Wabash Valley College
WVC’s Dedication to Student Exchange Programs Recognized by U.S. State Dept
Wabash Valley College is proud to receive recogni- tion from the US Department of State for supporting the CBYX, FLEX, and YES programs. These programs feature high school students from around the world living with host families in the United States. These students attend high school or college, participate in professional development workshops, and become involved in host communities. We recently spoke with Sarah Melo, a 2024 WVC graduate and international student from Brazil, along with her mother, about Sarah’s journey at Wabash Valley College. Reflecting on her experience, Sarah shared, “It was a good experience. I was scared at first due to the language barrier, being the only Portuguese speaker, but once you overcome that, it’s easier to make friends.” She found belonging in the international program, where English became the common ground. When asked about her comfort level with her daugh- ter being far from home, Sarah’s mother expressed her confidence in Mount Carmel’s tranquility, feeling reas - sured about Sarah’s studies in the US. Sarah earned a volleyball scholarship to play at WVC and completed an associate’s degree in science and arts.
ABOVE: International Students pose with student liaisons. INSERT: Certificate from the US Department of State recognizing Wabash Valley College. RIGHT: Sarah (‘24) poses post graduation ceremony with her mother who flew to Mount Carmel from Brazil to witness her daughter’s accomplishment.
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