Long Beach exchange student falls in love with U.S.A Long Beach Breeze, Mississippi, May 21, 2018 by Fred Weller Ken and Gail Walker raised one family and became sponsors for a foreign exchange student through the International Cultural Exchange Service (ICES). Julieta Abramovich Masuyama from Spain has become a part of the Walker family. Gail said, “I knew from … Read More
Miguel has been a pleasure from day one
Miguel has been a pleasure from day one Wow… Where do we start? Miguel was not our first Exchange student; he happened to be our 3rd student. From the very first glance at his paperwork and spotting his birthday was the exact same as our youngest, we know he was the perfect fit for our family. Miguel has been … Read More
I came to America with the mindset of trying out new things…
I came to America with the mindset of trying out new things… … so when the spring came I decided to join Track & Field. I’ve always thought of it as a boring sport, but I ended up loving it! I met amazing people, not only from my grade but from grades below and above as well, and strengthened … Read More
Having a Global Ambassador is really awesome
Having a Global Ambassador is really awesome “Having a Global Ambassador is really awesome. I can imagine that many students felt like me and think it is sometimes easier to talk to someone your age than to an adult. It is also that she made every trip even more fun with her open and outgoing character. She made us … Read More
It’s life-changing to have a second family in another part of the world!
It’s life-changing to have a second family in another part of the world! Being an exchange student is a unique opportunity to not only learn about the world and a new culture, but about yourself and what you can do for yourself. It allows for a new start which can be both scary and exciting. I learned that I … Read More
This was an unforgettable trip with my host parents to Florida
This was an unforgettable trip with my host parents to Florida I was really excited when I heard that my host parents are planning on going on winter vacation. First it was just to do a mission in Haiti but later they have decided that they might go to Florida before they go to Haiti. They asked me if … Read More
Reds Baseball Game
Reds Baseball Game The first weekend of May, some other exchange student and I, Beke, went to Cincinnati for a weekend to watch a Reds Baseball Game. After we arrived in Cincinnati at noon, we had some free time at two different malls and lunch at Cheesecake Factory. One thing I really enjoy about those trips is that you … Read More
It’s been the hardest and also the best year of my life
It’s been the hardest and also the best year of my life I still can’t believe today was the last day of the best 🇺🇸 high school 💙. This year has been an emotional, crazy roller coaster. It’s been the hardest and also the best year of my life. I’m so thankful for this experience and people I’ve met. … Read More
She truly affected my exchange year for the better
She truly affected my exchange year for the better “She started off being someone I could always rely on and someone who always had my back. As time went by, she turned out to be more than just an ambassador, but a friend. She would plan all sorts of social events like homecoming for instance. And simply having her … Read More
Travels Around the World
Travels Around the World On Thursday, the First Graders of Burlington Elementary School had the amazing opportunity of traveling around the world through the experiences of three high school exchange students. Minji from South Korea, Lisa from Denmark, and Cecilia from Brazil, broadened the world for the first graders as they learned about the countries and cultures of these … Read More