💫Here are just a few of the ways that FLEX students are being welcomed into their host families!

🇺🇸🇺🇿Many students have spent the past weeks speaking with their American host families over the phone and preparing together for the upcoming year. Finally being able to meet in-person is just so special! Let the adventures begin for these students and families!

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It's soccer season! ⚽ ⚽️

🤩Participating in a school sport is one of the many ways that FLEX students get involved in their communities. Whichever sport they choose, we love cheering them on!

🧐Check out these in action shots of FLEX student @rahmatulloh_toirov playing in his school soccer game. Congrats on your win!

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Embracing cultural diversity is at the heart of the FLEX program! 🌎 Here are some cultural tips for our participants:
1. Attend local events and festivals to experience diverse traditions.
2. Be open-minded and curious. Ask questions to learn more about others.
3. Share your own cultural stories and traditions with your host community.
How do you plan to immerse yourself in cultural exchange? Share your thoughts! #FLEXProgram #CulturalTips #FLEXCulture #FLEXUzbekistan

It has already been a busy Civic Education week for the second group of participants!
The students filled their time with sessions on media literacy and disability rights, leadership workshops, embassy visits, and a tour of monuments. Thank you to our FLEXers for their enthusiasm and commitment to making a difference!
🌍 #FLEXProgram #FLEXUzbekistan #CivicEducation

Happy Navruz from the FLEX Alumni community!
In the spirit of festivity, our alumni recently gathered for a fun picnic in the Japanese garden of Tashkent. 🌸
FLEX community remains active even after completing the program through mentorship, networking opportunities, and community engagement. FLEX Alumni work together to continue their goals of cultural exchange.
#FLEXProgram #FLEXUzbekistan #FLEXAlumni #HappyNavruz #SpringCelebration

Prom night🌟The school year is coming to an end, and some schools are already hosting proms. For exchange students on the FLEX program, it's not just a dance event. Prom is a celebration of a transformative journey in America, lifelong friendships, and the memories that will forever be cherished 💃🕺✨
#FLEXProgram #ExchangeYear #MemoriesForLife

🎉 Celebrating 30 Years of FLEX! 🎉

On May 25, the FLEX 30th Anniversary Celebration brought together 55 alumni from various generations and regions.

The celebration commenced with a warm welcome and heartfelt congratulations from Laura Brown, Counselor for Public Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, and Will O'Roark, American Councils Uzbekistan Country Director.

Six distinguished alumni shared their personal stories, highlighting how the program shaped their careers and lives. A big thank you to Bahodir Ayupov, Bek Abdullaev, Feruza Bobokulova, Oybek Hayitov, Zamira Ataniyazova, Yahyo Ziyaev, and Mushtariy Madrahimova for insights!

The event provided a wonderful opportunity for alumni to reunite, reminisce about shared memories, and create new ones. 🌍✨
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We are happy to share highlights from another successful FLEX Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) in Uzbekistan! ✨

The PDO ensures that students are well-prepared, confident, and ready for their upcoming experience in a new country. Swipe to see their preparations and join us in wishing them the best of luck for an incredible FLEX 2024-2025 year ahead! ✈️🌍

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#FLEXProgram #Exchangeourworld

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
The FLEX 2025-2026 application is now OPEN! 🎉✨
🌍 What is FLEX? The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program offers high school students a life-changing opportunity to live and study in the U.S. for one academic year, to be immersed in American culture, and build lifelong friendships.
📅 Important Dates: 🗓 Application Period: August 1 to September 26 🕒 Don't miss the deadline!
📌 How to Apply:
Visit our website: www.discoverflex.org
Check your eligibility
Complete the online application
Submit all required documents
🔗 Link to application ais.americancouncils.org/flex
🌠 Why Apply?
Experience a new culture and lifestyle
Improve your English skills
Make lifelong friends from around the world
Become a global citizen and future leader
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Tag your friends who should apply! 📣
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✨ Fifteen FLEX 2024-2025 finalists from Uzbekistan arrived in the U.S. on August 6 to begin their exchange year. They are hosted in Arizona, Oklahoma, Virginia, Indiana, Missouri, Georgia, Iowa, New Jersey, and other states. Their host families warmly welcomed them in their host states. We wish them an amazing exchange year!

✨ Application for the FLEX 2025-2026 academic year is now open.
Follow us for news and updates.

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Throwback to our FLEX in-person presentations in Navoi, Bukhara, and Namangan! 🙌✨

Thank you to all the students, parents, and educators who joined us to learn more about the opportunities offered by the FLEX Program. 💫
We also want to extend our appreciation to our alumni for sharing their experiences and insights. 🚀

Missed the session? Stay tuned for more updates!

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