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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

To begin with … this Portland and Seattle trip was amazing thanks to all the coordinators who organized the trip for the exchange student and chaperons who instructed us all.   Before the trip, I thought it was not going to be as good as the previous San Francisco trip the exchange students had. Firstly, it’s because San Francisco is better known for their … Read More

My name is Eliska, but I like people to call me Eli.   I am from the Czech Republic, a tiny country in the heart of Europe. I came to the United States, to Texas in August. The first big problem I had was the hot weather in Houston. Back in the Czech Republic, the weather is much cooler, so it took me … Read More

The experience of the exchange program is different for each person.   For me, this experience from the beginning to the end was about love. Staying at the house of people you have never seen or having a strange teenager with a different culture does not seem to be a task easy, but in my opinion when love is involved … Read More

Thanks letter from Yuzhi (Jack)   Time pasts like a shuttle crossing, days past like sand dropping from our hand. As those big events come and go; time is coming, for my flight back home. Looking back on how it was these five months makes me have a strong sense of shame that my English can express not even half of my … Read More

My dream came true!     “I planned to be an exchange student ever since I was a little girl. This exchange semester has been the most incredible experience ever. I am so grateful for my host family! They are smart, kind and beautiful family. I learned so much from them. I am sure these moments with them will be … Read More

Hey, my name is Rebeka and I am an exchange student, living in Brandon, Mississippi.   I am from a small town in Slovakia, where my whole family lives and where I have the best friends I could ever wish for! When I heard about the opportunity to write an article about me being in USA, I didn’t hesitate for a … Read More

I remember the beginning of this experience as a normal day of school in my town of Sant Cugat, Barcelona.   I arrived home, to find my parents sitting in front the computer, this is not normal. As I proceeded to greet them, they told me that they had something important to tell me…I had a new family! A family … Read More

My name is Luisa and I’m a foreign exchange student from Brazil. I live in Ontario, Wisconsin with the Finley family and go to Brookwood High School.   When I was 12 I decided I wanted to travel the world, meeting people, knowing about a different culture, learning new languages… Doing this High School program was what I always wanted … Read More

SEMESTER EXCHANGE STUDENT MARI ON SAYING GOODBYE:   I came to the US to improve my English, but I ended up finding my lost family and some of my real good friends. I was so lucky for being chosen by the Martin Family. It’s crazy how we are similar. I’m sure that I’ll never forget them. Doing the exchange program … Read More