We finally made the choice to be a host family Our experience with the International exchange program has been absolutely wonderful! We are so glad that we finally made the choice to be a host family, after only “thinking about it” for years. So far we have had the pleasure of hosting two students; Rachel who came to us from … Read More
They are teaching me a lot about American culture
They are teaching me a lot about American culture When on August, 8 I arrived at the airport and I saw them with a giant poster and two balloons I felt like the luckiest girl in the world, and now that 3 months have passed since that day I can truly say that. I love spending time with my … Read More
Mumford exchange students find fun, friendships
Mumford exchange students find fun, friendships DetroitDialogue.com, November 7, 2019 by Raechel Davis & Daija Thomas Mustang Voice America is not quite what German exchange student Til Bartens expected. But he said he’s not disappointed. “I thought it would be like the movies; like ‘High School Musical’,” Barten said. “But it’s amazing here. People are very nice.” Mumford High School … Read More
I got to know my family a little bit more
I got to know my family a little bit more My family and I went to Lansing to see the hot air Ballons in my first week in the USA. It was so much fun and I also feel like it was kind of bonding… I got to know my family a little bit more, and I really appreciate … Read More
Leo’s road to semi-state part of worldwide journey
Leo’s road to semi-state part of worldwide journey Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, Indiana, October 25, 2019 What has become a season of firsts for the the Leo High School boys soccer team has also turned into once-in-a-lifetime experience. The No. 17 Lions (16-2-1) head to the 2A semi-state on Saturday, October 26, with three foreign exchange students who have helped … Read More
Sometimes it’s hard to adjust to living here because it’s so different
Sometimes it’s hard to adjust to living here because it’s so different My exchange life here is great, but sometimes it’s hard to adjust to living here because it’s so different. I’m doing cheerleading but It’s gonna be competitive cheerleading soon, so I’m thinking about do another sport. I went to a Halloween party last Saturday. It was fun … Read More
Everything was decorated about scary things
Everything was decorated about scary things So last weekend I went to past tense with my host family. There was a haunted house, a corn maze and a hayride. Everything was decorated about scary things since Halloween is soon. I had a great time although I didn’t feel like doing the haunted house because I could hear the screams, … Read More
My best experience so far was Homecoming
My best experience so far was Homecoming I am staying in Michigan with my host family. The host family here has a lot of siblings and two dogs. We have done many things so far. I went to the Lions football game, high school sports games, and soon, a haunted house! My best experience so far was Homecoming. I … Read More
Shawnee exchange student a net success in girls tennis
Shawnee exchange student a net success in girls tennis Springfield News-Sun, Ohio, October 09, 2019 by Greg Billing / Contributing Writer When she steps onto the court at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason on Thursday, Jitka Jemelkova will be about 4,5000 miles from her native Czech Republic. To Jemelkova, though, the court will feel like home. The junior … Read More
Jaime, Spanish exchange student in Oregon, is making headlines
Jaime, Spanish exchange student in Oregon, is making headlines Siuslaw improves to 6-0, beats Junction City Exploding Whale Sports, Oregon, October 8, 2019 The Siuslaw Vikings soccer team improved to 6-0 and completed a sweep of the Sky-Em League with 2-0 victory Monday at Junction City. Jason Garcia and exchange student Jaime Morales Martin-Mora scored for the Vikings. Saturday … Read More