travel
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by travelandtourworld
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21 Jun 2025
This summer, Shira Avidan, a high school student from Aventura, Florida, is embarking on a life-changing journey to Latvia, where she will study Russian as part of the prestigious National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program. Avidan was one of 440 students selected from thousands of applicants nationwide to receive this competitive scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Her immersion in the Latvian culture and language will not only enhance her skills but also allow her to represent American values as a citizen ambassador.
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