Salaar Stateside! Following a Pakistani high school student’s year in the US

Imagine you’re 16 years old, living in Lahore, Pakistan, and preparing for the adventure of a lifetime: A high school exchange year in Rockville, Maryland. Just as you’re getting ready to leave, a public radio show in Connecticut asks to document your journey! This is the story of Salaar Muhammad - before, during, and after his transformative year in the United States. We explore how this experience changed his perspective, shaped his future, and touched the lives of those around him. Suggested episodes: Francesca Abroad: Following an American high school student’s year in Sarajevo GUESTS:  Salaar Muhammad: a student from Lahore, Pakistan, who spent the 2023/2024 academic year in Rockville, MD through the U.S. Department of State’s Kennedy Lugar YES program. He lived with a host family and went to a local high school Sarah Clapp: Sarah’s family hosted Salaar during his stay in the US Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.