screened and selected. Host families receive formal orientation and training to introduce them to cultural differences and to prepare them for the hosting experience. Local coordinators provide support to participants and host families throughout the program.

Students attend a school in their community alongside American peers. What happens in the case of an emergency? YES implementing organizations are prepared to respond to emergencies in the United States. Each organization provides hour assistance in the event of an emergency and facilitates appropriate medical treatment, including evacuation, if necessary. YES consults with the U. Department of State and external risk management organizations to monitor the safety of participants while in the United States.

Will my child have medical coverage while abroad? YES participants are provided with accident and sickness medical coverage to ensure that, in the case of an emergency, students will be treated as soon as possible. What costs are covered?

Amideast staff also assist students to register with the Embassy and a private intelligence provider, WorldAware, to receive travel alerts.

YES Abroad students are covered by medical as well as political and security evacuation insurance. Students will have access to a hour emergency number, and our staff members are thoroughly trained. Each student receives a local cell phone upon arrival in Morocco and the contact number for their local support representative and their local Amideast office. This number is available to both students and their parents while on program.

For further information on Morocco, visit the U. State Department website. Students will have the opportunity to take part in various activities to increase their interaction with local peers in Morocco.

Activities may include field trips, sporting events, cultural excursions, social outings, and community service projects. Examples of previous enrichment activities include:. It is your life, and your character that you will confront in a foreign country.

YES Abroad. State Alumni Site. Host Family Students will live with host families in order to experience immersion in the local culture. At the 15 th Anniversary Seminar, it was apparent that YES continues to grow in popularity in Morocco, particularly because many youth are interested in the English language. In recent years, the number of young English speakers living outside of major cities has increased markedly, which has helped the YES program in Morocco grow more and more diverse.

While on YES, their language skills improved immensely as they were immersed in English speaking families and schools, and they carry their English competency into their careers. One of the driving forces behind the professional development seminar was the opportunity to solicit feedback from alumni through one-on-one interviews, a group reflection session, and an online questionnaire.

The alumni were asked to reflect on how the YES experience affected their leadership skills and perceptions of the US and the vast majority affirmed that their time living with American families continues to have a profound impact on the way that they view America, Morocco, and the wider world. All of the YES alumni that were interviewed by the Embassy at this event said that the exchange exceeded their expectations in terms of their increased understanding of American culture and politics, but noted that it was the kindness of the American people had the largest impact on changing their perceptions.

Most were also surprised that the overwhelming majority of the Americans that they met were generous, welcoming, culturally interested and supportive. YES alumni also emphasized how their U. They said that they gained a greater awareness of the challenges facing Moroccan society and returned with more tools and motivation to address them.