A large part of your exchange year includes trying new things, like food, activities, joining new clubs, and sometimes being apart of a high school sports team! Check out some of our exchange students who went out of their comfort zone to try something new.

Sergio from Spain with his host family after a Pawnee HS football game in IL.

Valentina from Italy participating in a cross-country meet with her teammates in Kentucky. Host mom, Janevera says Valentina “loves the American competitiveness and team spirit!”

Alex from Ecuador playing basketball in UT for the Emery Spartans. Living his American Dream!

Esteban from Mexico who won the Coaches’ Award on his soccer team at Sun Prairie HS in WI.

Kim from Belgium with cross-country teammates for Monona Grove HS.

Here’s Gaia from Italy running in a cross country race for Lone Star HS in TX.

Roman from Ukraine and Cristiano from Brazil show their school spirit in their JV football uniforms!

Catalina from Spain (right) and her host sister Juliana made the JV hockey team in MN.

Mikito from Japan played soccer this year at Rossford HS in OH.
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