An exchange year is an unforgettable experience An exchange year is an unforgettable experience, for you and everyone around you. In August of 2018 it was time for me to leave my home in Berlin, Germany for Beckley, West Virginia. It was a very big change, coming from a city with almost double the population of the whole state … Read More
I never thought this experience would impact us as much as it has
I never thought this experience would impact us as much as it has (Testimonial posted on Facebook by the Marsh family in Michigan, 2 days before their exchange student was going back to Italy) This girl right here is gonna leave us in less than 48 hours. When we signed up to do the exchange program never in a … Read More
Having a foreign exchange student, and being a host sister changed my life
Having a foreign exchange student, and being a host sister changed my life Hello. My name is Ariana. I live in Tampa, Florida and I’m seventeen years old. I’m an American citizen, and last year I got the awesome experience of hosting a foreign exchange student. Her name is Ana Clara, and she’s from Brazil. When my mom first … Read More
One of the wonderful memories of this exchange program
One of the wonderful memories of this exchange program Yesterday was my first time to see snow. I went to Santiam Snow Park with my host family. This place is very beautiful, full of snow, happiness, and joy. We played snow tubing and sledding. We climbed to a higher spot and then slid down with a sled. It was … Read More
Our experience with this program has been very good
Our experience with this program has been very good Our student is fully fluent in English, German and also speaks French. She spends time sharing her knowledge about her country with us (the food and culture) and we enjoy sharing ours with her. She and has made strong efforts to be a seamless member of our family unit and … Read More
I am having the best year of my life here
I am having the best year of my life here Well, I think I haven’t stop since I got here. All of my days are always full of things with my family, my friends and things at school. My family is crazy. I love them. They are always doing jokes and laughing with me. They always take me to … Read More
Living on Route 66
Living on Route 66 My name is Rike, I am 16 years old and from Germany but currently in the USA for 10 months. In December 2017, I decided to go abroad for 10 months to attend a public high school there. On the 8th of August I flew to Springfield, Missouri, where my family welcomed me at the … Read More
My Football-Story
My Football-Story When I went to the US I was really excited to play football, but it was not like I expected it. At Football we had to lift what I have never done before. It was pretty hard that I didn’t do all my lifting. The coaches got mad at me and I had to run. I got … Read More
My experience has been incredible
My experience has been incredible I’m Mateo, I’ve been in LA for 5 months right now and my experience has been incredible. The high school I’m in is really big and I have a lot of friends, and I managed to get straight A’s in the first semester. I came here specially for dance, and I’m so glad I … Read More
Your Character Matters
Your Character Matters Central Valley Today, California, January 15, 2019 by Stefanie Bainum / author Your Character Matters: Tulare Union High School’s Joanna Marucci TULARE, Calif. – Every week in partnership with the Tulare County Office of Education, we tell stories about South Valley students with great character. It takes a brave individual to be a high school … Read More