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Comment on Infographic: International Youth Exchange by Ty

Ty — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:54:40 +0000

I love this infographic!! This is great information!!

Comment on Enjoy all the beautiful nature our planet has to offer… by Gerard ~ GQ trippin

Gerard ~ GQ trippin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:14:20 +0000

Amazing videos! Almost hard to believe they’re real. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on Glee Welcomes an Exchange Student from Ireland! by Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:23:06 +0000

I’m so glad you shared your story, Varda! I clearly remember you telling me the story because I was in your office on the day Borjan sent you an e-mail to catch up. I still so admire you for turning his experience into a positive one!

Comment on Glee Welcomes an Exchange Student from Ireland! by Varda

Varda — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:33:23 +0000

I have enjoyed getting to know numerous foreign-exchange students at the school where I teach. My first experience was in 1997 when I noticed a kid standing all by himself – day after day. I finally asked him who he was…and he told me “I’m just one more foreign kid who no one wants to talk to.” That was Borjan from Macedonia. At the time, we had just getting some students from other countries…and it was hard for them to find their place. Borjan, though, was an exchange student – but no one knew that. His family had saved their entire life for him to have this fabulous experience – which was a disaster. We got to know each other very well…and I discovered that he was placed with a family who thought they were getting a free babysitter. He was never allowed to go to any school functions – NEVER! He wasn’t allowed to watch tv and he was made to spend 8 hours at church on Sundays which he didn’t want to do. I took him under my wing – overstepped my bounds BIG TIME – called the agency and found him a NEW HOME! The agency wanted to move him to a farm in Florida but Borjan wanted to stay at NSCHS in Atlanta. I found the most popular cheerleader who wanted him to move into her home! Luckily her parents agreed. So…he went from having NO friends and doing NOTHING extracurricular – to going to every sporting event, tons of parties, getting involved with school…and having a great experience. I am still in touch with him today! I literally felt like I saved a life!

Comment on Important Note to the United States by Support Exchange Programs! | Miss Travel Girl

Support Exchange Programs! | Miss Travel Girl — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:48:56 +0000

[...] cares in various countries and which systems worked effectively and which ones didn’t. Living in countries such as France where environmental laws were stricter gave me a better understan…By having gained exposures to strikes, I became more educated about why they are necessary for the [...]

Comment on Society Verses Individuals: Healthcare is a right, not a privilege by Support Exchange Programs! | Miss Travel Girl

Support Exchange Programs! | Miss Travel Girl — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:48:36 +0000

[...] is because I have been able to see which systems work or don’t work well. For instance, I learned about different health cares in various countries and which systems worked effectively and… Living in countries such as France where environmental laws were stricter gave me a better [...]

Comment on And voila! Here are my results! by Matilda

Matilda — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:04:11 +0000

You look really lovely in the blue dress!!
Hope you recovered quickly after your food poisoning and that your flight home went well.

Comment on Getting Custom Made Clothes Done! by Uncle Stan

Uncle Stan — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:18:24 +0000

Rachel:
Sounds like the trip has been great, once you got over the initial bout of food poisoning. Blue is a wonderful color on you. Great bargain!!
Looking forward to those hundreds of photos you take so well. Luv
from me and Aunt Estee

Comment on Once upon a time, there was a Chinese woman and an American woman by The world turned up side down | Miss Travel Girl

The world turned up side down | Miss Travel Girl — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:31:54 +0000

[...] much on the trip. So, we went to a big “hot pot” restaurant. As a mentioned in a previous post, hot pot is a Chinese dish where families and friends will gather around at a table and cook food [...]

Comment on Getting Soaked on a Boat Ride by Allen Kershman

Allen Kershman — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:42:56 +0000

Your absolutely right. The neon lights are impressive.