Lucca Schellmoser - GERMANY

THE BEST PART:  I will always remember the trip to California with other exchange students.  It was so much fun.  WHAT I WILL MISS MOST:  I think I will miss my host family and my friends the most.  And, of course, American food!  I'll stay in touch with e-mails, letters and skype.  OVERALL EXPERIENCE:  I think I am a lot more outgoing than when I first came to America.  I met so many new people and it's easier for me to talk to new people. 

Mariano Sanchez - MEXICO

THE BEST PART:  My year in Oxford was pretty cool.  The best part was meeting new people and playing sports.  WHAT I WILL MISS MOST:  My host family and the friends that I made here.  OVERALL EXPERIENCE:  I learned that you have to be more open to get to know new people.  I matured alot during the year.  I would love to golf when I get back home. 

Signe Pedersen - DENMARK

THE BEST PART:  My year in Oxford was really good.  I had so much fun, and I am really glad I chose to become an exchange student.  WHAT I WILL MISS MOST:  There are so many good parts that I can't pick just one.  I loved the school spirit and the sports, and all the people in them.  I loved Adventure Club and all the places I got to visit.  I went to Hawaii and Florida too.  OVERALL EXPERIENCE:  I am excited to see my family and friends again, but I can't imagine leaving everything here.

Ville Vierros - FINLAND

THE BEST PART:  The beginning of the year when I met so many new people.  It was a good year.  I went to Chicago and that was fun. WHAT I WILL MISS MOST:  I am excited to go home, but I know I'll want to come back and see my friends.  OVERALL EXPERIENCE:  I have changed alot, but I don't know if people at home will think so.
 

Rafael Lelouvier - FRANCE

THE BEST PART:  Prom!  I went with a group of close friends.  It was really special and my year in Oxford was awesome!  WHAT I WILL MISS MOST:  My friends, host family, and everyone from the musical.  OVERALL EXPERIENCE:  I'm more independent and more mature.  My friends are really different here.  I would stay longer if I could.
 

Sofi De Alba - MEXICO

THE BEST PART:  All the activities, Adventure Club and Spirit Week.  Prom was really sweet too.  WHAT I WILL MISS MOST:  My friends and the football games.  I really enjoyed them.  OVERALL EXPERIENCE:  It was a really good experience.  I made a lot of friends and had fun.  I've learned to be more independent and I think I've changed a lot.  I'm more mature now.

Dennis Siltari - SWEDEN

THE BEST PART:  I love it here!  The best part is hockey.  WHAT I WILL MISS MOST:  I will miss my friends the most.  They're great.  OVERALL EXPERIENCE:  I have better English skills and I have grown a lot as a person. 

 

Alex Kaks - SWEDEN

THE BEST PART:  Hockey season.  It was so much fun.  WHAT I WILL MISS MOST:  I will definitely miss all my friends the most.  OVERALL EXPERIENCE:  My English skills have improved so much.  It was a really good year.
 

Narunya Rueangcharoenthum - THAILAND

THE BEST PART:  My best part was the people around me.  At first before I came, I thought it was hard to make friends and I was worried people would be mean to me.  But then I came and everyone was so nice and cool.  WHAT I WILL MISS MOST:  It's really sad to have to say goodbye to everyone and leave everything behind.  But I'm very excited to see my family again.  OVERALL EXPERIENCE: My year was so cool and awesome.  I really loved it!