Discover
the incredibly colourful
kaleidoscope of
America! This young
country of the West
encompasses such
a variety of climates,
customs, and ethnic
groups in its immense
dimensions that
it's like a living
encyclopedia.
Imagine
the excitement and
sophistication of
the "Big Apple,"
New York City. The
spectacular autumns
of a quaint New
England village;
the bustle of university
life in historic
Boston. The gracious
and warm hospitality
of the Old South;
Florida's sub-tropical
gentle breezes.
The Midwest heartland
with its beautiful
lakes, forests and
gently rolling hills.
America's "Wild
West" stretching
from the rugged
Rocky Mountains
to the wide open
spaces of Texas
ranch country. California
where the stars
glitter from the
beaches of Malibu,
the cable cars of
San Francisco or
the hills of Hollywood.
The USA brings us
Levi's and T-shirts,
high-tech Silicon
Valley and giant
skyscrapers, rap
music and cinema,
world-class symphonies
and basketball,
Disneyland and McDonald's.®
The
USA is also middle-America
filled with families
living in towns,
cities and suburbs
throughout the country.
You will live with
a family who is
looking forward
to sharing their
home and lifestyle
with ASSE exchange
students of all
nationalities.
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As
an ASSE exchange
student to the
USA, you will
not only improve
your English (if
it's not your
first language),
but also gain
a greater understanding
of the diversity
of this country's
people. While
in school, you
will deepen your
appreciation of
the history and
society of this
diverse and ever-changing
country. Learn
firsthand why
Americans are
known for their
"can-do"
attitude as you
become part of
your host school
and host family.
As a member of
your ASSE host
family, you will
experience what
it means to live
as an American.
Whether you are
chatting with
your "brothers"
or "sisters"
or perhaps helping
your host parents
set the table
for Sunday dinner,
you will enjoy
a daily life filled
with laughter,
love and learning.
And
get excited about
attending a typical
American high
school where there
are a million
and one activities
in which to get
involved–in
addition to studying,
of course. You
can play in a
band, become a
cheerleader, act
in a school play,
run for student
government, study
art, join a debating
club, write for
the school newspaper,
or play a wide
variety of school
sports, including
basketball and
football "American"
style. And these
are just a few
of the choices.
Participating
in these activities
is a great way
to have fun, be
active in your
school and community,
and meet countless
new friends.
Come to the USA
for a school year
and move with
the country always
on the move. And
if you already
live in the USA,
get a move on
to experience
the diversity
of your own country!
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