“I cannot write short, especially when I talk about my emotions, but I will try. I could never imagine that in such short time people could become so close! For me, family is a very important part of the life and before I came here I was worried about future relationships with my host-family. But … Continue reading
We are thankful for our brave exchange students, who have eagerly and courageously embraced life in the US and the new communities they call home. We are thankful for our incredible host families, whose generosity and warmth have made dreams come true and international friendships possible. We are thankful for our excellent high schools and … Continue reading
Thank you for making my dream come true. Since I was little, my dad and my mum told me that when I was 16 I would go to America one year to study there. I always wanted to come and finally here I am. I am here with a perfect host family. Since the first … Continue reading
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
It’s hard to believe the first six weeks are already behind us. It’s been a whirl-wind of immersion in US teenage culture with school, sports and homecoming. It’s so heartwarming to see the students embracing the adventure and being accepted as one of our town’s own, as if they grew up here! — Host mom Cathy … Continue reading
Hi! This is my new big family, and this picture was taken the first day I got to the US (as you can guess by the big “Welcome Teresa”). Now I’ve been here for about a month and everything is great! All my brothers and sisters have been so nice and funny so that I … Continue reading
I can’t describe how thankful I am for everything my family, my school and my friends have done for me. My host family’s generosity is endless and saying goodbye is giving me a hard time because I’m going to miss you guys so much. I’m looking forward to visiting in August and I’m excited for … 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
“Thank you to Pine Creek High School for welcoming me and giving me all those opportunities to participate in the school life. And thank you so much to the Boyle family for hosting me during 10 months, for being there for me, for being so interested in the French culture and for making me do … Continue reading
The emotion expressed between my daughter Cameron, and our newest family member Jana, was priceless. An amazing journey has begun and we are so proud to help Jana open doors to her future as well as spread her bravery, focus, and determination to all those she will meet along the way. A very special day, … Continue reading