I love my American family I’m Angelo and I just want to let you know that my exchange program is going very well. Talking about my host family I want to say that it’s perfect, we have fun EVERY SINGLE DAY, and if sometimes I have a bad day at school I’m pretty sure that my mood will be … Read More
I traveled 17 hours from Italy just to watch my idol Damian Lillard
I traveled 17 hours from Italy just to watch my idol Damian Lillard Damian Lillard (basketball player) has always been an idol for me, I’ve been watching his games since I was a child. For this reason, after buying tickets for the Portland TrailBlazers game, I decided to make the poster in his honor, but I didn’t think I … Read More
I’m having an amazing experience
I’m having an amazing experience My name is Andrea, I’m 17 years old and I’m from Murcia, Spain. I know the photograph chosen doesn’t seem very interesting, but it means a lot to me. In this picture, I’m at my foster family’s house, and my American mother made it for me a few minutes before I left to … Read More
My integration into school was actually easier than I thought
My integration into school was actually easier than I thought Hey I‘m Hannah and I‘m an exchange student from Germany. My integration into school was actually easier than I thought. On my first day of school I just kinda walked into the school without knowing anybody. I remember standing in the middle of the cafeteria and just looking at … Read More
I am really grateful…
I am really grateful that my host family lets me be part of their family for one year It has been exactly 140 days since I started this long journey at the airport in Berlin. I started with a big suitcase and a lot of questions and thoughts in my head. How will it be? Will they be able … Read More
It is unbelievable that its already been over 100 days…
It is unbelievable that its already been over 100 days since I came to America It seems like it was yesterday I was packed up in one suitcase and ready to leave my home, my family, and my friends in Denmark to go on the biggest experience in my life and it has definitely been the best decision … Read More
This place has changed into my second home
This place has changed into my second home My experience so far has been one of the most amazing things I’ve ever done in my life. I got the opportunity to meet a lot of people and great friends, we’ve created lots of memories that I will never forget, and they’ve showed me how this place has changed … Read More
I enjoyed every minute of this evening
I enjoyed every minute of this evening I was really excited about Halloween. I bought a costume as a witch. Also my host parents worn as pumpkin and cat. We went trick or treat with my friends from school. I have never been trick or treating, so I was very excited about that. We were at really crazy … Read More
Studying abroad could give students an edge in the job market
Studying abroad could give students an edge in the job market A student who can speak a second or third language will be a more desirable candidate in the job market and will automatically gain a new perspective for the ever-changing global world we live in. Learning a foreign language through immersion will accelerate the learning process, and … Read More
Cross country is helping Italian exchange student adjust to life in Dallas, Oregon
Cross country is helping Italian exchange student adjust to life in Dallas, Oregon Statesman Journal, Oregon, September 20, 2017 (part of the USA Today Network) by Pete Martini DALLAS — Before leaving for the United States, Laura Oppedisano made a promise to herself. “I have to be brave,” she said. “I always wanted to travel the world.” Oppedisano left … Read More