Name:
Rebecca Fiegler
Grade:
12th
Where are you from?
Germany
What made you want to become a forgien exchange student?
The experience my family gathered from their exchange.
What do you like about America?
The teachers because they are much cooler.
What do you dislike about America?
I think partly the food.
What is one part of American culture that you are excited to experience?
The football games or other school events.
What is something from your culture that you would like to share with Americans? Some of our food/recipes.
What is your favorite subject to study in school?
I think back home it would be math but here I like all subjects.
What do you do in your spare time?
Playing video games while talking to friends or playing dungeons and dragons with friends.
What ways do you get involved in our school?
I’m still looking for some clubs that would interest me.
Name:
Timo Knuth
Grade:
11th
Where are you from?
Germany
What made you want to become a forgein exchange student?
The experience, to improve my English knowledge and see the country.
What do you like about America?
The people.
What do you dislike about America?
Nothing yet.
What is one part of American culture that you are excited to experience?
High School life.
What is something from your culture that you would like to share with Americans?
Visiting Germany is cool but not to live there.
What is your favorite subject to study in school?
P.E. or math probably
What do you do in your spare time?
Do something with my host family, play sports, do something with friends, or go on Snapchat.
What ways do you get involved in our school?
I’m on the football team.
Name:
Eevi Eskola
Grade:
12th
Where are you from?
Finland
What made you want to become a frogein exchange student?
I wanted to see different cultures and practice my english.
What do you like about America?
The people, high school and sports.
What do you dislike about America?
The short breaks between classes.
What is one part of American culture that you are excited to experience?
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
What is something from your culture that you would like to share with Americans?
Celebrating midsummer.
What is your favorite subject to study in school?
Math.
What do you do in your spare time?
Go jogging.
What ways do you get involved in our school?
I run for the cross country team.
Name:
Charlotte Raschack
Grade:
12th
Where are you from?
Germany
What made you want to become a foreign exchange student?
I wanted to experience the school spirit and go to a high school.
What do you like about America?
So far I really like that the stores here are open on Sundays.
What do I dislike about America?
I don’t like that there is no real public transportation here.
What is one part of American culture that you are excited to experience?
Football games, sports teams and every holiday.
What is something from your culture that you would like to share with Americans?
Most of the German highways don’t have any speed limits.
What is your favorite subject to study in school?
Psychology.
What do you do in your spare time?
Spend time with my host family and go to swim practice.
What ways do you get involved in our school?
I’m on the swim team.
Name:
Tetiana Trach
Grade:
12th
Where are you from?
Ukraine
What made you want to become a frogein exchange student?
For the new experiences, to gain knowledge, self-development and improvement of my leadership skills.
What do you like about America?
The education system.
What do you dislike about America?
A huge amount of junk food.
What is one part of American culture that you are excited to experience?
Food and clothes.
What is something from your culture that you would like to share with Americans? Ukrainian food and clothes.
What is your favorite subject to study in school?
Government.
What do you do in your spare time?
Read, workout, stretch, meditate and go out with friends.
What ways do you get involved in our school?
I do cheerleading, communicate with teachers and intend to ask about volunteering.
Name:
Veronika Slamova
Grade:
12th
Where are you from?
Czech Republic
What do you like about America?
I like the people and the marching band.
What do you dislike about America?
Americans don’t put mayo on their french fries.
What is one part of American culture that you are excited to experience?
I am excited about Thanksgiving and Halloween.
What is something from your culture that you would like to share with Americans?
We have a lot of historical buildings, traditions and great food.
What is your favorite subject to study in school?
Marching band and jazz band.
What do you do in your spare time?
Take pictures and play video games.
What ways do you get involved in our school?
I play in the marching band.