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S’s Last Week in Rome

S’s Last Week in Rome

What were you grateful for this week?My wonderful host family.  What was the most challenging part of this week?Goodbyes. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week.My host family has continuously “wowed” me within the duration of my stay. Their openines and...

E Tops Off a Good Week in Rome

E Tops Off a Good Week in Rome

What were you grateful for this week?I was grateful to feel like a part of my host family this week!What was the most challenging part of this week?I had to say good-bye to good friends. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. Twice I stayed home during my...

K’s Incredible Weekend in Venice

K’s Incredible Weekend in Venice

What were you grateful for this week?I got to see Venice before it sinks!What was the most challenging part of this week?My friends leaving to go home to America.Tell us about a “wow” moment you had this week. [My host family’s daughter] had a birthday this week! Tell...

S’s Weekend in Manly

S’s Weekend in Manly

What were you grateful for this week?Warm weather. What was the most challenging part of this week?Daylight savings messed with my sleep schedule. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. I worked Saturday so my host parents could attend a friend’s birthday...

T Runs a Spartan Race in Brisbane

T Runs a Spartan Race in Brisbane

What were you grateful for this week?Running a Spartan Race. What was the most challenging part of this week?Running a Spartan Race. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. Did some babysitting for another family so my host mom could go out.Tell us about your...

Venice: T’s Last Week

Venice: T’s Last Week

What were you grateful for this week?My Host Mom!What was the most challenging part of this week?Both kids have had high fever. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. A wow moment this week came from my host mom. My real family came from America and they...

A’s Family Comes to Visit Italy

A’s Family Comes to Visit Italy

What were you grateful for this week? My family coming to visit.  What was the most challenging part of this week?When my sister flew back home.Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. Something extra I did for my host family this week was stay home with two of...

Living Life to the Fullest: R’s Week in China

Living Life to the Fullest: R’s Week in China

What were you grateful for this week?Life. What was the most challenging part of this week?Mosquito bites. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. I make personal board games for my host kid, and she's been able to learn english and math relatively fast...

Living it Up in Sydney: S’s Week

Living it Up in Sydney: S’s Week

What were you grateful for this week? Local Aussies knowing their way around. What was the most challenging part of this week?Having an Ola driver go the wrong way and almost getting us lost. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week.I hand washed crystal glasses...

Skinny-dipping in Cinque Terre: K’s Week

Skinny-dipping in Cinque Terre: K’s Week

What were you grateful for this week? Nature! I LOVED the mountains and the beach this weekend.What was the most challenging part of this week?This week was actually one of the best I’ve had!Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. This week [my host family’s...

M4’s Last Week in Milan

M4’s Last Week in Milan

What were you grateful for this week? Medicine. What was the most challenging part of this week?I've been sick for the majority of the week. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. A wow moment was when my host family went out of their way to get me medicine...

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