Katherine Duvall
Program: High School Abroad in Italy
Bio: Life is a series of challenges, and how you choose to overcome them defines you. Studying abroad is a challenge not to be shirked at. As a fifteen year old Mainer, I’m eager to embrace all that Italy has to offer with great gusto.
For the 2013-14 school year I with be living in a small town called Vibo Valencia. It’s a coastal town on the toe of the boot, just a hop away from Sicily! Although I will miss my family and friends in the U.S., I’m more than excited to embark on this journey!
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Molly Caldwell
Program: High School Abroad in Ireland
Bio: I am a high school student in Bayfield, Colorado. I moved to Colorado from Arizona when I was nine. I've had a summer job since I was four at the Big Corral. I love riding horses there and helping out. My other hobbies are doing crafts, reading, drawing, writing, and outside activities. My family is made up of my parents, my older sister, and me.
For the 2013-14 school year I with be living in a small town called Vibo Valencia. It’s a coastal town on the toe of the boot, just a hop away from Sicily! Although I will miss my family and friends in the U.S., I’m more than excited to embark on this journey!
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Alicia Collura
Program: High School Abroad in Spain
Bio: I'm a 16-year-old from a small town outside of Boston, called Lincoln. I signed up for the semester abroad to see Spain and the world, because I've barely ever been outside my hometown and definitely not as far as Europe. I'm excited to see what's to come during the semester. I'm just hoping to make it through and meet some amazing people along the way!
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Francesca Cook
Program: High School Abroad in Germany
Bio: Francesca Cook is from a small town in Washington called Mill Creek, about half an hour north of Seattle, and about three to four hours south and east of the town from Twilight.
She travelled more miles than she has the energy to count (and even more kilometers) east to a slightly larger small town in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, called Herdecke. This blog is about this junior in high school and her five-month journey through bread, ice cream, Religion class, and many other fantastical death-defying adventures. Hopefullz, bz the end of these five months, she'll finallz stop tzping the "z" kez everz time she wants to tzpe "y".
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Eve Dorsey
Program: High School Abroad in Australia
Bio: My name is Eve Dorsey, I am 16 years old, and born and raised in Connecticut. I am going to be spending my junior year of high school abroad in Australia, and I thought it would be great if I could share my experiences with my family, friends, and the CIEE community.
Early on in my freshman year I decided that I wanted to try something totally new and different by studying abroad. I have been working towards this goal ever since, and I'm super excited that it's finally happening!
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Justin Ehringhaus
Program: High School Abroad in Japan
Bio:I grew up in the small city of Portland, Maine, and I am someone whose dreams expand beyond Maine’s rural borders to reach the international level. My first trip abroad was a little over a year ago when my family and I travelled to Costa Rica for a vacation.
This trip allowed me to practice speaking Spanish, which until then had been a purely academic subject for me. The following year, I became very interested in Asian languages and culture. I studied Japanese language both formally and on my own, and I read a number of books about Chinese and Japanese history. This summer, after completing my junior year of high school, I am living with two host families and traveling in China, studying language and culture through a Department of State scholarship. I return home at the end of August only to repack my bags and depart for Japan, where I will live with a host family in Kumamoto and attend my senior year at Fuzoku High School.
I have much to say. As a result of academic studies and international travel, I have begun to realize that the world is actually a very small place. With ever-expanding technology and improved methods of communication, the borders between countries continue to thin. Through writing this blog, I hope not only to inform, but also to convey that the world is very accessible. I encourage you to seize available opportunities and make your international dreams come true. I would like to welcome you to my blog, and throughout the coming year I hope you will follow my progression as a language learner as well as an individual experiencing a new culture.
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Camila Gold
Program: High School Abroad in Spain
Bio:Hi, my name is Camila. I live on a small island that is part of the state of Rhode Island. I have a younger brother, and an older sister. I play softball, volleyball, and occasionally tennis. I love animals, listening to music, going out with friends, and taking pictures. I will be spending my entire Junior year of high school in Barcelona, Spain.
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Isabelle Haggar
Program: High School Abroad in Ireland
Bio: My name is Isabelle, I am from a suburb of Denver, called Boulder. I am 15-years-old, and this year I will be studying in Limerick, Ireland! I moved to Boulder from Seattle about 6 years ago. When I moved, I realized that I loved experiencing new places, and I wanted to see the world. Since then, I have been to 10+ countries.
I have red hair and was always told I looked Irish. Because of that, I have always had a curiosity about Ireland. When I realized I could study there, I decided that it would be a good way to experience a country I have always wanted to see. I am so excited for this year and sharing my stories here!
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Caroline Hoskins
Program: High School Abroad in Spain
Bio: Living and studying abroad has been a goal and a dream of mine since I was very young. I come from a family that values and supports travel, language, and cultural experience, and so I’ve always been comfortable with different environments.
I attended a dual-immersion elementary school which alternated teaching English and Spanish every other week, and continued my Spanish education into high school. Now that I’ve recently graduated, I made the choice to attend a fifth year of high school in Spain, and I am thrilled to finally be spending an extended time abroad. I love speaking Spanish, I love making new friends, I love travel and new experiences, and so I am excited to embark on this cultural adventure.
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Sophia Huebschman
Program: High School Abroad in Spain
Bio: My name is Sophia Huebschman, and I’m excited to be a student blogger for CIEE. I’m 16 years old, and I’m an American living in Germany. I like swimming, music, fashion, and traveling. I’ll be living in Murcia, Spain for the year, and I’ll be writing about my experience there, the things I do, and the people I meet.
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Fred Kayes
Program: High School Abroad in China
Bio: Ni hao. I grew up Kirkland, Washington about a twenty minute drive from Seattle. I am attending Juanita High school but for my junior year I decided to leap out into a year abroad in China. During my first year in high school I was part of my schools wrestling team, I participated in the Honors Society program, and I help the Theatre club during their productions. Prior to my abroad program I have studied five years of Spanish but had no Chinese language experience. I believe travelling is one of the greatest educational and influential activates in our world today. I look ahead with great anticipation to the next year of my life in Shanghai, China.
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Naomi Kline
Program: High School Abroad in Spain
Bio: Hi! My name is Naomi. I was born in Boulder, CO, but moved to the Sonoran Desert in Tucson, AZ about 5 years ago. Personally, I find the world around me fascinating and wish to travel it thoroughly. I haven’t had many opportunities in the past, except for trips to the nearby countries of Mexico and Canada. To begin my world travel wish, I am presently in Seville, Spain for a semester! I never really knew it was possible to study abroad while still in high school. When I found this was an option, I did everything I could to make my dream a reality. And now it is!
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Anna Lane
Program: High School Abroad in Germany
Bio: Hallo! My name is Anna Lane. My current home is Eau Claire, Wisconsin, but, next fall, it will be Langenfeld, Deutschland. I love traveling, meeting new people, and challenging myself. Therefore, studying abroad sounded perfect.
I am the president of my school's GSA; I am on the ACLU and can't wait to learn more about other world perspectives and approaches. It will be hard leaving my two cats, but, Deutschland, here I come!
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Olivia Minardi
Program: High School Abroad in Italy
Bio: My name is Olivia Minardi from Barrington, Rhode Island. I am 16-years-old, and I will be studying in Italy this year. I am very excited to be sharing my experience in Italy with you!
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Alex Mooney
Program: High School Abroad in Japan
Bio: Hi! I was born in Aniston, Alabama, while my father was stationed in the U.S. Army, but I have lived in Los Angeles for most of my life. My family now lives in Redondo Beach, where we enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle. I have been accepted by CIEE to go to Japan for one year for an exchange program. I will be attending Chikusa High School in Nagoya and be living with the Hasegawa family in a nearby town. My hobbies include biking, swimming, model-making, cooking, and playing with my cats.
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Juliette Nye
Program: High School Abroad in France
Bio: Hi! My name is Juliette Nye. I am 15 years old and am studying in France for the second semester of the school year! I am very excited. I have been taking French for 6 years at school and, over the summer, studied in Switzerland to learn more French. I am really passionate about the language and the culture, and I can't believe that I'm having this amazing opportunity!
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Madison Prinzing
Program: High School Abroad in Spain
Bio: I am seventeen years old, and I am from Hartland—a small town about half an hour from Ann Arbor. I will be spending the first semester of my senior year in Valencia, Spain. I got my first taste for “wanderlust” when I went to Guatemala on a mission trip, and I have been longing for other chances to step out of my comfort zone and encounter new adventures.
I am beyond excited to be fully immersed in the Spanish language, which I believe is the only way to be fluent. I could not think of my life and my future without traveling, so this opportunity to study in Spain is the perfect venture.
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Taylor Scott
Program: High School Abroad in Spain
Bio: I am 18-years-old and from a small town in Wisconsin. I love to play soccer and meet new friends. Traveling and learning about new place really interests me. I also really enjoy learning about the language of Spanish, and now I know that coming here, to Spain, is really going to help me excel!
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Zachary Slusher
Program: High School Abroad in Chile
Bio: I was raised in the small town of Solon, Iowa. In high school I was involved in many sports and clubs. Those activities gave me the opportunity to gain many friends, including a few foreign exchange students from countries like Japan, Germany, and Brazil.
During my sophomore year I fell in love with foreign languages/cultures. I took accelerated Spanish courses which allowed myself the opportunity to take higher level courses at the nearby university the following year.
I will be spending a semester in Santiago/Quillota, Chile. I hope to gain a better understanding of the Chilean culture and people, expand my Spanish skills, and make lifetime friends. I know that the trip will be a wonderful experience and is only the start of my world travels. Feel free to follow my blog and read about my trip.
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Orianna Stewart-John
Program: High School Abroad in Germany
Bio: Hi!! My name is Orianna. I'm a 15-year-old from Virginia Beach, VA. I have always wanted to spend some time in Europe, so I am extremely excited (and nervous) about spending my junior year of high school in Germany. I have been placed in a beautiful city called Nordhorn, which is located near the border of the Netherlands.
I am so excited to be staying there with my host family while I perfect my German and make new friends. I'm looking to experience everything that Germany has to offer, whether that is local food, museums, music, or sporting events. I hope my blog gives you all some insight into what it is like to be a high school student in Germany.
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Meagan Weisgerber
Program: High School Abroad in France
Bio: Hi all! My name is Meagan Weisgerber, and I live in Havertown, Pennsylvania. Almost a year ago, I asked my parents if I could study abroad. They said that I could, as long as I could fund the trip myself. So 10 months later, with babysitting, sewing projects, and just little tasks done, I have succeeded in raising all $10,000 for my trip.
I am both overjoyed and nervous for my immersion, but I hope to share with everyone the ups and downs of my emotional roller coaster while in Maçon, France!
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Chloe Whipple
Program: High School Abroad in France
Bio: My name is Chloe, and I live in Berkeley, California, right next to the famous city of San Francisco. I've attended public schools all my life, and I've always tried my hardest to do as well as I could in school. I live in a family of four, with my younger brother, my mother, and my father.
We've traveled to many places, including France, and I've been eager to go back and stay longer. Now that the opportunity to study abroad in France has been presented to me, I cannot wait to experience the culture and lifestyle first hand.
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