The Office of International Programs (OIP) at Wayne State University hosted 93 Iraqi students in July 2019 as part of the Iraq Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) for Undergraduates, a four-week summer exchange sponsored and funded by the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and implemented by World Learning.…

Zayn shares a story about how he was affected by a great loss.

Shaiban tells a story about what it was like starting a new life in a new country.

Sayran tells a story about her journey to pharmacy school.

Safa shares a story about how she was affected by depression.

Rusul shares a story about what it was like living away from home for the first time.

Razhan tells a story about how she gave up her dream and found a new one.

Naeemah shares a story about how she dealt with a terrible loss.

Mohammed shares a story about how he gained a new perspective on life.

Mawadah shares a story about what it was like spending time living with her grandmother.

Lanya shares a story about a doctor who showed her kindness.

Hasan tells the story about how he came to write over 800 articles to move his community.

Ghufran shares a story about her diagnosis and battle with cancer.

Ghaith tells a story about a tragic loss of a loved one.

Fatma shares a story about her journey to medical college.

Estabraq shares a story about how she came to realize her inner beauty.

Ehab shares the story of how he decided to deal with his illness.

Chenar shares a story about the person who changes his life (and doesn't even know it).

Anwar tells a story about a teacher who inspired her.

Ali shares a story about an examination miracle.

Abdulrahman shares his story about the differences between city live and village life.

Abdullah shares a story about how he was inspired by his friends' life goals.