We could not be happier about deciding to have a foreign exchange student We were nervous about how well our two young boys would adapt to a new roommate, but they absolutely love it! My husband and I were also nervous about the change in schedules and how well we would be able to keep up. It’s a reality … Read More
In the cool waters of Oregon
ICES exchange student Tommaso from Italy has made himself a name in the cool waters of Oregon Local masters swimmers introduced Marshfield exchange student Tommaso Gabi of Italy to swimming on the Oregon Coast at Eel Lake during Labour Day weekend. The swimmers, who typically swim at Mingus Park Pool, have been swimming in the 68-degree lake while the … Read More
My Experience
My Experience I have been here for more than a month and a half and I can’t believe that one sixth of my experience has already gone. In these forty-seven days I have done such different and beautiful activities, some of which I will not have the possibility to repeat once in Italy: I have gone zip lining, to … Read More
One year in the United States…
One year in the United States is so much more than just learning about the American culture, experience the school spirit, and learning the language. You’d think you come for one year, live in a random family, meet new friends, and then just leave without anything to it. The truth is, during my year in the US I went through … Read More
Hosting an exchange student has been an amazing experience…
Hosting an exchange student has been an amazing experience… … for my family, but it can be challenging at times. You think everyone teaches their children the same way you teach yours, but that is so not the case. At first we were all excited looking at children, reading their stories and trying to find the right one that … Read More
“This was the key to my happiness”
I am an exchange student. I didn’t believe the power of being in an exchange program until now. Everyone was telling me how amazing it is and how the exchange experiences have change them forever. I’m finally understand these people who had already been abroad. First of all my dream to go to America began when I started learn … Read More
My Exchange Year
When I first arrived here in America and people would ask me “…so do you like America the most or Denmark?” I knew that I definitely liked my home country Denmark the most. Whenever people ask me the same question now, I have absolutely no idea how to answer. America is certainly the land of opportunity and I have … Read More
Congrats Math Geniuses!
Congrats Math Geniuses! 3 students from Richwood High School in Nicholas County were invited to attend the WV State Math Field Day competition at Fairmont State University April 30, 2016. Junho placed 5th and was named the most valuable team member and will attend the National Math Field Day competition in Pennsylvania in June. Shown from left to right: … Read More
Here we are, 9 months down, 1 to go!
Here we are, 9 months down, 1 to go! It tends to make me a little sad but actually I can’t count all the blessings God brought to me since I came to Texas. I can still remember my first day like it was yesterday and I like to look back and see ho much everything evolved in 9 months. I met amazing … Read More
Colorado students get the big roles …
Colorado students get the big roles… In a small school you never know when you will be selected to be one of the big rolls in the spring play. Giovana from Brazil is playing a snobby girl and Noah played the part of a foreign exchange student from Finland, which he is really from Germany. Neither of the two … Read More