Gabriel from Brazil has been spending this semester in Wisconsin with his host dad. But this spring, the two of them packed up the car for a great American roadtrip! Driving through over 10 states, Gabriel experienced the vistas of the Grand Canyon, the wonders of Zion and Arches National Parks, and the desert beauty of … Continue reading
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Building a New Future
Since I was young, I knew that my family’s plan was to send me to the United States as an exchange student. My uncle lived in Iowa for 8 years and he wanted me to do the same. I cried in the airport because it’s impossible not to cry when you leave the people who … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday – Sept. 4, 2014
“Thank you, for making my dream come true. I spent a year in the United States, with a real American family, and I did things that are common to the American’s life. This was a wonderful year and a beautiful experience. Thank you one more time to make all of this possible.” Appreciated, Julia (Brazilian … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday – June 19, 2014
I am sure that this experience was the best choice that I made in my life, but nothing that I lived would be possible without everyone that was involved in this! I want to say Thank You for everybody! Everybody from my school, from my church, and to the whole community! Alexandria is such a beautiful … Continue reading