The Experiment Digital

The Experiment Digital is a fully-funded virtual exchange program for high school students and the Middle East.

Started in 2016, The Experiment Digital is sponsored by the Stevens Initiative, a partnership aimed to increase exchanges between youth in the U.S. Through this program, students from these regions take part in a cultural exchange to build friendships, mutual understanding, and global awareness. By participating in The Experiment Digital, students receive a Certificate
of Completion in leadership

12/06/2023

Join us on Saturday at 1pm EST for our final workshop of 2023 on forming and leading a team! 💚✨🌍️

11/30/2023

Supported by the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative, Experiment Digital develops leadership, civic engagement and cross-cultural communication skills in high school youth through virtual exchange.

What does leadership mean to you? Tell us in the comments! 🌍️✨💚

11/24/2023

Want to learn more about The Experiment Digital Leadership in STEM? See this infographic to see a key topics of our summer 2024 program. 💚✨🧪🌏️

11/22/2023

Supported by by the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative, the Experiment Digital brings virtual exchange to hundreds of students around through our fully-funded 6-week program. 💚🌍️✨

11/20/2023

We are please to announce the third and final workshop in our alumni workshop series: Forming and Leading a Team! The link will be shared via email. 💚🌏️✨⁠

11/17/2023

As part of , we celebrate the connections The Experiment Digital has forged for students from 14+ countries. Here, Algeria alumni gather and reflect on the power of virtual exchange.

11/15/2023

The Experiment Digital: Leadership in STEM connects youth from across the world to promote civic engagement, leadership and intercultural communication while learning how to implement a STEM-focused community service project. 🌏️🧪✨💚

11/13/2023

It was great to see so many of our alumni at the Funding and Sustaining Your Project workshop this weekend. ✨💚🌍️

11/10/2023

We are excited to present The Experiment Digital: Leadership in STEM. For more details or to apply, see the link in our bio. ✨🌏️🧪

11/08/2023

Join us on Saturday for part two of our workshop series - funding and sustaining your project! ✨🌏️💚

11/06/2023

It was great to reconnect with our alumni at our Virtual Reunion over the weekend! 🌏️✨💚

11/02/2023

We are excited to announce our 2024 Summer Program - The Experiment Digital Leadership in STEM! Apply now at the link in our bio. 🧪🌏️💚✨

11/01/2023

We look forward to connecting with our alumni on Saturday at our Experiment Digital Alumni Reunion. 🌏️💚✨

10/18/2023

Hello, Alumni! We are pleased to offer the second of three workshops on Project Management. Join us on November 11th at 1pm Eastern Time to learn about Funding and Sustaining Your Project and the Zoom link will be emailed to alumni. We can't wait to see you all! 💚💻️✨⁠

10/16/2023

We cannot wait to connect with our alumni on November 4th at 1pm eastern time for our alumni reunion. The Zoom link will be emailed to alumni. 💚✨

10/12/2023

Thank you 2022 and 2023 alumni for attending our Project Management Cycle Workshop this weekend.⁠

10/11/2023

Check your emails to see your first alumni newsletter! ✨💚🌍️⁠

10/03/2023

2022 and 2023 alumni, join us this Saturday for a workshop on the Project Management Cycle!

Photos from The Experiment Digital's post 05/19/2023

🥁It’s our favorite time of the year… We are officially launching into the 2023 program & we want to celebrate with you!🚀💚

📣Calling all alumni! Please join us from 1-2 pm US EDT Saturday May 20th to help welcome the 2023 cohort to the family! 🥰

🧐📧Participants & alumni should check your email for the zoom link to join! 🔗❣️

04/21/2023

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate! 💛
✨May this special day bring you and your loved ones joy, happiness, and blessings.✨
💡To learn more about this important Islamic holiday, we encourage you to check out or explore

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Alumni of The Experiment Digital are invited to apply to the 2023 Stevens Initiative Alumni Fellowship for a chance to interact with peers from across the US and MENA region through virtual and in person activities, including international travel! 🌍
‼️Be sure to apply by November 28, 2022: https://www.stevensinitiative.org/2023-stevens-initiative-alumni-fellowship/

05/19/2022

Happy Thursday from Saudi Arabia!⁠ Located on the largest peninsula in the world, Saudi Arabia is home to over 34 million people and two of the holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina.⁠

Did you know👇 these unique facts about Saudi Arabia?⁠

💧 It is the largest country in the world without a river.⁠
🌆 The capital and largest city is Riyadh.⁠
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia's flag is the only national flag in the world to display an inscription as its main design.⁠

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"My confidence in my ability to make a difference has definitely increased because I have had exposure to tons of young activists like me, which shows that I can create change in my community too." - 2021 participant from the US. 🌎

We cannot wait to witness our participants inspire each other to grow their passion for community service this summer!

05/10/2022

Today is your final chance to apply for The Experiment Digital Youth Leadership & Community Service! Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM PST.

The Experiment Digital Youth Leadership & Community Service is a free, completely online exchange program for high school students aged 14-19 from the US, the Middle East and North Africa region. 🌍🌎

➡️ Submit your application today by visiting www.experiment.org/apply

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Interested in joining a virtual exchange program? Check out these five reasons why you should try one! 🌍📱⁠

Learn more about The Experiment Digital and apply for our summer 2022 program today at the 🔗 ! Tomorrow is the last day to apply!

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Virtual exchange can happen anywhere! Participants can join from their desk at home, a local café, or even on the road while traveling. What does your digital workspace look like? 🖥️⁠

05/04/2022

Hello from Lebanon 🇱🇧! Bordered by Syria, Israel and the Mediterranean Sea, Lebanon is one of the world's oldest countries located in the Middle East. We cannot wait to welcome our participants from Lebanon this summer!⁠

Did you know👇 these unique facts about Lebanon?⁠

🌍 Lebanon is the third smallest country in the Middle East behind Bahrain and the Palestinian Territories.⁠
✏️ The country's name is known the be the oldest in the world and hasn't changed in over 4,000 years.⁠
🐺 The Striped Hyena is the national animal.⁠

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Eid Mubarak to our digital community around the globe celebrating the close of Ramadan! Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and joyous Eid al-Fitr.

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We are thrilled to introduce the 2022 cohort of alumni small grantees supported by The Experiment Digital and the Stevens Initiative! The new cohort of alumni grantees are launching nine projects in the United States, Algeria, Egypt, the United Kingdom, and Yemen through October 2022. ⁠

Check out the exciting projects and learn how Experiment Digital alumni are making a real impact in their communities at the 🔗 !⁠

Photos from The Experiment Digital's post 04/28/2022

We are thrilled to introduce the 2022 cohort of alumni small grantees supported by The Experiment Digital and The Stevens Initiative! The new cohort of alumni grantees are launching nine projects in the United States, Algeria, Egypt, the United Kingdom, and Yemen through October 2022. ⁠

🔗 Check out the exciting projects and learn how Experiment Digital alumni are making a real impact in their communities on our blog: https://www.experiment.org/experiment_blog/third-cohort-of-alumni-small-grants-empower-youth-led-change/.

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Our application deadline has been extended until May 10, 2022 (11:59 PM EST)! Interested applicants are encouraged to finish their application online to join this summer's exchange.

The Experiment Digital Youth Leadership & Community Service is a fully funded (free!), completely online exchange program for high school students aged 14-19. Applicants must be currently residing in the U.S. or the Middle East & North Africa region. Our program runs for 8 weeks and requires a ~4 hour/week time commitment.

➡️ Visit www.experiment.org/apply to submit your application by May 10!

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Today's the last day to apply for The Experiment Digital Youth Leadership & Community Service!

This summer 2022 program is a free, completely online exchange program for high school students aged 14-19 currently residing in the US, the Middle East & North Africa region. 🌍 🌎

Visit www.experiment.org/apply to submit your application by today, April 25 (11:59 PM ET).

Questions about our program or application? Ask questions here in the comments below! 👇

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Happy Earth Day! 🌎⁠ 🌍 🌏

Alumni of continue to serve their communities through environmental sustainability-focused projects and national climate change initiatives. Our virtual exchanges prepare young leaders to think globally about environmental issues to create solutions for their local communities.⁠

Our summer 2022 program application closes soon -- visit experiment.org/apply to apply today!

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There are only 5 DAYS left to apply to join The Experiment Digital Youth Leadership & Community Service! 🌎 Exchange your ideas with peers from around the world this summer.

Submit your application by Monday, April 25 at 🔗 experiment.org/apply!

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Alumni of The Experiment Digital continue to give back to their communities long after their exchange has concluded. To celebrate National Science Day in Algeria last week, Adem H. (2019 alumnus) collected more than 100 books and CDs to donate to his local public library. The books were in three different languages and covered topics from scientific non-fiction to dictionaries! 📚

Join us this summer and learn how you can make a difference in your community! Applications are open until April 25 at experiment.org/apply

Timeline photos 04/19/2022

We love seeing our Alumni Ambassadors in action! ⭐ Did you know that you can contact an Alumni Ambassador from your region on our website? Whether you have questions or want to learn more about the virtual exchange experience, our Alumni Ambassadors are here to help!⁠

Get in touch with an Alumni Ambassador today on our website: https://www.experiment.org/apply/experiment-ambassadors/

Photos from The Experiment Digital's post 04/18/2022

Connecting from Tunisia 🇹🇳 and the United States 🇺🇸, Ahmed and Avonlea participated in The Experiment Digital's summer 2021 virtual exchange. In addition to developing their leadership and civic engagement skills, they learned about other cultures and formed meaningful friendships with their peers through online dialogue. Read about the impact of their at the 🔗 !⁠

Timeline photos 04/15/2022

Happy Friday from Egypt! ☀️ How do you plan to spend your weekend? Share with us in the comments below!⁠

📸 : Dalya E., 2021 alumna from Egypt⁠

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Join this unforgettable experience by submitting your application by the April 25 final deadline at experiment.org/apply!

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"I think the most valuable thing I learned was just how connected the world is. I learned that all over the world our generation wants to make a difference, and is willing to work for that." - 2021 participant from the US.

Fuel your passion and lead change with The Experiment Digital Youth Leadership & Community Service this summer! Join us: experiment.org/apply

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