Azad is a 3rd-grade student at the American University in Sulaimani, studying English and French. He is going to the World Youth Conference in New York.
Before the trip
Azad's English teacher is Ms Kate Reilly. Azad used a Skype phone to call her. Kate asked Azad to contact Stella and visit Central Park. Stella Farrant is Kate's cousin, a student who lives in New York and would show Azad around. Ms Reilly spoke with Stella by phone first.
Documents
Azad got his new passport three weeks ago. He can stay in the USA for up to 3 months.
Where he stayed
Azad stays at the Big Apple Hostel in Manhattan, New York, America.
Schedule
Saturday evening — arrived in New York. Sunday afternoon — visited Central Park. Monday 9:30 am — Conference opened by the Mayor. Tuesday 2 pm — first presentation: 'Building the New Kurdistan'. Wednesday 11:30 am — second presentation: 'Oil-Water Resources in the M.E.'. Thursday afternoon — Azad and Stella visited the E.S.B. (Empire State Building). Thursday evening — they had a trip on a Staten Island Ferry.