Black November Blowout

“I am really proud to have received the President’s Award, since when I came to the USA, I couldn’t understand English very well. I thought I would never be able to speak it fluently, and now it feels natural. When I go back home I’m planning to attend the last year of high school and graduating again. Later on, I would like to go to medical school to become a pediatrician.” 

– Maria from Italy, studying in Wisconsin

“Studying abroad really changed my life! Learning different cultures and customs opened my heart. Learning to make plans, create specific goals and strive to achieve them made me great a time manager. Reaching out with questions, making more friends, taking part in extracurricular activities also encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone. All of these precious experiences rounded out my skill set for the college journey and my own life. I once was shy and anxious about everything, but now I am not anymore. I have become a better version of myself.”

– Henrick from Vietnam, Studying in California

“One of my proudest moments as an exchange student was when someone in my class asked where in England I lived and which elementary school I went to. That’s when I understood that my English had improved so much that even people living in England thought I was from here. I came to England with really bad English and seeing how much it has improved really meant a lot.”

– Ingela, from Norway, studied in the UK

“My proudest moment in Canada was when I was accepted in Pre-Medical School. I put a lot of effort and work towards this and when I achieved the first step of my dream to become a plastic surgeon in Canada. I was really proud of myself! I worked hard in high school. I was able to take a lot of classes and enrolled in dual credit courses for college!

– Giulia, from Brazil, studied in Canada

“Being an exchange student here was the most life-changing experience of my life. I am so grateful for having this opportunity and I learned and grew so much as a person. I think that every single second here will be unforgettable for me, I met so many wonderful people. The friends I made here were amazing and they will be in my heart forever. America has truly changed my life for the better!”

– Maria M., from Brazil, studied in California