As this is my first entry to this blog I feel it’s only fitting that I begin with a small introduction into who I am and what I’m doing that is so significant it calls for a blog. My Name is Emily and I am 16 years old from Kirkland Lake, a small town in Northern...
Leaving is never easy. Especially when you’re saying goodbye not only to a country, but also to friends, experiences, and a year that has changed your life forever. From June 9 to 15, 52 exchange students of District 2240 gathered in Lednice to close one of the most...
This is my second match in Czech,when my coach tell me I can play the match,I was really happy,at that day I warm up with my teamate, I can tell they are nervous though their eyes,after 12 minutes warm up the match start,at the beginning the score was really near,and...
One of my favourite things I have done on exchange in Czechia is go to proms. I have never seen anything like this. Of course, in Canada, when you graduate high school, you go to prom, but it definitely cannot compare to Czech proms. In my little town, there have...
It’s been almost 6 months already since I been here . I’ve gained a lot of experiences since I’ve been here like Language, culture , food , staying in the other country , meeting new people from around the world. In the Czech Republic there are...
On the 1st of january, I moved family. I was very afraid because school would be farther than it was before, and my last family was so good that I was sad when I discovered that i’d change. However, I met my new family in november and then I moved in January,...
Everyone always says that you should enjoy the year to the fullest and enjoy the moment because time goes by really fast. And i didnt get that before, now i do. Time really just flies by really fast, without you even noticing it. That makes me respect and cherish all...
Living in Slovakia has been an experience full of learning, new people, and a different way of life. Since arriving, I’ve built a great relationship with both of my host families. They’ve welcomed me like one of their own, and thanks to them, I’ve adapted to life...
After nearly three months, we gathered again for our second Rotary orientation, a very special event that helped us recharge our energy during a challenging time in our exchange journey: Christmas. To celebrate, we met in the beautiful city of Prague. First DayOn...
I have had many experiences since I arrived in the Czech Republic. For example, with my first host family, I visited many forests and rivers. The most impressive and distinct thing I noticed was the style of buildings here. In Mexico, it is not common to find the kind...
