Twenty-three college students from various regions of Iraq spent the last two and a half weeks in Northwest Arkansas as part of the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program. They camped on the Buffalo River, visited Crystal Bridges, took part in seminars led by University of Arkansas instructors and got to know American students through workshops. Five of them also stopped by the Carver Center for Public Radio to reflect on their visit.
Iraqi College Students Reflect on Visit to Northwest Arkansas
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The Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program students pose with Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan, who presented them with the key to the city.
Courtesy / Alannah Massey
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Ameen Aldishghly, Aron Mohamedameen, Alaa Alasadi, Dhurgham Alshayea and Haitham Nezar pose with Zuzanna Sitek at the Carver Center for Public Radio.
Courtesy / Alannah Massey