As the school year comes to an end, it's exciting to see how much our exchange students have grown and accomplished. Homes once filled with conversations and laughter now hold a year's worth of cherished memories. Students who arrived as strangers will leave as genuine family members.

As we prepare for summer, we embrace the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye after a shared year of growth and learning. Let's celebrate everything we've achieved together, knowing that while this chapter ends, the experiences and lessons we've gained will stay with us forever.

THANK YOU TODAY SHOW

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We were incredibly touched by the beautiful segment on the TODAY SHOW featuring one of our exchange students from Michigan, Lorenzo, as he experienced a heartwarming surprise reunion with his parents from Italy. It was a moving reminder of the joy and connection that our exchange program brings to people's lives.

ROUND OF APPLAUSE! 🏅

Adam Bratrsovsky, from the Czech Republic, attended Menominee Falls High School. Adam received an academic award medal from his school for making the high honor roll. Additionally, Adam is a great tennis player, achieving a top 3 ranking in his region this year.

Denis is a full academic year student who has been living in West Virginia since August 2023. He is a junior at Wyoming East High School. He loves basketball and was on the team this past fall. He also played baseball for the first time and joined the team. Denis Bariev, a WCCTC Drafting-CADD student, completed his third and final exam of three major exams: Autodesk Revit, Fusion 360, and Inventor User Certification exams. This is an unprecedented achievement for a high school junior.

TRULY AMAZING 🤍 

Giorgia Pezzoni from Italy has been living in West Virginia since August 2023 with her host mom, Alicia Kyer. She attends Parkersburg High School, where she was part of the Red Wing Dance Team. Giorgia and Alicia have had such a special bond that really shows a true testament of how amazing hosting can be. Giorgia's parents were so grateful, they decided to share a letter to Alicia...

GRADUATION SEASON

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2024! Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have brought you to this remarkable milestone. As you step into the next exciting chapter of your lives, take pride in your achievements and cherish the memories you've made. Here's to a bright future for all of you!

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How to Say Goodbye to Your Exchange Student

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