Why YOU Should Apply For YES

map showing estimated KL-YES Abroad Countries 2015-2016

It feels like every time I write a post it's just a matter of hours before I take a deep breath and sit down to write another. But that's good, I suppose... It means that I'm keeping a fairly accurate sort of virtual journal about my life here in Oman.

Not much has changed in the last week, except that I've adjusted a bit more and the heat burns less. So, I'm dedicating this post to why YOU should apply for YES.

Now I say "YES", because whether or not you are an American citizen you have a terrific opportunity. For US Citizens, KL-YES Abroad is the way to go, but if you're from elsewhere in the world hoping for a year in the US, check out the KL-YES program to find out if there's a branch in your country. Without further ado, here's my top few reasons that YOU should apply for whatever branch of KL-YES you can.

1. You Have Nothing To Lose
This application is free. It is online, so it's not even costing the environment anything. All it costs you is a little bit of time and the decision that you might want to consider exchange. It's a free option... Take it.

2. You Will Learn A Lot From Everyone
Everyone who applies to this program is an interesting person. Yes, that's both a broad and sweeping generalization, but for the most part it is very true. So if you don't get in... No harm, no foul. You've lost nothing. But if you do, even if you only make it to the first selection event, you'll already be learning a lot about the world and the people who live within it, if only from those you meet at the event.

3. If You DO Get In, You'll Have An Amazing Time (Should You Choose To Accept It)
That's another thing. Even if you do get into this program, you have the option not to go. It's not like they give you an ultimatum saying that they picked you and now they're shipping you off. It doesn't work like that.
And to those who choose to stick it out through the year of exchange you've been offered... You'll have the time of your life. You'll learn amazing things. You'll meet amazing people, discover new cultures, become an incredible new person while still retaining the best parts of the original you.

Now, these are just a few reasons you should apply to YES. If you need any more, or you'd like to talk to someone if you're not sure about applying, I'm right here to talk to you. The reason I'm even tossing this idea out there is that the 2015-2016 application is officially open.

You can find it here, and I hope you at least take a look at the option of exchange.

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