Rine Fetahu studied in the United States during 2013/2014 through the Youth Exchange Program. Upon her return to Kosovo, Ms. Fetahu promptly began the journey of her studies in the field of Engineer Studies in University of Prishtina. Throughout this time, Ms. Fetahu engaged constantly in numerous activities and various academic endeavors such as working at the American Councils for International Education as the YES Alumni Coordinator. This gave her the opportunity to work with many YES Alumni from organizing YES events to thorough involvement in several projects. In July of 2018, Ms. Fetahu started another successful journey at BONEVET Prishtina as the Chief Technology Officer.

Ms. Fetahu shared her exciting venture in the U.S. accompanied by various challenges and exciting experiences with the middle school students in Prishtina through the “Alumni Engagement Through Extracurricular School Activities” project. In addition, Ms. Fetahu volunteered to become coordinator of the Debate Club, in which she contributed in the elaboration of the syllabus, as well as participation in different club activities by giving lectures to students. This led her to becoming the winner of the KUSA Emerging Leader Award 2018.