AFS Student Exchange Blog: March 2010 Archives

Ann Elise Enjoying her Mid-Stay Orientation in Paraguay

By AFS on March 31, 2010 10:28 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

It was great to talk to everyone and see how their experiences are going so far. We talked about all the things that surprised us or are different from the US, any problems we are having or had, and about our schools, our towns, our friends, and our families. It made me realize that we are all going through the exact same thoughts and feelings, even if our experiences are different. Overall, it seemed like everyone is having a great time here so far. Read more.

AFS offers year, semester and summer programs to Paraguay.

2010 programs to Paraguay still available.

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Photo Update from the Netherlands

By AFS on March 30, 2010 10:16 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

View more great photos from Cailtin's 2009-10 Year Program in the Netherlands.

AFS offers year programs to the Netherlands.

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Learning How to Cook Real Italian Food

By AFS on March 29, 2010 12:20 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

A few Sundays back I took a day trip with Massimo and Milena to Siena and Montepulciano. For lunch I ate a crepe that was more like lasagna than the crepes that I know. It had spinach and ricotta in the center with tomato sauce on top.

We went to several lookouts in Montepulciano with beautiful traditional Tuscan landscapes before we left for Siena. When we arrived in Siena it was just about sunset, so the light on the city made the bricks a beautiful dark red. Read more.

AFS offers year, semester and summer programs to Italy.

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Why School is Way Different in Chile

By AFS on March 26, 2010 10:26 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

This school is so different from mine in the states, I never thought about the difference in schools. I was a little preoccupied with the language and the culture. A significant difference as I have said is that the teachers come to you except for electives, which are also different from electives in the states.

But it is more than that; the people in your class are the same for the whole time you are in college. Now if you really don't like them or need to repeat the year, all of these guys are geniuses, then you change classes. Basically the people that I am with have had classes together since they were 5 or 6 years old.

AFS offers year, semester and summer programs to Chile.

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Photo Update: Rebecca Meets her Argentinian Family

By AFS on March 25, 2010 11:02 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

My Papa.

First day in Catamarca with my brother and sister.

Check more photos on Rebecca's Blog.

AFS offers year, semester and summer programs to Argentina.

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'Everything is Amazing' in Indonesia

By AFS on March 23, 2010 10:57 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Well things have been happening. I cannot believe that its march. Where has the time gone? Honestly if i think about it i realize how long its been since i was at home but its all flown by like i wouldn't believe it.so yeah...crazy.

A couple weeks ago I went to a birthday party. There were 20 kids hiding in my friends room, and they all jumped out and yelled when she opened the door. She cut a cake and gave everyone a piece. When she was taking a picture with some people, they got some of the marshmallow creme frosting and rubbed in on her face and hair. Then everyone started doing it and she had to go shower. Haha. It was really fun. Read more.

AFS offers year programs to Indonesia.

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Attending School with a View of the Panama Canal

By AFS on March 22, 2010 11:17 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

I´ve been going to high school here for about a week now. I go to a private Catholic school in Margarita called La Salle. It is the third hardest school in Panama!!! (And that´s if you speak Spanish!) It is right by the Panama Canal. I have to pass through the canal police checkpoints on my way to school each morning.

My sister goes to the different school, but her cousin goes with me. I get driven there every morning at 7. It´s about 10 minutes away. It´s very difficult, obviously, because I don´t speak Spanish. However, each day I learn new words and understand more. Read more.

AFS offers year, semester and summer programs to Panama.

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AFSer Trenor "Tramps" around New Zealand

By AFS on March 18, 2010 10:32 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

On Sunday, March 7th 2010, something awesome happened: My host dad said that I was the best exchange student to be staying with his family! Ok, now this may sound pretty whatever and it was just said as a side comment right before dinner, but I have to say this comment was massive. Read more.

AFS offers year, semester and summer programs to New Zealand.

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Boasting about the Bread in Germany

By AFS on March 15, 2010 10:54 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

das Brot: Bread in loaf form
das Brötchen: bun, roll, sandwich on a roll

German food....well, the first things that comes to mind is bread. I eat a lot of bread. In fact, I eat a lot of very delicious bread usually in the form of Brötchen with pretty much every meal. German bread is usually rather hearty and very whole grain. White-bread is called "American Sandwich/toast Brot" and is also popular. However, typical Germans eat hearty whole grain bread.

My daily menu looks something like THIS.

AFS offers year and semester programs to Germany.

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Exploring Amsterdam and Running: AFSer Sofia Explains

By AFS on March 12, 2010 11:31 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Last weekend I was back in Amsterdam for a Sunday afternoon. I went with another friend on the train, shopped (more like looked longingly at everything I wish I could buy), and in the evening rode my bike back from the train station. Amsterdam is still beautiful, old, and oh so European (and full of annoying tourists who speak British English).

Running. I'm one hundred percent back in action. Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday training with the team, but apparently being "careful" not to over do anything. Of course, I want to be in good shape for Portugal. Read more.

AFS offers year programs to the Netherlands.

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AFSers Charlotte and Rebecca send a Podcast from Turkey

By AFS on March 11, 2010 12:14 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

So Rebecca and I have finally gotten our second podcast up! We are still working out some bumps but this one is a little bit smoother and slightly less giggly. We talk about our recent trip to Ankara and Cappadocia, and about our life here in Adana. We also include a little bit of Turkish! We appreciate comments or feedback, so please feel free to do so!

Listen to Charlotte and Rebecca's Podcast from Turkey.

AFS offers year and summer programs to Turkey.

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AFSer Annah Celebrates Holi, "the Coolest Hindu Festival"

By AFS on March 8, 2010 1:28 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Due to my lack of activities lately, I haven't posted but things have picked up recently. My new host family is very welcoming and eager to show me things. My host granddad (Dada) has even made a list! Although my host sister is usually doing her studies or working with the student council, my host mom is usually ready to take me out and we've gone to see some movies. Read more.

AFS offers year programs to India.

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Shaky First Night for AFSers in Chile

By AFS on March 5, 2010 1:42 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

There were 70 kids from all over the world in Rancagua, Chile. About an hour and a half south of Santiago. The earthquake hit at about 3:30 Saturday morning. Read more.

AFS offers year, semester and summer programs to Chile.

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AFS Poll: Where would you go?

By AFS on March 3, 2010 11:54 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Which of these AFS destinations would you choose to take a summer language course?(survey software)

Take a look at all AFS polls to see how other students think.

Check out all available 2010 summer programs.

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March 2010 Archives