The whole YES program was started as a result of September eleventh when some group of terrorist came to attack the united States.Some people said it is Muslims who did it.Yes it might be that they were a group of Muslims,but i does not mean the religion of Islam teaches people to be terrorist.
  The YES program was started as a result  so that people will understand the cultures of others and not say something against each other out of ignorance.
   The program give opportunities to student from countries with significant Muslim population to study in the united states for up to one academic year
   The issue now is what are your roles as an exchange student?It is very easy to forget why you were chosen to represent your country,but that should not be the case.
   The main objective behind the program is to maintain peace.Your role is to educate your host family your host school,and your host community about your culture.This is very important on the side of the Muslim students.Many people in America have the mentality that Islam means terrorism.Let them know that no,Islam means peace.By so doing there will be peace in  the world.
   You have to also learn  to  understand and appreciate the culture of Americans and also educate people when you go back to your home country.
   But don't forget your role as an ambassador to build strong bridge between the US and your home country.
                               sorry if there are any inconvenience.hope to improve it in the future

                                                      by Mohammed Mustapha-student ambassador from Ghana 2012/2013