Families in Sheboygan County host foreign exchange high school students from all over the world, including families in our school district! Every year, Random Lake High School welcomes foreign exchange students. Our Foreign Exchange program brings us students from all over the world. Over the years, we have welcomed students from Germany, Italy, Belgium, and many more. This year we welcome three students from Jordan (Linda), Germany (Adele), and Italy (Lucrezia). We had a chance to interview them and ask about their experiences in America so far.
--Linda is a Sophomore at Random Lake High School who came to America from the country of Jordan. She answered the interview questions below!
How do you like America so far?
So far it's pretty good.
What's different about your home country compared to America?
Education and food. In school, we stay in one classroom and the teacher comes to us. You keep your backpacks in class. We wear uniforms. You can't choose your classes and school is way harder.
What's the weirdest thing Americans do?
Drive at 16
What's the most “American” thing you have done?
Clear the trail (For RLHS’s community service day)
What's the driving age in your country?
18
What's the hardest English word to say?
“Literally”
--Adele is a junior at Random Lake High School who came to America from the country of Germany. Here is what she had to say!
How do you like America so far?
It’s cool but it’s very different.
What's different about your home country compared to America?
People are more shameless, they don’t care as much.
What's the weirdest thing Americans do?
Tailgating
What is the most “American” thing you have done?
Also tailgating
What is the driving age in your country?
18, but you can drive at 17 with parental supervision.
What’s the hardest English word to say?
Nothing really, I grew up bilingual.
--Lucrezia is a Senior at Random Lake High School who came to America from the country of Italy. She provided us with the following insights!
How do you like America so far?
Going good.
What's different about your home country compared to America?
You play sports outside of school and there are no tryouts. There are also no school-related activities.
What’s the weirdest thing Americans do?
Everything. We can’t wear sandals and sweatpants in Italy. There is no prom or homecoming.
What’s the most “American” thing you have done?
Go out in pajamas.
What's the driving age in your country?
18
What’s the hardest English word to say?
“Word”
Our students enjoy getting to know our foreign exchange students and it is great to have them in our school. This program provides a valuable learning opportunity for everyone!