Maret from 德国, 2017-18
My life abroad 和 how it became the best time of my life “How was it?” – That was probably the question most people asked me when I came back to 德国. I’m looking back at five month filled with adventures, new experience 和 tons of fun. I stayed with my lovely host family in Arlington, Virginia. Arlington is located … 阅读更多
Stellar Student of the Month: Yuri from 日本
Your exchange year will be full of “firsts.” You will try many new 和 different things that will push you outside your comfort zone. Through these experiences, you will learn that you are capable of so much more than you ever imagined, 和, 最后, you will be proud of all that you have accomplished. 这个月’s NWSE Stellar … 阅读更多
Stellar Student of the Month: Emilia from 德国
Emilia from 德国 has been an outst和ing addition to her host family, 学校, 和 community in the U.S. Thank you, Emilia, for all of your efforts! What surprised you most when you came to the U.S.? I heard that 学校 was going to be different, but it was totally different. In 德国, I’m used to having one class with the same … 阅读更多
Stories from an Exchange to 日本
Student exchange goes both ways! NWSE not only brings high 学校 students from other countries to exchange in America, but also sends American students overseas. 克里斯, a high 学校 student from Seattle, 华盛顿, had an amazing time exchange the past nine months with his host family in Osaka, 日本. 克里斯 took a moment to share his experience with us, as well as … 阅读更多
Stellar Student of the Month: Kasia from 波兰
We are honored to have so many stellar students in our program every year – they are the reason we do what we do! 这个月, we would like to introduce Kasia from 波兰, who has enriched her host community in Idaho with her zest for life 和 contagious positive attitude. Congratulations, Kasia, 和 thank you for being so stellar! … 阅读更多
Stellar Student of the Month: Leonie from 德国
We received so many amazing April nominations for Stellar Student of the Month, we couldn’t choose just one! 这个月, we would also like to introduce Leonie from 德国, who has been a rock star in the classroom 和 has brightened the lives of her host community in Texas. Danke schön, Leonie! What surprised you most when you came to … 阅读更多
Sara Swimming Laps around the World
Recently recognized as “Athlete of the Week” by her local newspaper in North Carolina, exchange student Sara from Spain has had an awesome swim season! She has won individual titles in the 100 meter individual medley as well as 100 meter breaststroke, 和 also helped claim a victory with her freestyle relay team. Sara has had an amazing student exchange … 阅读更多
Mianu from 日本, 2014–15
“My exchange year has definitely helped me grow as a global person 和 at the same time made me appreciate my home country. A highlight of my exchange year was the time I spent with my host family. Although I am not blood-related to my host family, I consider them my family 和 we are still frequently in touch even … 阅读更多
Max from 德国, 2012–13
“At first, leaving home 和 moving to the U.S. for a year seemed like a great adventure. However it was much more than that. Now I am able to deal with people differently, approach arising challenges differently, 和 even see myself differently. I became friends with so many exciting people. Furthermore, I participated in competitions, projects, 和 trips that cannot … 阅读更多
Lea from 德国, 2016–17
“During my student exchange, I had so many great 和 new experiences. I would have never thought that I could call a new 和 totally different place, a family I didn’t know, 和 all the strangers who became my best friends, my new home. I am still in touch with all the wonderful people I got to meet, 和 I … 阅读更多
Inga from 德国, 2006-07
“Being an exchange student with NWSE has been a life-changing experience for me. For the first time in my life I got out of my comfort zone to go abroad. America has always been a fascination for me. For half a year, I stayed with a warm 和 loving host family on a beautiful isl和 called Bainbridge Isl和. 我做了…… 阅读更多
Katharina from 德国, 2015–16
“In January 2016, I had the opportunity to spend a semester in Wisconsin, live with a host family, 和 attend a high 学校. I was really excited 和 couldn’t wait for it to start, but when the big day came for me to leave, I had mixed feelings, because I’ve never traveled that far by myself before, 和 I hadn’t … 阅读更多
Hannah from 德国, 2016-17
“My name is Hannah, 和 I am 17 years old. I am from 德国. Last year I lived on Mercer Isl和 in Seattle. I was there from the summer through December of 2016. Looking back, I can definitely say it was the best time of my life so far. Not only did I improve my English skills, I also learned … 阅读更多
Eric from 德国, 2010-11
Growing up, I was exposed at an early age to American music through my father 和 was therefore always interested in the culture behind the music. In the summer of 2010, a friend of mine had applied for an exchange to the U.S. with NWSE, 和 I realized the second I heard about it that I would love to experience … 阅读更多
Felipe from Brazil, 2011–12
“I always admired the American culture, 和 when I was sixteen year old, I had the opportunity to become an exchange student, 和 I didn’t think twice. I went to Hinesville, 乔治亚州, in 2012 和 had an amazing host family 和 good friends that helped me. It was there that I learned to become more independent. I’m so thankful for … 阅读更多
Aless和ro from 德国, 2008-09
“In 2009 I spent my sophomore year in Warwick, RI. I got to stay with the most wonderful host dad, Rob, who is still a big part of my family. We still keep in touch, 和 I know I’ll always have a home in Rhode Isl和 whenever I come to the U.S. Last year, Rob came to 德国 to celebrate … 阅读更多