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S Visits a Buddhist Temple

S Visits a Buddhist Temple

What were you grateful for this week?Mango cake! And birthday celebrations. What was the most challenging part of this week?The language barrier. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. A wow moment for me this week was spending some quality time with [my host...

Grateful, Switzerland, & More: N’s Week

Grateful, Switzerland, & More: N’s Week

What were you grateful for this week?So many things!! My friends and family back home, my friends and family here, and the endless opportunities life has!!What was the most challenging part of this week?Feeling comfortable walking around by myself after feeling...

Grateful, Switzerland, & More: N’s Week

Grateful, Switzerland, & More: N’s Week

     What were you grateful for this week?So many things!! My friends and family back home, my friends and family here, and the endless opportunities life has!!What was the most challenging part of this week?Feeling comfortable walking around by myself after feeling...

Pompeii & More: S2’s Week

Pompeii & More: S2’s Week

What were you grateful for this week?All these amazing places so close by ????What was the most challenging part of this week?The language barrier. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week.I’ve been learning little Italian phrases to communicate with my host...

A & Appreciation of Chinese Culture

A & Appreciation of Chinese Culture

What were you grateful for this week? American food. What was the most challenging part of this week?Humidity. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. Take care of the baby, so the adults could get things done. Tell us about your week! This week has been very...

M’s Day Trip to Bracciano

M’s Day Trip to Bracciano

What were you grateful for this week? I ran into a girl I knew from Canada this week while at church. It was awesome to be able to catch up randomly with a friend. What was the most challenging part of this week?Boredom. I have a lot more free time than I expected, so...

A2’s First Week in Italia

A2’s First Week in Italia

What were you grateful for this week?I am so great full that I got placed with my host family! They have been so inviting and welcomed me into their home and have treated me like a family member since I arrived! I love them all so much and I can’t wait to spend the...

J’s Week in Spain

J’s Week in Spain

What were you grateful for this week?I’m thankful for my host mom, she took me to the doctors at one in the morning when I had an allergic reaction to something I ate. What was the most challenging part of this week?The most challenging part of this week was getting...

J’s Week in Spain

J’s Week in Spain

   What were you grateful for this week?I’m thankful for my host mom, she took me to the doctors at one in the morning when I had an allergic reaction to something I ate. What was the most challenging part of this week?The most challenging part of this week was...

E2’s Week in Tuscany

E2’s Week in Tuscany

What were you grateful for this week?I was grateful for wifi this week. I have been able to keep in contact with my family at home (in the U.S.A.) and that has been great! This is my first time abroad so it was very nice to let my parents, siblings, and friends know...

J’s First Week in Spain!

J’s First Week in Spain!

    What were you grateful for this week?This week I’m grateful for FaceTime and my host family. What was the most challenging part of this week?The most challenging part of this week was flying to Madrid. My flight was delayed causing me to miss my connecting flight...

S2’s First Week in Italy!

S2’s First Week in Italy!

What were you grateful for this week?My host family has been amazing! They are so welcoming and kind. I feel like I'm loved and part of the family.What was the most challenging part of this week? The little girl I spend most of my time with doesn't speak any English....

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