1st Orientation

Ok so this last weekend I went to my first orientation for rotary. I met a lot of really nice people and the orientation was INTENSE! But it was FUN! We had the country fair so we got to talk to the inbounds(students from other countries) and the rebounds(people who went to the countries last year). It helped me with my decision a lot. I put India as my first choice and Thailand, Turkey, Czech Republic, and     Austria as my second choices. In three weeks we have the east oregon ski trip where we will re-submit our choices and find out where we are going!! I think I am going to change Austria to Germany and I might change my first choice, but I can't decide. I keep going back and forth. Oh well I will know in three weeks!!
Wish me luck!

In home interview

Last saturday I had my in home interview. It was more like an orientation though. I received a huge binder full of info for the next 8 months! I am a little more intimidated, but I feel better at the same time about this whole thing. The rotarians are very down to earth about what the exchange is going to be like and they don't sugar coat it, which I am very thankful for :) 

Merry Christmas everyone!

In home interview

Today I have my in-home interview for the exchange. It's not actually and interview more of an orientation.     I'll let you know how it goes!
I decided to add Italy to my list as well, although I'm not sure of the order anymore. I'll keep you updated!

So Far

As of right now these are my top choices in order:
1: The Czech Republic
2: Thailand (Still hesitant)
3: Denmark

I have changed my mind once again! I decided I am going to wait for the Spanish speaking country until college because I will definitely be able to go to Spain or somewhere in South America later. So I am excluding Peru and still considering Thailand, Denmark, and The Czech Republic. One of my neighbors knows someone who went to India and lived there so I am going to ask her about her experience and maybe consider India (again!).

Spanish

As most of you know I went to a spanish immersion school through 5th grade. I am thinking maybe a Spanish country would be cool. Even though I can speak spanish already I would be completely fluent in all aspects when I come back. And since I already know a lot of Spanish it would be easier to transition. I was thinking Peru. I still like the idea of Denmark though. Leave your comments or vote!

Sorry

Sorry about changing the poll. You have to re-vote!