Youth Zone
College prep videos, podcasts, and cultural content — created by high school students in Mongolia and the U.S.
Create
Articles, podcasts & social content
Lead
Real experience for college apps
Impact
Reach students preparing to study abroad
Bridge Between Us Podcast
Youth-led interviews with students and educators — real stories about studying abroad, college prep, and cultural exchange.
Bridge Between Us — Episode 1
Our first episode exploring student experiences and what bridges us across cultures.
Bridge Between Us — Episode 2: College Application Advice
Practical college application advice for students navigating the U.S. admissions process.
College Prep
Practical guides on U.S. college admissions — from application timelines to building extracurriculars that make an impact.
Early Action vs. Early Decision vs. Regular Decision
Understand the key differences between application timelines and what each means for your college journey.
How to Build Strong Extracurriculars
Learn what colleges actually look for in extracurricular activities and how to make your involvement stand out.
College Prep Q&A
Answers to the most common questions Mongolian students have about preparing for U.S. college applications.
Join the Team
This platform is built and run by 11th grade students from Olonlog School and 97th School, Ulaanbaatar. Pick a role, do real work, and build experience that matters for college applications.
Research Team
Investigate college prep and cultural topics, summarize findings in plain language, and prepare content drafts for the website and social media.
Skills: Research, writing, fact-checking, summarization
Time: 2–3 hrs/week
Podcast Team
Develop episode topics, prepare interview questions, find and schedule guests, record and edit episodes, and write short summaries for the website.
Skills: Interviewing, audio editing, storytelling, scheduling
Time: 3–4 hrs/week
Social Media & Creative Team
Turn research and articles into Instagram reels, carousels, and short clips. Design visuals, track engagement, and keep @gb_youthzone active and growing.
Skills: Graphic design, video editing, copywriting, analytics
Time: 3–4 hrs/week
Website Team
Publish articles, organize content by topic, keep the Youth Zone page updated, and make sure the site is easy to navigate for Mongolian students.
Skills: Content management, writing, web basics, organization
Time: 2–3 hrs/week
Communications Team
Reach out to potential interview guests — students, alumni, counselors, and community leaders. Coordinate schedules and support social media announcements.
Skills: Outreach, communication, coordination, networking
Time: 2–3 hrs/week
What You'll Gain
- ✓Published work you can show colleges
- ✓Real leadership & teamwork experience
- ✓Meaningful volunteer hours
- ✓Content reaching Mongolian students worldwide
- ✓A community of driven peers
Current lead: Misheel Myagmarsuren · 11th grade · Olonlog School & 97th School, Ulaanbaatar