Kickapoo High Quarterly

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Kickapoo High Quarterly

KHQ TODAY

Kickapoo High Quarterly

KHQ TODAY

    Exchange With The Exchanges

    An outside perspective of American public schools provided by our latest foreign exchange students.
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    Photo by Kessa Adee
    Students from around the world come to public schools in the United States every year.

    Til Schumacher (Germany), Junior

    Q: Why did you decide to join the foreign exchange student program?

    “I like to visit other countries and get to know their cultures and meet new friends.” 

    Q: Who is your favorite American singer?

    “Eminem.”

    Q: What is the biggest change from your country to America?

    “The food. You have a lot of fast food over here.”

     

    Arinchaya Sukprasert (Thailand), Junior

    Junior Arinchaya Sukprasert, foreign exchange student from Thailand. (Photo by Kessa Adee)

    Q: Why did you decide to join the foreign exchange student program?

    “I want to practice my English and my dad recommended that I study here so there are also better schools for me in the future.”

    Q: What’s your favorite thing about America so far?

    “I like the boys in America.”

    Q: Who is your favorite American singer?

    “I listen to mostly Thai music, but I do like Taylor Swift. I’m a Swiftie.” 

     

    Noah Conte (France), Senior

    Senior Noah Conte, foreign exchange student from France. (Photo by Kessa Adee)

    Q: What’s your favorite thing about America so far?

    “Chick-fil-A.”  

    Q: What are you most excited to do in America?

     “Visit different states. I’m going to Florida soon and I’m very excited.”  

    Q: Who is your favorite American singer?

    “Mysterious Curse.”

     

    Izaro Castillo (Spain), Junior

    Junior Izaro Castillo, foreign exchange student from Spain. (Photo by Kessa Adee)

    Q: What’s your favorite thing about America so far?

    “If I’m being honest, waffles. The people are really nice though, too.”

    Q: What is the biggest change from your country to America?

    “The time that we eat meals. In Spain, we eat dinner much later at night. Like at nine or ten.” 

    Q: Why did you decide to join the foreign exchange student program?

    “I thought it would be an interesting opportunity and I wanted to practice my level of English. I also wanted to experience how it would be to live with another culture.”

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    Kessa Adee, Reporter