Exchange Students
There aren't words to describe the bonds that one can form with other exchange students. In the first days we were in Denmark we bonded. We were all nervous, excited, and anxious for our journey to begin. In the weeks and months following we depended on each other through annoying host families, homesickness, and new exciting experiences. This last weekend was our last get-together with all of the Rotary exchange students. When we go on Eurotour we will be split up on three different buses(depending on where we live in Denmark), and we will be traveling at different times. This weekend was the last time that I will have seen many of the students I've come to know and love.
This is a map of Denmark to help you figure out where it is I'm talking about.
Friday a bunch of us North Sjælanders met in Copenhagen to start our journey together. We boarded a train and headed for Ålborg on North Jutland. The train ride was approximately 5 hours long. Every stop more and more exchange students piled onto the train. The poor people who were on that train who weren't exchange students. Students were walking around everywhere saying 'hi' to people whom they haven't seen a long while. By the time we reached our destination the train was standing room only.
We arrived in Ålborg and met up with exchange students whom had come from other directions in Denmark. We then all hopped onto buses that were waiting there just for us and we were taken to Nibe. We arrived about a half hour later at a farm school. It was much like the one where we had our camp the first week in Denmark. This time though the school was in session so we didn't get to use the nice dormitories, and were instead camping out on the floor of the gym. Friday evening we had some small group building activities and then headed "to bed." We didn't end up sleeping much. Most of the night was spent talking.
All of us exchange students at Nibe. Out of all of the Americans not one remembered to bring a flag to Nibe.
Saturday we went to a sports complex in Nibe and played soccer, volleyball and cheerleading. Tournaments were set up and eventually the winners went on to play against the local Nibe teams. It was all alot of fun. In the afternoon we were split into groups by countries and set out to make skits for the nights entertainment. Countries like the US, Australia, and Brazil were split into two groups for each country, while countries like Japan and Taiwan were put together to make one larger group. The group I was in made a song to the tune of "Yankee Doodle." We split into little groups by region and each group took one verse of the song. We finished in about 20 minutes and then I went for a swim. I had really wanted to go swimming all day and I couldn't find anyone willing to go with me, so finally Tony from Wisconsin gave in and joined me. Little by little the tiny swimming pool filled up wtih people until it was packed. After dinner we sat down to watch the skits everyone had made. I laughed so hard my stomach hurt the next day. Everyone's skits were so funny. People made fun of their own countries, other peoples, and Denmark. Countries also demonstrated traditional things from their country. Among some of the things presented were a lesson in how to swear in Japanese, a skit on Americantelevisionn including a fantastic Bush speech by Nebraskan Matt, and a central American quiz show. When we had finished with the skits Pedro got up on stage and led all of us "oldies" in a couple emotional good-bye songs. After the tears were shed we began to party. We had a DJ and we discoed all night long. The next morning we woke up after very minimal sleep and had to say good-bye.
To my exchange friends: Thank you for supporting me throughout this changing year in my life. You've been there for the good and the bad. You've taught me so much and I'll always remember the good times. For those of you who I'll see on Eurotour, we're in for heck of good time. I'll be seeing ya.
Knus og kyssede
Jess
There aren't words to describe the bonds that one can form with other exchange students. In the first days we were in Denmark we bonded. We were all nervous, excited, and anxious for our journey to begin. In the weeks and months following we depended on each other through annoying host families, homesickness, and new exciting experiences. This last weekend was our last get-together with all of the Rotary exchange students. When we go on Eurotour we will be split up on three different buses(depending on where we live in Denmark), and we will be traveling at different times. This weekend was the last time that I will have seen many of the students I've come to know and love.
This is a map of Denmark to help you figure out where it is I'm talking about.
Friday a bunch of us North Sjælanders met in Copenhagen to start our journey together. We boarded a train and headed for Ålborg on North Jutland. The train ride was approximately 5 hours long. Every stop more and more exchange students piled onto the train. The poor people who were on that train who weren't exchange students. Students were walking around everywhere saying 'hi' to people whom they haven't seen a long while. By the time we reached our destination the train was standing room only.
We arrived in Ålborg and met up with exchange students whom had come from other directions in Denmark. We then all hopped onto buses that were waiting there just for us and we were taken to Nibe. We arrived about a half hour later at a farm school. It was much like the one where we had our camp the first week in Denmark. This time though the school was in session so we didn't get to use the nice dormitories, and were instead camping out on the floor of the gym. Friday evening we had some small group building activities and then headed "to bed." We didn't end up sleeping much. Most of the night was spent talking.
All of us exchange students at Nibe. Out of all of the Americans not one remembered to bring a flag to Nibe.
Saturday we went to a sports complex in Nibe and played soccer, volleyball and cheerleading. Tournaments were set up and eventually the winners went on to play against the local Nibe teams. It was all alot of fun. In the afternoon we were split into groups by countries and set out to make skits for the nights entertainment. Countries like the US, Australia, and Brazil were split into two groups for each country, while countries like Japan and Taiwan were put together to make one larger group. The group I was in made a song to the tune of "Yankee Doodle." We split into little groups by region and each group took one verse of the song. We finished in about 20 minutes and then I went for a swim. I had really wanted to go swimming all day and I couldn't find anyone willing to go with me, so finally Tony from Wisconsin gave in and joined me. Little by little the tiny swimming pool filled up wtih people until it was packed. After dinner we sat down to watch the skits everyone had made. I laughed so hard my stomach hurt the next day. Everyone's skits were so funny. People made fun of their own countries, other peoples, and Denmark. Countries also demonstrated traditional things from their country. Among some of the things presented were a lesson in how to swear in Japanese, a skit on Americantelevisionn including a fantastic Bush speech by Nebraskan Matt, and a central American quiz show. When we had finished with the skits Pedro got up on stage and led all of us "oldies" in a couple emotional good-bye songs. After the tears were shed we began to party. We had a DJ and we discoed all night long. The next morning we woke up after very minimal sleep and had to say good-bye.
To my exchange friends: Thank you for supporting me throughout this changing year in my life. You've been there for the good and the bad. You've taught me so much and I'll always remember the good times. For those of you who I'll see on Eurotour, we're in for heck of good time. I'll be seeing ya.
Knus og kyssede
Jess
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