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Show Volume V, Issue X THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 7 March 1, 2002 Host Families Being Sought September 15, 2001 was ASSE’s student orientation after foreign exchange students recently arrived from Japan, Thailand, Germany, France, Canada and Azerbaijan. At that time, most students showed concern regarding the recent September 11 tragedy, and the upcoming winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Well, now to report, they are all doing great. Four students attend school and live in Weber County; the other four students in Davis County. These young foreign ambassadors of their countries are all doing extremely well in school. Some of them are honor roll students, Students of the Month, and, of course, all are extremely friendly. “Kudos” go to the volunteering host families too. They’ve taken in these students as one of their own family members. One student at Ogden High was involved in students government. All ASSE students have to take a U.S. History class, as well as an English class. The students also plan a trip to the state capitol to see the legislative process in action. Another student is up at Powder Mountain almost every day. I wonder what he’s doing up there . . . ? Another student volunteered as an EMT during the Olympics with the Red Cross. ASSE Independent Student Exchange Programs is seeking local host families for boys and girls from Europe, Asia, North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. These students are 15 to 18 years of age, and will be coming to this area for the 2002-2003 high school year. These personable and academically select exchange students speak English, are bright, curious, and anx- Students are sponsored by ASSE, an organization founded by the Swedish National Department of Education. ASSE also cooperates with the Foreign exchange students from around the world. ious to learn about our country by living as part of an American family, attending high school, and sharing their own culture and language with their newly adopted host family. Canadian Provincial Ministries of Education, and the New Zealand Ministry of Education. The exchange students arrive from their home country shortly before school begins, and return at the end of the school year. Each ASSE student is fully insured, brings his or her own personal spending money, and expects to bear his or her share of household responsibilities, as well as being included in normal family activities and lifestyles. The students are well screened and qualified by ASSE. Families may select the student of their choice from extensive student applications, family photos, and biographical essays. Students and families are encouraged to begin corresponding prior to their student’s arrival. ASSE is also seeking local high school students to become ASSE exchange students abroad. Students should be between 15 and 18 years of age, and interested in living with a host family, attending school, and learning about the lands and people of Europe, Asia, the Americas, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa. Students should have a good academic record, and desire to experience another culture and language through living with a warm and giving volunteer family. Academic year, shorter term, and summer vacation programs are also available. Persons interested in obtaining more information about becoming a host family, or becoming an exchange student should contact ASSE’s local representative Peter Rona at (801) 7459500, or call 1-800-333-3802, 1-800361-3214, or visit ASSE’s website at www.asse.com |