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Written by:
ngreditor
6/30/2011 8:04 AM
Exchange Students coming to Nebraska this Fall
A local Non Profit Exchange Program is inviting local Newman Grove families to host international exchange students for the 2011-2012 school year. The teenage students come from over 30 countries and will attend local high schools. The students have their own spending money and insurance. Host families are responsible for meals, a place to sleep and a nurturing environment. STS Foundation has an experienced local coordinator that will supervise the student and support the family throughout the school year. Here are a few of the incoming students that are requesting families:
Sally is 15 and comes from Australia. She lives with her parents and 12 year old brother Charlie. They also have a dog named Jack. Sally’s favorite sports are field hockey where she plays goalie, swimming
and knee boarding. She also loves watching movies with her family. Sally considers herself to be a nice polite person who always has a smile on her face. Her teacher describes her as an excellent student who fully involves herself in the life of the school. She is a talented sportswoman, a capable and intelligent learner and is supportive. Sally hopes to become a primary school teacher when she is older.
Diona comes from Hanover in Northern Germany. She lives with her parents. Diona has a 21 year old brother. She describes herself as being open-minded, self-confident, happy and positive young woman. Her interests include YMCA, dancing, painting and drawing. Diona also participates in the school choir. Her teacher says that Diona is a lively young, teenager who’s easy to motivate and enthusiastic
about living. Her Mom describes her as being well balanced and uncomplicated. Diona is looking forward to realizing her dream of being an exchange student.
Silvia is 16 and comes from Rome. She has a 12 year old sister named Camilla. Silvia works hard in school to achieve good results. She attends a secondary school in Rome that specializes in Latin, Ancient Greek and Philosophy. She loves books and travel. Her main sport is volleyball. She practices three times a week and plays matches with her team on weekends. Silvia has a great relationship with her family. Her Dad describes her as an independent girl who is motivated to succeed. Her teachers describe her as a hard working, tolerant and co-operative student.
Stefano is 17 and comes from Belluno in Italy where he lives with his parents and siblings. His Dad is a doctor and his Mom is a teacher. Stefano has an 18 year old sister named Margaretha and a 19 year old
brother named Francesco. His favorite hobbies are playing rugby, motocross, music and reading. He owns a cat named Baloo and a dog named Caterina. Stefano trains with his rugby team 3 times a week. He likes to go skiing in the winter time. He loves watching American Football and ice Hockey and hopes to go to a game with his host family in America. His teacher describes his as being a bright young man with a very pleasant personality.
For questions about these and other students, call or email Cheryl Drozd - 402-563-0699 or info@stsfoundation.org
The application process consists of an online host family application, background check and home visit by your local STS Representative.
STS Foundation is nonprofit Student Exchange Program that is dedicated opening hearts and homes to exchange students. www.stsfoundation.Org