One is from Korea, on e from Germany (both of Asian decent...One from Germany has Chinese parents who moved to Germany 20 years ago)
What should I do to prepare? (rooms are both ready for the boys...on is 15, the other is turning 17 next month)
2006-08-01 06:45:01 · 6 answers · asked by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
There is no alcohol allowed in our house, and drinking is against program rules, as well as against the law in the States. He'll have to deal with that.
2006-08-01 06:50:31 · update #1
Be ready you won't undersand each other english ( they'll need few days to catch up on the accent and you'll need some time to learn to understand theirs). I had exchage student few yrs back and this was one thing that totaly freaked me out the first day. But don't worry, it goes away very fast. And enjoy, its wonderfull experience you can learn a lot from.
2006-08-01 06:51:54 · answer #1 · answered by aaja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the accent issues, as most people are still learning textbook English and may not understand some of the phrases we use here in the states... Otherwise, depending on the size of your town, I'd get a map of the bus system (if it's safe) and the city. Show them around and definitely tell them any areas that might not be the best places to go. Make sure they know emergency numbers for your family and maybe get a prepaid calling card for emergencies. I've been on the other side of the exchange, going to families overseas, and having someone show me around and telling me of any places to avoid is definitely helpful. Also, talk to the phone company and/or look for some of those prefix numbers to call for cheaper overseas calling, because it can be VERY expensive!!! Hope y'all have a good time together! :-)
2006-08-01 20:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the one from Germany is probably going to be into drinking alot since the legal drinking age in Germany is 16
2006-08-01 13:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A large percentage of the Exchange Students who came to Ireland from Africa over the past ten years, disappeared to England and became illegal immigrants.................
2006-08-01 14:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well get the rooms made up like any other room and when they get here take them out and show them the town and what it has to offer at the same time give you time to get to know them ask them what they like to do good luck and have fun with the experience
2006-08-01 13:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by mario c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to ask. What the Hell are you getting in Exchange?
Seems like you are getting the raw end of the deal in this Endeavor.
2006-08-01 13:50:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋