Ayusa has been a great organization for me. My family has been great ever since I arrived in the States. They welcomed me very warmly and it didn’t take long for me to feel at home. Aside from a few different dynamics at home that took me a while to get used to (curfew, chores…), I have loved bonding with all of my host siblings. The agency has been really supportive for me. Luckily I have never had big issues throughout the year, but my Community Representative Brian Warwick has been extremely helpful and available whenever I needed help. My exchange year will always be one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever got to live. People in my community have been so kind to me ever since I arrived. Kids at school have always been super nice and it’s been a blast to spend time with american teenagers! I was lucky enough to be able to make friends in a quite short time, and I’m truly thankful because one of my greatest fears if not the greatest one was not to make any friends. I’ve had so much fun experiencing all the cultural differences regarding food, school, religion and much more.My favorite memories so far are definitely the school dances and all the hangouts with my best friends! I will cherish those moments forever.A few advices I would give to future exchange students: be grateful for the experience you get to live and show gratitude to your host family; the experience won’t be perfect everyday and it’s okay!don’t ever compare your experience to others’. Just because it’s different, it doesn’t mean it’s not as cool! make the most out of it because this time will never come back! Don’t be scared of what others think and don’t be shy, but just go out there and try as much as you can.
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Ayusa International is a non-profit high school exchange organization dedicated to developing the next generation of global leaders and world citizens. By connecting extraordinary international students with host families in the U.S., we cultivate leadership skills, develop intercultural awareness and enhance global knowledge not only through education but through experience.See more
