ASSE-International NEWS

Hidden Talents Discovered, Learned Talents Expanded!

ASSE and World Heritage Exchange Students find opportunities to thrive wherever they are placed! Some students bring talents with them and find new opportunities to continue to learn. Other students love testing out a talent they didn't know they had before taking the plunge into their exchange experience! This edition of the ASSE / World Heritage newsletter will give you the opportunity to peak into the experience of a few of our exchange students around the world! Enjoy!

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ASSE is very grateful to receive so many photos from around the ASSE world! Enjoy the following examples of all of the fun!


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Loving Life in Moose Jaw!

Tzu-Yun, who goes by 'Bonnie' Weng from Taiwan has embraced her opportunity to experience life in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada!

Bonnie says, "I really enjoy the high school life here. It's so different from my country. I joined the choir and band at school. Music is my favorite! We had a concert for the Christmas. Singing in a different language is really amazing. I have so much fun. I play the violin in the band. At first, I have trouble with the rhythm, but I have progressed now. I love the music we play.

Jazz Band in Michigan
Submitted by Lyudmyla Chebotar, ASSE Exchange Student (FLEX Ukraine)

Lyudmyla Chebotar, ASSE Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Scholarship student (Ukaine) is spending her exchange year in Cass City, Michigan, USA.

"I play in jazz-band in school. It's definitely my favourite subject with cool students and an awesome teacher. Mrs. Lull offered me to take part in the Solo Competition what took place in Bay City (not so far away from us). Lots of people from our band playing different instruments were going to take part in it too. So everybody had a lot of practice. Competition was really long, from 4 pm to 9 pm. Every of participants had their own schedule for practice.

Taking Advantage of Every Moment!
Submitted by Mattia Vicari, World Heritage Exchange Student (Italy)

Mattia Vicari, World Heritage Exchange Student (Italy) is spending his exchange year with the Federico family in Georgia, USA.

"Fencing is a great experience to try a new sport that I wouldn't be able to do in my country and it helped me to know lots of nice people. I didn't even know the word fencing before this experience. I'll be involved with fencing until April.

Finding a Common Language
Submitted by Abbey VandenBerg, ASSE CBYX Exchange Student from Gustavas, Alaska, USA

Abbey VandenBerg from Gustavus, Alaska is an ASSE Congress Bunderstag (CBYX) Scholarship student spending her exchange year in Bokel, near Hamburg Germany.

"I have made some really good friends with both Charlotte from France and a few Chilean exchange students as well. The best part of these friendships is that they don't speak any English whatsoever...so our friendships have been founded in a language that is not our own! We make it work and will be friends for life.

An Absolute Pleasure!
Submitted by Brianna Hall, ASSE Exchange Student from Rangeley, Maine, USA

Brianna Hall, has found her exchange experience in Denmark to be full of many opportunities!

Denmark has been an absolute pleasure. I've found all the people are incredibly open and eager to learn about where I come from and are patient with my Danish (or lack of).

Celebrating the Cultural Festival of Eid
Submitted by Haseeb Ahmad, ASSE YES Exchange Student from Pakistan

This exchange year has been quite a learning experience so far. I have met a lot of new people, made a lot of new friends and have learnt a lot. I always wanted to reach out to the people and tell them about the real Pakistan and what could be better than becoming an exchange student. My best experience of sharing my culture was when I celebrated the Muslim festival of Eid with my host parents Travis Kulyas and Amy Andrews of Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.

The Alumni Corner
Submitted by Michael Stamp, ASSE CBYX Alumni Exchange Student (Germany)

Michael Stamp, ASSE German Congress Bundestag Exchange Student (CBYX) in 2010-11, lived in Spokane, WA USA. Michael said one of his highlights during the year was the opportunity to play American football.

Since returning home, Michael is involved in the inventor club at his school in Germany. He explains, "It is a state funded program and every Friday after school we meet to discuss new ideas for things that could be improved in our everyday life. I am part of this project since 5th grade and came up with 5 inventions so far.

Kiwi Experiences!
Submitted by Christina Andersen, ASSE Exchange Student (Denmark)

The 20th of July 2011, I left Denmark to go to New Zealand as an exchange student. I enjoy my time in New Zealand and I am really happy that I took the opportunity to go on exchange. My outstanding host family have helped me to come into the new culture, language and country and I really enjoy living with them.

Nuggets of Inspiration from ASSE & World Heritage Area Representatives
ASSE and World Heritage Area Representatives were asked the question "What is it that you enjoy in your involvement with ASSE / World Heritage?"
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Italian Adventure Begins!

ASSE Exchange Students arrived mid January to Milan, Italy for a few days of orientation before joining their host family. Besides discussions of important information needed for a successful experience in Italy, students enjoyed sightseeing in Milan as well a good Italian food!

ASSE Exchange Students take a minute out of their busy schedule for a photo at the Piazza del Duomo with the Doumo Cathedral in the background. Left to right: Amanda Williams (North Carolina, USA), Larisa Kulick (New Jersey, USA), Jacqui Tizard (New Zealand), Valentina Fantini, BEC Italy, Tyler Wilson (New Zealand)

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