This letter is officially to my host family, because I am so thankful for them. I am so blessed with such a loving, peaceful and kind family. We have two different religions, but they brought us so close together and I am so thankful that you showed me so much more of myself and that … Continue reading
Host mom Cathy says she and her daughter Abby recognized Alma from Germany for the first time by her beaming grin in the airport. With a beautiful sign, a bunch of balloons, and lots of love, this host family is ready to show Alma all that Michigan has to offer. They joined hundreds of host families … Continue reading
I don’t think there are enough ways to say thank you to anyone who made this experience possible. I had the time of my life. I learned a lot about this country and also about myself and I couldn’t have done it without the support of every single one of you. I am so grateful … Continue reading
I would like to thank everybody that I met during my exchange year. Every person helped form my year here to become one of the best years (if not the best) of my life. I got to experience so many things that I would have never been able to do if I stayed home and … Continue reading
This year has passed by so fast. I can’t believe it is over now. I found out so much about life and my self during this time, and that has something to do with all the people I met during this adventure! My teachers supported me always and helped me, and I could ask them … Continue reading
Dear Beverly, Steve and Terry, Two more weeks left, and it is time for Jakob to say good-bye. Good-bye to you – you wonderful people, good-bye to an awesome and beautiful time he spent with you. It will be very hard for him to leave his “second home”; and we are sure that he will … Continue reading
Thank You! Getting placed in Texas was the best thing that ever happened to me. Though I had my doubts in the beginning, I couldn’t have imagined a better family and school to stay. My year here has transformed me so much, and y’all had a huge part of that. I never thought I could find … Continue reading
When Jan walked across the stage last week to receive his undergraduate diploma, he had more than one set of parents cheering him on. Jan’s road to graduation from the Colorado School of Mines began almost six years ago, in 2008, just outside of Hamburg, Germany. A German high school student, he decided to study in the … Continue reading
I just had the most amazing year in my entire life. The decision is the best I have ever made and I can recommend it to everyone who is open, loves to meet new people, and have an awesome experience. I am so thankful for all the people who influenced my life here, because they … Continue reading
I came on the 4th of August to Oklahoma, USA. My dream came true, I had the opportunity to do an exchange year. I was so excited about it! I had awesome experiences with my host family, the school, my friends, the church, and my coordinator. I learned a lot of things for example; I … Continue reading
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