"I'm really glad that I chose to come to California! You see people of different races, different types of couples - it made me feel great here. I'm not a strange Brazilian , i'm just one more person here."
Fascinated by the multi-cultural, open and tolerant California, Victoria decided to stay on and become one of them. She wanted to study International Relations at UCLA because she loved to work with different cultures, countries and politics.
The Best Year: My experience studying in California
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I do not want to lie… I was sort of scared to have a host family as well because I did not know whether I will get along with them well or not.
An Adventure for a Lifetime!
Mi chiamo Nicola Bracchetti e vengo da Fabriano, una piccola cittadina nel cuore dell'Italia. In questo momento mi trovo a St.John's, in Canada, poiché sto facendo l'anno all'estero in questo piccolo pezzo di paradiso!
Introducing Miss Congeniality!
From a normal international student to Miss Congeniality! I would like to share with you my favorite memory of American high school - the beauty pageant.
Do Not Panic About a Picnic
Every year, around September, when most students start to adjust to the new school year, my school holds a family picnic. Students can invite their families and international students can use this time to strengthen their bonds with their host parents.
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Hi, my name is Gabriella. I'm from southern Italy but now I'm in Ireland for an exchange semester. I left Italy on August 21st, so I've been living in this enchanting country for over a month already but what makes this adventure extraordinary is the fact that you never stop learning from the first day to the last. I tried to think about the things I learnt the first week of my life as an exchange student and I would like to share with you the five most important.
MY Four Tips for Living with an American Host Family
It's a great challenge for international students to leave their home and comfort zone. But living with an American host family will leave you with a lot of good memories. Today let me share with you my tips from living with host families for three years in American high schools!
The One Problem All International Students Face
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Enjoying Every Moment - My Year Abroad
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Attending an East Coast High School
Attending an American has really made me seen that I have a great opportunity to go to college here.
The Best Year: My experience studying in California
Fascinated by the multi-cultural, open and tolerant California, Victoria decided to stay on and become one of them. She wanted to study International Relations at UCLA because she loved to work with different cultures, countries and politics.
Italian Student Benedetta at Ann Sobra High School in California
“If I could choose to go back (to Italy) or not, I will definitely choose to stay here forever. Because I feel home." - Benedetta from Italy
American Football & Studying Abroad
Jardel from Brazil who was new to football took pride in receiving the title J.V. Rookie of the Year. "It's something I will remember forever!"
German Student Anne at Indian River Charter High School in Florida
Anne chose Indian River Charter School in Florida because of their comprehensive performing arts program and the beautiful beaches and pleasing climate of Florida.
Italian Student Marco at Marblehead High School in Massachusetts
Marco from Italy chose to study in America because it has been his dream to be at one of the top American Universities such as Harvard and MIT.
Following my Dream! Achieving my dreams at a US public high school.
Lily from China attended Alameda Unified School District, in California. She explains how her high school in the USA was different from that in China, and how she had an incredible art teacher.
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