Jessica Hepple (2010/07/29)
I went tubing the other day!!! It was great, the second time I went in though I decided to not wear board shrts - just bikini bottoms. as I went around a corner, I went flying off the tube and my bottoms went flying off me, luckily I caught them around my ankles, so I quickly pulled them up again - still very embarressing though! American sizing - On an exchange student weekend we were camping over in a school cafeteria and had permission to use the school pool. Some rotex were going off to Walamrt to buy some stuff, and so me and Bianca another student went with to buy swimming costumes. While we were there I thoguht that I might as well pick up some undies. I got what I thoguht was the right size, because Iwas that size in jeans. So we got back, went swimming and everything was great, then I opened my new knickers and took them out - they were HUGE!! literally 3 times the size of me. Luckily Kristin (rotex) was doing a late night run back to Walmart so I quickly asked to go with and changed my undies, but not before everybody heard the stroy and I had to hold up my undies for everyone to see - was really funny thoguh! turns out my size was half the size I got!!!
Bruno Keil (2010/07/13)
I know how it sounds... but attitude is every thing.. As long as its in the right direction... Things will go well.. Put your mind in the right place.... And your attitude in a better place... and no matter what happens.. things will go well.. as long as you stay strong... THERE IS NO PATH TO HAPPINESS... HAPPINESS IS THE PATH!
landiwe khumalo (2010/07/08)
*whooooooh* well done germany for going so far in this world cup and A BIG SHOUT OUT TO SOUTH AFRICA FOR HOSTING THIS WORLD CUP WITH SUCH ELEGANCE AND CLASS!!! O YE; NOW U KNO Y I COME FROM WHE I DO ;P CHOAW LEUTE MUCH LOVE GRACE AND ELEGANCE MWAH
Thapelo Dibaga (2010/06/07)
Experince is not certain a good feeling, sometimes one has to fall hard to realise what he needs in life, Taiwan is a really nice place but the rules are very difficult and will most of the toimes get you into situations that you do not wish to be in. The best thing to do is not get angry and act in a manner which you will end up regreting. People here are very loving caring and they are friendly too, they always offer to help always, smiling at them always makes them feel comfortable talking to you, in that way you will be able to learn alot of things from them. My experince so far has been decent had ups and downs but i certainly took the positive out of all the situations that i faced.
Jessica Hepple (2010/06/02)
On ething about dogs I found that if you have aball in your hand, and a lake in front of you they will go mad. my next host dog (yes they are real) and I were outsdie today. I've just moved host families and am living on the lake! I stood on the pier while she ran around in a circle in the water then keept on fetching a ball I kept o9n chucking out. Vay vay fun! CANT' BELIEVE i'VE BEEN HERE NEARLY 5MTNHS! times really flown, and I feel now like a real americana! from Jersey shore, to see the statue of liberty to Cooperstown and even prom (which is really cool, and was at Bristol Harbour, by mountains and a one of the finger lakes!)and ofcourse getting a new haircut, and sipping virgin margaritas at a mexian bar, in the middle of nowhwere while being dared to eat a taco with extra hot sauce on it by your host dad, and tackling a hot drummer guy at a campsite while playing barefoot soccer, and how can I forget other ezchange students and the weekends!its all really awesome, time of your life, this is one experiance we will truly never get back, so we must live it to the fullest today! Hope everyone is having an amazing spectacular time in their countries! Someone cool me down - its to fricken hot here! and onyl spring!
Alyssa Neimark (2010/06/02)
I can't believe the World Cup is in 9 days!!!!!!!!!!! It seems like yesterday that it was still at 200 days!
Charlie Lertphorncharoen (2010/05/20)
Ayobaaaaaaaaa!
landiwe khumalo (2010/05/14)
:) i love DEUTSCHLAND!!!!
Jessie Oldknow (2010/05/03)
Traveling around Thailand this last month has been absolutely magical! I was also able to partake in the Songkran festival which is celebrated by having water fights on the streets. It was so much fun! I also got to see fire flies for the first time while on a river tour at night and swam on the most stunning beaches and islands. Snorkeling was beautiful as well, seeing so many fish so close was amazing. I was so lucky to be able to go on an elephant ride around the ruins of a temple. Such an experience getting up close with such beautiful and large creatures!
anna-lena jensen (2010/05/03)
Last month i went to durban. we stayed at a private beach and every morning we went there for a walk. I saw dolphins the first time in my life ! It was amazing :) I also went to ushaka and was able to swim with the sharks .. it was awesome !! :) Dont ever want to leave Africa !
Bruno Keil (2010/05/01)
Whooo!
Erin Jemma Byrne (2010/04/25)
I have been having an absolutely wonderful time in France. The snow is nearly all melted and the flowers are starrting to bloom. Spring is definately in the air and summer holidays are just around the corner. I am absolutely loving France. Thank you to everyone at Rotary who has made this exchange possible for me and for changing my life so completely. You have realy made a difference in my life. THANK YOU!
Thapelo Dibaga (2010/04/19)
The experinces i had here, are ones words can not describe in short i will say that everything is well, and i am very happy and proud to be here representing my nation and me understanding the language makes it so much easier to live from day to day. The public transport here is very very good, i love it cause i can get anywhere using it. I do not have much to say really as what i ahve been experincing i fail to put it in writting.
Frinette Hall (2010/04/11)
I miss austria everyday of my life!! Its almoust 2 years back and I cant forget about the most amazing time I had there.. so advise to those on exchange.. MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY DAY>> WRITE A DIARY< TAKE PHOTOS OF EVERYTHING BECAUSE YOU WILL LOOK BACK!! LIVE EVERYDAY LIKE ITS YOUR LAST!!!
Jessie Oldknow (2010/04/10)
I've been having an amazing time! Not having to go to school (because of school holidays) is so great as I get to fill my day doing what I want, especially as a normal school day is so long and doesn't allow you to do much else after school. I can't wait for the trip down to the south of Thailand tomorrow for a week and then the Rotary tour the week after! Will be a blast!
Erin Jemma Byrne (2010/03/28)
I am in France at the moment for the year. It has been an absolutely wonderful experience so far and I am loving every minute of it. There have been a few difficulties, but every exchange student foes through those hard times. I have learnt to just keep my head high and continue through my most amazing life changing experience.
Thapelo Dibaga (2010/03/13)
The best experience by far here in taiwan was experincing the earthquake, i know this sounds stupid as the earthquake kills thousands of people, but the experience is just breath taking, i was at school on the 4th fllor when it happened, i felt the whole building shaking as if i was inbed and someone jumped on the bed and i moved. When it happened i thought maybe someone was pushing me from the side only too se that no noone was touching me, so i was abit scared and i do not even recall how long it lasted but then as soon as it stopped the girl that sits next to me said "Earthquake"....well i will never forget that day and how it felt like.
mirranda makhubele (2010/03/06)
Spending time with other exchange students really help you enjoy your time while on exchange..
Jessica Hepple (2010/02/27)
I went skiing for the first time - it was awesome!!! there was an exchange student skiing weekend, and before I went my host dad decided that I should get a feel for ski's so he walked me outside put cross country ski's on my feet gave me 2 poles and told me to just slide forward and push on my poles. He then walked back inside, and told me to have fun!!! I didn't know what to do, and the next time my host dad came outside he found me hands out, legs apart in a half splits! He then tried to help me up, and I only sunk lower - I was sore in places I never knew could be sore! the ski weekend then came and was awesome, I ended up getting quite a few injuries, and skied more on my bum than anything else, but it was awesome and wouldn't take back the experiance for the world, hanging out with others from all over the world, eating sandwiches for dinner, and skiing down the slopes - amazing!!!
Alyssa Neimark (2010/02/02)
don't be run over by your host parent. it's not lekker.
anna-lena jensen (2010/02/01)
I must say... I always enjoyed my Exchange year and all the new Experiences, but yesterday was one of the most amazing days ever !! I went to the lionparc. First I thought it would be just like the krueger nationalparc just smaller, but then I saw , that I was wrong . I could play with lions and touch them and feed a Giraffe !! I think that is one of the experiences I will never forget in my life .. it was just incredible !!
Bruno Keil (2010/01/30)
Can this place get any better... lol... I'm having a ball!!!... i've only been here a week but it feels like i belong here... you can just breathe... THese people know how to smile because they happy.. not because someone is taking a photo... I recomend thailand if you wanna feel at home... away from home... Peace ... loVe and... Bruno
Bruno Keil (2010/01/24)
WOW!!! thailand is amazing... such awsome people... the languae is hard to understand... but besides that it is amazing... its hot and cumfy!!! the food here is amazing... it really bites back at your tastebuds!! very spicey!!! HAHAHA... Much Love to all my peeps in S.A .... lol I am going to teach them how to funky!! Peace.. Bruno (aka GnoMe)
Charlie Lertphorncharoen (2010/01/11)
5 months has gone next Friday becoming an oldy = = and back to school then get ready for fun!!!
anna-lena jensen (2009/12/23)
When i went down to the coast i coudlnt believe how lucky i am to spend a year in this beautfiul country!! I spent lots of time at the beach ( got a very dark tan) and i went to an aquarium with my Hostfamily , where we had a lot fun :) Also its very different to have a warm christmas, thats one thing i could never get used to :) Otherwise I am enjoying my time and i am looking forward to make lots of new experiences.
pieter le roux rossouw (2009/12/09)
hey guys with 6 days left in brazil i cant imagine that i will be home in such short time it is unbelievable! see you guys at the rebound orientation!!! greetings from brazil!!
Guilherme Lopes (2009/12/08)
Well, I just wanna say THANK YOU VERY MUCH for this amazing year in my life. Without you guys this wouldn't be possible. Thank you for hosting me and arranging the best club for me, the best school and the best host families. Thanks a lot for the opportunity! It was a year that changed my life, changed me, changed who I am.
anna-lena jensen (2009/12/05)
Gold reef city-WOW!!! What an experience! I enjoyed learning about how Johannesburg was formed and going down into the mine. At first I was really nervous to go so deep under ground but soon realised it was alll worth it. The darkness, however was scary, especially for someone like me who is afraid of the dark! :) It was then great fun to enjoy the wild rides and a delicious South African wrap. It was a day filled with fun and laughter, which I will NEVER forget! Another fun experience was when I had the opportunity to spend some time with another German exchange student. Kerstin and I had fun chatting and sharing our experiences. We had fun just relaxing by the pool and cooking for my host family. :) The Kruger National Park will be something I will ALWAYS remember. I brought my German luck and we got to see the big 5 with their babies, all in one day!!! It was a lot of fun to be with my friend and share the experience. It was awesome! :)
Name Meepuakmak (2009/12/04)
Hello! everyone good luck in holiday have a good holiday.
Alyssa Neimark (2009/12/03)
Word from the wise: do not eat caesar salad if you don't like anchoives. you may just be forced to eat a giant muffin to get the nasty taste of nemo out of your mouth.
Rozelle de Wet (2009/12/01)
Hey people !! See you guys soon!!
Maddie Johnson (2009/11/30)
I just had the most fabulous month. I got to do the Cape Tour and that was simply amazing. I really want to go back. My favorite part was Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope. Those places are amazing and I really want to go back soon.
Chris Catt (2009/11/30)
Cant wait for Christmas poolside. Thats like a first for an American used to meter deep snow at Christmas.
Tebogo Mokoena (2009/11/26)
Hi everyone! Wow! I can't believe that my exchange is coming to an end. Time flies when you're having a fun. I surely had a blast and I would do it all over again if I had the opportunity. Preparing to go back home is sad but also exciting. I can't wait to see my family and friends. I miss South African and the delicious home made food. Like they say, there is no place like home. It's a bitter sweet feeling preparing to come back home.
Charlie Lertphorncharoen (2009/11/23)
Cape Town is so cool. I need to go back again haha.
hylton miller (2009/11/19)
haha i havent written on this in a while so at of stuff has happened since last time. haha how to start, how do you tell some one the feeling you get, when you have had a year of total bliss. Being here in denmark, i think has been a blesing for me, because at this time in my life it is perfect. the way the people live and just everything is just who i wanted to be or the way i would want to live right now! i think that when i started or when i decided to go on exchange, i was very closed minded aout what the world has to offer. i didnt think that exchange was going to be like this, i don't know it seems to have some how turned out to be better than anything i could have dreamed for. i had a exchange weekend get together last month, and i was talking to an american friend of mine, she told me smething that i thought is so true. she said that the only thing that she found as a bad thing on ecchagne is, that you make such good friends in the older exchagne students. you could even become best friedns with them and then half way through, they have to leve and you are left with that feeling of losing people you love. and so have to start over again. to me this is true because my oldies were very very good friends of mine and it is pai ful to see people that you have come so close to and love so much leave and there is that chance that you never get to see them again. i dont want who ever is reading this to think that im trying to ut you off exchange. I still believe that this the best thing i have ever done in my life, but i do want you to know that, exchange is just like life there are ups and downs and its not just a holiday. there will be times when you dont want to do it any more. when you are going to miss home,. but the amont of things and people and families you get to make is so much more worth it. to the other out bound exchangees, im very sorry but it looks like that i wont be able to come to the get to gether, because my flight is on that day haha but i wish and hope that all of your years have been so fun, exciting and revealing as mine has. i will never ever forget the people, the places or the momories i have made here this year. :D
Delise Marais (2009/11/15)
Hi Everyone Wow exchange goes so fast, I can't believe I'm going back to S.A in only 6weeks time, but before that I will go to Lapland and experience a white/Finnish Christmas! I am soooo excited! P.S To all the people who went in Jan miss you guys so much and hope we can all get together again. Lots of Love Delise Marais
pieter rossouw (2009/11/10)
wow guys i cant believe i just have one month left!! gonna be hard to say good bye to the country i fell in love with!! cant wait to get to see you all on the rebound orientation!! so we can share our stories and experiences!!! hope too also meet some of the inbounds in sa:D:D:D:D:D
anna-lena jensen (2009/11/02)
This is now the second month i am here. I think a made soo many new experiences, hat it would be to much to write everything down, but I ll just start telling a bit of my new life in Southafrica. First i did all these little things like going to movies etc. but that was a new experience as well, because everything is so different from Germany so its very cool to see all these little differnces that make a big differnces together. What i really enjoyed with my first host family was the trip to the vaal. It was sooo awesome :) and of course the lion and rhino parc, where i could pet a cheetah .. i think i ve never been this near to a cheetah before in my life. Also we went to the musical cats , what was really cool. The only problem is , that i have sometimes problems with the language especially when we watch movies or going to musicals, but i think it will get better after a time. I ve already started dreaming in english .. lol.. 2 weeks ago i moved to my new host familys house. We have a lot of fun together and i wish i coukd stay there forver haha ;P I have 4 host familys and this is my second .. i already know the other two. They are at Marian College as well and I am already friends with them. 1 week ago we celebrated my birthday at my host familys house. it was a lot of fun and i am really thankfull to had this chance. At my birthday, which was on the 16th I went to the krugers parc with a friends and her family. It was awesome, we ve seen all the big five and all of them had little babys :) soo cute :) i think there es not much left to tell, except that i really enjoy my time :)
Dineo Molautsi (2009/11/02)
So is it next month when we go home?? This has to be a dream. Someone please pinch me and tell me to wake the heck up..
Rozelle de Wet (2009/10/31)
Hey people happy haloween!!!!!!!
Chris Catt (2009/10/30)
I don't think any of my friends exchanging in europe can say they saw a herd of zebras on the ninth hole!
Alyssa Neimark (2009/10/29)
CAN'T WAIT FOR CAPE TOWN.
Pontsho Tshebeletso Nooe (2009/10/27)
Hey guys for most of us our exchange is coming to an end, but i hope you all had a great year and that you cherish every moment from the bad ones to the awesome ones coz all in all the make your year what it is,so have a fabulous month and enjoy it see yall back home ... love you all MWAH!!
Maddie Johnson (2009/10/26)
During the month of October, I had the privilege of seeing Black Tie ensemble which was an amazing singing group. As well I had the chance to go to Itsoteng, where I saw what my Rotary Club is doing for these people. It was amazing and as I got into the car I was fighting back tears because these people have absolutely nothing. I felt so privileged after that. I also had the chance to go up to a private game reserve. I believe we saw over twenty different species! My favorite was the baby rhino. It was absolutely adorable. My stay in South Africa has been amazing so far and its all due to my fantastic Rotary Club of Sandton!
Name Meepuakmak (2009/10/25)
Hello! everybody,I'm youth exchange from Thailand.My name is Watcharin Meepuakmak,My nickname is Name,My host school is Fourway High School,Now I live in South Africa 2 months and 10 day,You want to say something with you can send E-mail or facebook to me,my e-mail or facebook address is mee_n4@hotmail.com
Maddie Johnson (2009/10/19)
I had the amazing opportunity to go down to the Garden Route with one of my Rotarians. I went down with his family and they took me to the Tsitikamma National Park and we had the chance to do a canopy tour. As well they took me to the Cango Caves which are South Africa's most famous caves. It was an amazing trip, one I felt so privileged to be on.
Kekeletso Mokgothu (2009/10/04)
LOVES ROTARY AND EXCHANGE STUDENTS!!! :) :) :)
Dineo Molautsi (2009/10/01)
well hello there people!! whats good fellow exchangers. Hope all is good as can be be! stay blessed yal!! <3
Rozelle de Wet (2009/10/01)
Hey hey people! America is still awesome and great!! I love it here sooo much!!! How are you guys still doing?! Isn't it scary to think that we are going home soon? I don't want to. Have a great day!! Zella
chris Catt (2009/09/27)
You havn't expieranced S.A. until you've traveled by Harley!
Delise Marais (2009/09/05)
Almost 8months away from home!!! WOW time just goes tooooooo fast. Finland is sooooo nice but Finnish, ugh it's not easy. Going to Estonia for my birthday!! Whoop whoop only 6days left of being 16. Hope that everyone is still having lots of fun. Enjoy Lots of S.A love :)
pieter rossouw (2009/09/02)
hey.guys.we.made.it.this.far.hee we.rock:D:D:D almost.time.to.go.home
Rozelle de Wet (2009/09/02)
Hey people! It is really awesome being here in Galesburg Illinois!! I would just like to tell you guys that I am playing tennis for my school and loving it! I miss all you guys and hope you are having as much fun as I am! I know you are probably even more! Have a great time!!! Rozelle
Dineo Molautsi (2009/09/01)
Well hello there fellow exchangers!! Whats good guys.. It has been SEVEN months?? who still thinks a year is a long time because it just seems like a couple of days for me!! Winter seems to be creeping in this side mara I shall conquer it one more time!! Guys please enjoy this last stretch!! I love Rotary!!
Alyssa Neimark (2009/09/01)
Another great experience I have had this month is going to Kwalata Game Reserve on a Biology Camp with my school. We got to dissect a buck and a rat to examine parts of the body that was previously studied in Biology class. The only problem with that was posting pictures from it on facebook and having people back home thinking South Africans torture animals.
Pontsho Tshebeletso Nooe (2009/09/01)
Guys we have 4 months left, just forget time and have the time of your lives and remember your here to teach about SA and learn about your specif countries. i love you and my yall have a fabulous month.. beijoss
Chad phillips (2009/09/01)
Changing host families sucks... I cried more changing families than I did leaving sa.
Kekeletso Mokgothu (2009/08/31)
Now has two sisters and is currently giving a set of Barbie dolls a make-over. Who would have thought, at seventeen and still playing with Barbie dolls. :) :) :)
Kekeletso Mokgothu (2009/08/31)
Now has two siters and is currently giving a set of Barbie dolls a make-over. Who would have thought, at seventeen and still playing with Barbie dolls. :) :) :)
Tegan Burger (2009/08/30)
hey guys, i dont know if i wanna come home, loving germany too much! hope you guys are feeling the same! lotsa love!! x x x
Alyssa Neimark (2009/08/20)
The greatest part about being in this country is ordering a cream soda and it coming out GREEN. I have also learned a lesson since I've been here: do not plug in 5 different connectors to plug in things from America... you might just short out the power and cause the host family's computers and everything to die.
Trace Cummings (2009/08/19)
I'm just really glad I have been able to avoid saying anything extremely and utterly embarrassing.
Charlie Lertphorncharoen (2009/08/18)
Hello,my name is Charlie I'm inbound student from Thailand it's very nice to meet you all :) I have been in SA for 1 month.First week is very bad I didn't understand anybody and it's very hard,but now I'm very happy in SA. "Keep believing"
Mbali Simelane (2009/08/17)
WOW, cant believe its already 7 months, time really does fly wen u is having fun!!!!!!! miss u guys and hope u is have a blast nd rep SA well!!!! keep it fly, much amour GRos BiSOus
Isaac Noge (2009/08/15)
hey guys how you all oin?
Kekeletso Mokgothu (2009/08/01)
Oi, tudo bem? Hope everybody is having a good time!!! I am having way too much fun. :) Te quiero!!! Te amo!!!
Dineo Molautsi (2009/08/01)
Yes Isaac it was great seeing you too!! Got too much love for you!! Till we meet again!:-)
Dineo Molautsi (2009/08/01)
Why is that a year is starting to feel like nothing.. no guys approximately 5 months left???? haai haai haai. .
Dineo Molautsi (2009/08/01)
Why is that a year is starting to feel like nothing.. no guys approximately 5 months left???? haai haai haai. .
Tegan Burger (2009/07/31)
SIX MONTHS! we did it people! sad to think though that its only 6 months left!
Rozelle de Wet (2009/07/31)
Galesburg totally Rocks people!!!!!!! I miss you guys! Have fun and a great time!!!! Love you guys!!!
pieter rossouw (2009/07/28)
yeah.guys.6.moths.can.you.believe.it???? love.you.all good.luck.for.the.last.stretch!!
Delise Marais (2009/07/25)
Wow time goes by sooooo fast when you enjoy something this much! The Finnish summer is amazing and believe it or not warm enough to tan in =D, but still my Finnish sucks, anyway to all the other students around the world enjoy and Make the most of everything people! =D Delise
Isaac Noge (2009/07/22)
Got to see "D" in NY state Missed you a lot Dineo!!! Thanks for making it. You've made my year!
Miltenberger Katharina (2009/07/06)
OMW! This year past way too fast. There are just 10 days left and than I`m gonna sit on the plain again on the way HOME! This year was so much fun and it was the best year so far in my life :) SA is awesome and I`m definitely coming back!!!! xxx
Tebogo Mokoena (2009/07/04)
The East Coast Trip was awesome! We travelled to eleven states, over 4000 km, for two weeks. It was one heck of an experience! I met many exchange students, made many friends, ate good food, saw many tourist attractions and most of all, had the best time of my life.
Dineo Molautsi (2009/07/04)
Guys I'm spending some time in Boston and I just love this city. The beach, the history, the people, the everything. tomorrow is independance day and the fireworks have stared already!! the sky is just full of colours. reminds of me of back home on new years eve. I love 2009
victor barankievicz (2009/07/04)
Brasillllll winners of confederations cupp!!!!! HAHAHAHA! Bafana Bafana played well congratulations! Was very nice to see everybody watching soccer in a country that everyone is addicted to rugby.
Chad phillips (2009/07/02)
hey ann... sorry about the short report im training for a big cycle and am always ultra tired... just drank like a billion cups of coffee to do this... hope its a little bit better. some of the information i still dont know about though. hope all is well
Mbali Simelane (2009/07/01)
having a sick time.....JE'TAIME VIVA LA FRANCE!!!!!!!! hOPE U are ALL taking e@ opportunity & making the MOST OF IT!!!!!!
Tegan Burger (2009/07/01)
Yo everyone, doesn't feel like 5 nearly 6 months, kinda dont want my time to end, i hope you all are having a jol and loving exchange still!!!:)
Kekeletso Mokgothu (2009/07/01)
I am loving every split second of my exchange!!! I hope everybody else is having blast too. Love you all.
Rozelle de Wet (2009/06/30)
Hey peopl California rocks!!!!!
hylton miller (2009/06/26)
hey guys wow how things have changed since last time haha so much is changing friends are leaving and new ones are coming, its kinda scary that i have been gone for 5 months already ya but this is such a brilliant program it makes you such a better person! it give you a new respect for so much more like when you see your country playing a sport here other people speak about your country it makes you or give you this feeling of being proud from where you are from, i am now more proud to calol my self south african than ever ya so for all of you who are thinking about and are on exchange now i hope that your exchange is at least half as good as mine because i wouldnt change this for anything in the world
Ali Coldrey (2009/06/19)
I have just come back from the Amazon.... WOW I mean the jungle... it was so amazing we got a chance to interact with a local trib and they taught us the customs of the indian tribs. We went alligator night spotting and saw a + - 3m long alligator jump out the water and slam back down. We also got to feed and swim with the indangered pink dolphin. We stayed in boats and slept in hammoks. This was a once in a lifetime experience and i would recommened it to anyone!
Lee Gericke (2009/06/18)
The Euro tour was absolutely amazing and was the best time of my life. I miss all my mates from the tour how is everyone else doing.
victor barankievicz (2009/06/17)
Hey everybody, this month a lot of exchange students came back to their countrys, hope then had a nice trip and the ones that are going now have a nice trip too! I can`t wait to meet the new exchanges that are coming in this new period!!!
pieter rossouw (2009/06/11)
hey.guys! 5.months.hey...... we.are.almost.in.the.middle.miss.you,all!! cant.wait.to.hear.all.your.stories.and.share.the.stupid;.and.amazin.stuff.we.did.on.our.exchanges, and.the.different.experiences.that.we.had!! love.you.all
Tebogo Mokoena (2009/06/09)
I can't believe that it's been six months since I've been in the United States! Time flies when you're having fun. I'm excited to go on the Rotary East Coast trip for two weeks. We are going to have tons of fun. I love 2009!
Dineo Molautsi (2009/06/02)
OK!! so the one thing that has stood out for me in these first four months is the growth experience.. I've gone through so many emotional and psycological tests that when I look back upon, I cannot believe that I endured all of them.. It is unconcious growth taking place and it has made me so so tolerant of so many things.. summer is here and I'm ready to rumble. It was hard in the begining but now I've become a die hard south african elmiran!!
Isaac Noge (2009/06/01)
Oh no Exams are soon>
Kekeletso Mokgothu (2009/06/01)
Oi! Bonjour! Konichiwa! (hope I spelled it correctly). To cut to the chase - I am having a blast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just concluded the most amazing weekend ever, but I am going to miss me fellow exchanges because the are all leaving within a month. And somehow I am unable to prevent the tears from running down my cheeks. Don't you think it is amazing how you form such a great bond with each other? You literally become family! And then everybody just has to leave... Eish! But otherwise, all is well and swell. Tonito. Hugito etc. Love, key-key.
Pontsho Tshebeletso Nooe (2009/05/30)
guys i love Brazil.. hope your loving your countries too..happy travelling to those who will be going on the big trips.
Tegan Burger (2009/05/27)
Hey everyone!!! Can you believe its 3 MONTHS!!!! what the hell!!! I mean we actually made it!!! I haven't really started missing home too much! But i do wish my parents lived here!! So far i seem to be the only south african in 3 districts in Germany, so thats pretty cool!!!
Mbali Simelane (2009/05/14)
VIVA LA FRANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope u is all having a rocking time!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sanna Berglund (2009/05/07)
hey everybody! now is my exchange year almost over. im leaving in three weeks time. it was nice to meet you all. i hope you also had i nice year. i must just say that u love south africa, its a beutiful contry and i met so many new nice people. bye bye! enjoy your last time in sa, i will :) Sanna Berglund
pieter rossouw (2009/05/06)
hang in there guys!! we did more than 3 months now we can do the rest!!!
Chad phillips (2009/05/04)
oh my word guys niagra falls is amazing!!! getting pretty settled and its warming steadily here... canada is unbelievable i cant believe people make fun of here!
Miltenberger Katharina (2009/05/02)
PINK LEOPARDS! the mpumi tour was awesome!
Rozelle de Wet (2009/05/02)
Hey everybody! Galesburg so totally rocks! I love it here!
Pontsho Tshebeletso Nooe (2009/05/01)
hey guys i hope all of you are great and having fun because iam.. to all the ''brazilians'' much love hope to see you guys very soon. mwha!
Tegan Burger (2009/05/01)
Well this is officially the month i fall in love with Germany! I mean it tookk three months but i'm there now!! I absolutely LOVE the weather now! I live in probably the most perfect city, because even though it is small, it has all the availability for fun, but also all the scenery as if it weren't a city at all! I ride the bus in the morning and see fields and fields of bright yellow canolla flowers! It is absolutely amazing!!! I'm starting to love the people more and more each day too! It takes a while for Germans to be themselves around you! But it still is totally worth it! I'm also pretty excited because next week is my birthday, gonna be 17 in Germany should be awesome!! Overall i'm feeling good! Hope guys are also having a rocking time!!! xxx
Kekeletso Mokgothu (2009/05/01)
Yoh! can you believe the questions I have been getting? Are you allowed to eat pizza where you are from? Do you have hot chocolate in Africa. Oh and it's funny how everybody calls it Africa by the continent and not South Africa by country. Ay but it always makes me laugh and smile. But I think it is a good thing that people don't know some things because what would one explain or demonstrate if everybody knew everything? To my dear fellow exchange students: Please confirm with me if I am the only who feels like they are about to explode due to weight gain or if the feeling is mutual... yours faithfully Kekeletso M. Ey Chad! Do still remember what we read about saying sexy the south African way? as in " Seksy" Lol! Ai. Anyway to all the outbounds from district 9300, 2009/2010. I hope you are all enjoying yourself and keep well! Love you all baie!
Kekeletso Mokgothu (2009/05/01)
Yoh! can you believe the questions I have been getting? Are you allowed to eat pizza where you are from? Do you have hot chocolate in Africa. Oh and it's funny how everybody calls it Africa by the continent and not South Africa by country. Ay but it always makes me laugh and smile. But I think it is a good thing that people don't know some things because what would one explain or demonstrate if everybody knew everything? To my dear fellow exchange students: Please confirm with me if I am the only who feels like they are about to explode due to weight gain or if the feeling is mutual... yours faithfully Kekeletso M. Ey Chad! Do still remember what we read about saying sexy the south African way? as in " Seksy" Lol! Ai. Anyway to all the outbounds from district 9300, 2009/2010. I hope you are all enjoying yourself and keep well! Love you all baie!
Julia Schneider (2009/04/25)
Mpumalanga tour was AMAZING!! i hope you outbounds have a great time inbounds we rock! Love Julia
Mbali Simelane (2009/04/15)
HEY HeY PPL, missing home like crazee but dnt wanna go home just yet, experiencing diffrnt is AWESOME!!!!! Hope allis havin great time where ever u may be, remember to hav as much fun as POSSIBLE. MISSSSS YOOOUUUU ALLLL!!!!!!
Delise Marais (2009/04/13)
I'm a having a GREAT time here in FINLAND and hoping all the other students around the world as well!!! Make the most of everything people -I'm Looking forward to go to Russia soon (2nd-5th of May).
Ali Coldrey (2009/04/07)
WOW!!!! Tours with exchange students are so much fun. I have recently just got back from a tour to Igassu falls in the south of Brazil. They are these huge waterfalls that we saw from Brazil and Argentina... MMMMMMMMM although the waterfalls were amazing i just really enjoyed the time with the exchange students. *ExChaNge $tUDenTs RoCk*
João Asturiano (2009/04/05)
Hello,I stay in South Africa a exatly 2 months and 5 days! I´m loving South Africa and I went to Sun city 2 weekends ago,is the best place,I loved,today I did go to Pretoria for watch the game of Cricket the game were too fun and South Africa won! On April I will to be in hollidays,and on next week I´m going to Fishriver Sun with my family,I´m very excited for this!!!
Kekeletso Mokgothu (2009/04/04)
It's funny how everyone I meet calls me Kiki pronounced Key-key and not Keke pronounced care-care. I recently travelled to Guelph university in Guelph to meet my other host sister Aiden Barnett, so they had College Royale with animal displays included and there was a room half filled with snakes. And we all know that me and snakes have never and I don't think will ever become best friends. You can make your own conclusion on what my reaction was on being in a room completely surrounded by lively and breathing cold-blooded reptiles. I also attended my school's dance last night and the theme was "tight and bright", just imagine: teenagers or high school students wearing outrageously tight and bright attires in the same location: HAVOC! I am enjoying every moment of being an exchange student! Keke
Chad phillips (2009/04/01)
oh my word guys its awsum overseas!!!! i love the schooling and the snow and wildlife and pretty much everything here in canada! hope everything is ok at home and all the other countrys!
Rozelle de Wet (2009/03/31)
Hey hey hey, Galesburg is totally awesome! The winter is starting to go away spring is on its way! That means the cold is going away! Hope yoy guys are having such a great time like I'm having!! Enjoy! Rozelle
Pontsho Tshebeletso Nooe (2009/03/31)
hey guys i hope your stiil good and beautiful.. have a blast your all worth it:)
Isaac Noge (2009/03/31)
Hello to everyone. how are you guys doin... I am loving this place!!!(USA)
Miltenberger Katharina (2009/03/31)
Sportevents at Hyde Park are awesome and rigby is quite nice to watch =) xoxo
Cody Roehl (2009/03/29)
Enjoying my last few months in South Africa. Going to Botswana and Namibia TOMORROW! I am so excited! Hope everyone is enjoying! PEACE!
Tegan Burger (2009/03/27)
Well my german is improving daily! I got Easter holidays for 2 weeks now! Seeing a friend from South Africa next week in Hamburg! I really like the facct that i can travel to all the nearby cities so quickly and its also pretty affordable! The exchange students i've met are really awesome here! My class is pretty cool, i think i got the class that likes to party and do a little work! I'm not complaining though!:) Hope everyones doing well, so weird to think its been two months!!!
pieter rossouw (2009/03/20)
wow guys! time flies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hang in there!!!
Dineo Molautsi (2009/03/17)
up and down net
Tebogo Mokoena (2009/03/14)
Rotary Youth Exchange has changed my life. I'm learning how to be dependent, to tolerate culture, to have fun as well as to be responsible for my actions. Enjoy your exchange to the fullet?
hylton miller (2009/03/13)
hey guys i just thought i'd tell you guys that time flies so fast on exchange, its already been two!!!!! i cant bleive it. but still think iyts the best you can do, you make so many life long friends and another family for sure
João Asturiano (2009/03/08)
Hello,I´m loving South Africa,I knew many places and All be very,very,very beautiful. I went to montecasino,Lion park,Sandton City where I saw the big Nelson Mandela square. I went too to Olifants game reserve e Phalaborwa,I saw a lot of animals,it´s very nice. I´m studing in the St Benedicts College,eu like to much,and I did many friends.I Arrive in South Africa I don´t speak anything of english,but now my english is much better. Big Hug João Gustavo
Pontsho Tshebeletso Nooe (2009/03/08)
hey guys i hope you having fun take care at all times...
Miltenberger Katharina (2009/03/06)
Hockey is the bomb!!!!! Oh and rugby, too!!! Lots of Love Kat
Delise Marais (2009/03/02)
FINLAND!!!!!!!! Where do I even begging? It’s been such a busy first month. On my way to Finland I had no problems to change any flights and everything went just fine. I and Beverly (girl from Durban) got save here in Finland and we enjoyed every moment of it. The First week I spend some time with Beverly’s mother’s friend in Helsinki because of the first language course that only started the 24th of Jan. We spend a lot of time in museums, churches, interesting restaurant etc. I even got the chance to build my first snowman in + temperatures and interesting enough along the way we met two people that were exchange students themselves. From the 24th – 31st we had our language course where we did a lot of exercises and enjoyed learning Finnish. We also did a lot of traditional things like make pancakes on the open fire, sauna and I even swam in the ice lake after sauna. I met my first host Family on the 31st of January. They are very nice. With six host siblings between the ages of 7 and 16 I can promise that I am always busy at home doing something with one of them. My host mom and dad can’t be better parents to ask for. They are very helpful and I am thankful to have them. My host mom is also my counsellor. We live in a small town in the middle of Finland called Äänekoski. I am in Äänekosken Lukio (Äänekoski High school) in the 1st year of high school. My subjects in school are: Finnish, English grammar, English spoken, Religion, Music and I also went to the art class in some of my free lessons. I met a lot of new friends and we all go spinning on Friday’s and I also went jogging for 8km with my host sisters’ football team. It has been quite a busy fist month and I enjoyed every moment of it and hope to have the next 11moths the same.
Rozelle de Wet (2009/03/01)
Hey everybody how are you guys/ U.S.A is great I love it here!
Tegan Burger (2009/02/26)
Well i travelled with my host family to the Baltic Sea, it was really great there! Loved Lubeck so much! My german is comming along! Doing a course which seems to be helping!haha it cant get worse! But the weather is improving, its moving up from 2 degrees to chilly 7!!!yay!!!haha but i love the snow and the people are interesting to say the least!!!
Isaac Noge (2009/02/25)
The US rocks. It is so chilly here but hot at the same time
pieter rossouw (2009/02/18)
going to floripa for carnaval!!!!!!!!!!! yeah baby!!! hope all of you are enjoying your exchange!? how do you get along with the different languages?? hehe be strong love you all
hylton miller (2009/02/17)
i just want to say thank you!!!! this is the best thing that can ever happen to you, i have made friends that i will keep for life, and that i get to see a totally different way of life. i don't know how im going to go back to live back home. so to any body who is thinking of going and to those who are going to go on exchange, i say go for it, it will be the best things ever to happen
Tebogo Mokoena (2009/02/09)
United States rocks big time! The people are great and there's so much to do. I blend in perfectly and going to Rotary conferences is always the highlight. The inbounds are outgoing and know how to have clean fun. The outbounds are exciting to be around. The rotex and rebounds are inspiring. I can never ask for a better excahange. I LOVE AMERICA !!!
Ali Coldrey (2009/02/03)
Wow public transport although confusing is such a pleasure!!! Last week i used the busses, trains and taxi´s, i don´t think i have ever used them in South Africa before so im enjoying it non stop! Hahahahahahaha Learning a new language is both amusing and really difficult! The words don´t sound like anything just like gobbly gook... When people try to translate for you in a very broken English it makes even less sence then it did before you started! So good luck to all and just try your best!!!
Julia Schneider (2009/02/03)
hey guys! i hope u all have an amazing experience here in South africa!! we have to hook up again! i miss u guys
Miltenberger Katharina (2009/02/03)
I a so0Oo0 exited for 2009. New Year ne grade :)
Pontsho Tshebeletso Nooe (2009/02/02)
everyone knows about the four rotary D's , a week ago we went to a party me and my australian friend so at this party there was lots of alcohol everyone was drinking eccept me and aaron so before my host mom left us she told security that we are exchange students and wwe are not allowed to consume any alcohol, so as the party went on one of the security guys would walk up to me and take my drink and SNIFF it, that was nasty, but i enjoyed myself:-)
Rozelle de Wet (2009/02/01)
Hey everyone! Galesburg,Illinois is great and cold, with lots of snow. Hope everyone has a great week!!! Rozelle
pieter rossouw (2009/01/30)
BRAZIL IS THE BEST PLACE EVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i met some great people here in londrina and i dont even want to think about when i will have to come home!!!hehehe good luck too everybody in your exchange!! dont loose contact hey!! it is raining for a week now!!!! blughhhhh that is the only bad thing!!! love you all!!
Tegan Burger (2009/01/30)
Well i take it that i am the only exchange student who missed their connecting flight! Frankfurt airport should definately put in some distance signs as i'm very sure i walked 2km to my gate! O.R Thambo's gate was a 2 minute stroll! I was lucky though, got a connecting flight a few hours later and even luckier that my host family don't live too far away from the airport so it wasn't a problem for them! It's really cold in Germany, us South Africans don't know cold! But i'm loving every moment of it!!
Dineo Molautsi (2009/01/24)
First time seeing and touching snow is great!! The snow feels soft, I could live in it!! Went sledding today and I had quiet a paunfull fall into a hole... That wasn't cute.
Tebogo Mokoena (2009/01/22)
THIS EXCHANGE IS A LEARNING EXPERIENCE WHERE I GET TO DISOVER A WHOLE LOT OF NEW AND XCITING THINGS. IT'S ALL ABOUT YOUR INTENTIONS. IF YOU GOT INTO IT FOR FUN , THAN HAVE FUN! JUST REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU COME FROM. LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE, LIVE IT!
Isaac Noge (2009/01/21)
TRAVERSE CITY is freezing BUT by far THE BEST!
hylton miller (2009/01/20)
Wow i am so amazed at how different the people and culture is cmpared to back home. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a bit weird. i am having a wonderful time here in Denmark.I can't wait for to start.
Miltenberger Katharina (2009/01/01)
YEAH! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2EVERYONE!! o9 will be the bomb!!! xoxoxo
Alray Rudman (2008/12/28)
Long live Belgium!
Frinette Hall (2008/12/23)
sp its the end of the year and its christmas... Time flew and somehow i wish time could stan still just for a moment so that i can take a breath and enjoy my last few days... but somehow if you want time to go by slow it goes b fast and the other way around... Ich habe alle so lieb und ich bin so verwirrt, ich bin froh heim zu gehen aber traurig tschuss zu sagen für meine freunde... Frohe weinachten und A happy new year... Feliz Navidad
Charmaine Williams (2008/12/13)
Brasil is the best place!!!!!!!
Renato Morellin Scovino (2008/12/11)
Hey hey hey !!! Howzit guys???? Have been doin' quite a lot the last month..The nicest thing was Zimbabwe..went there with a rotarian and it was a great experience!!!!! Last weekend we had the orientation...I AM SOOOOOOOO SAD...I'm leaving soon...I don't want to...South Africa has became my home..And Africa is already inside my heart!! This's is the last month and i'm gonna enjoy every single second!! I think Rotary should give me a new visa!! lol Love you guys!!!!
Renato Morellin Scovino (2008/12/11)
Hey hey hey !!! Howzit guys???? Have been doin' quite a lot the last month..The nicest thing was Zimbabwe..went there with a rotarian and it was a great experience!!!!! Last weekend we had the orientation...I AM SOOOOOOOO SAD...I'm leaving soon...I don't want to...South Africa has became my house..And Africa is already inside my heart!! This's is the last month and i'm gonna enjoy every single second!! I think Rotary should give me a new visa!! lol Love you guys!!!!
Alray Rudman (2008/12/11)
Belgium is truly the place to go on exchange! Je suis Belge par cœur! Vivre Belgique!
Uriã Felippe (2008/11/24)
Geniet Suid-Afrika! Tyd vlieg.
Frinette Hall (2008/11/21)
I reasently celebrated my 18th here in Austria, My parents were there, and that was one BIG surprise!!! It will be so hard for me to say goodbey in the end of the year, but hey, I wil see my school friends again!!! Ich liebe Rotary Youthexchange!!
Emanuel Lengwiler (2008/11/07)
Botswana was verz nice, i saw lots of animals and i enjoyed it a lot
omar kinney (2008/11/02)
South Africas a blast, but wen it comes to playing feild hocke here beware. Last friday I was just playing with my friends for fun and i got hit over my left eye with a stick, BY A GIRL, and had to get 4 stiches. =[ But I'm all better now and I have a scar to show for it so I will always rember.
Alray Rudman (2008/10/30)
If anybody is going to Belgium, you really have to do the London trip with BRESA!!! Loads of fun, with non stop action and loads of places to see! And a lot of your own free time, to experience London the way you want to!
Charmaine Williams (2008/10/19)
oktberfest are just the best and it is in Brasil... The time is almost over, i dont wanna leave brasil it is the best year of my life. enjoy the last few weeks and see you all soon beijoooooooooooooos
Julia Schneider (2008/10/16)
Guys I was in Kruger Park, it was ABSOLUTELY amazing! you really mustn't miss it in April! hope you are fine! julia
Frinette Hall (2008/10/13)
love it, but stil can´t wait to see every one again and drink CREAM SODA!!!!!
Anzel Nortjé (2008/10/12)
How did it get so late so soon?? Its night before its afternoon, its December before its June. My goodness ow the time has flewn!! How did it get so late so soon????? Mä rakastan suomi!!
sanna berglund (2008/10/11)
Hello! During the last monthe was I at Aardklop in Potchefstoom and it was a very nice place, with a lot of afrikaans. I still enjoy my stay in SA after three busy months :) Sanna
Uriã Felippe (2008/10/08)
Geniet julle tyd in Suid-Afrika! Dit gaan so vinig!!
omar kinney (2008/10/07)
south africa is an amazing country, the mountains of the drakensburg are beautiful, suncity is so much fun (a must see and do for other exchangers), and the animals on the game drives are outstanding. I love it here
omar kinney (2008/10/07)
south africa is an amazing country, the mountains of the drakensburg are beautiful, suncity is so much fun (a must see and do for other exchangers), and the animals on the game drives are outstanding. I love it here
Emanuel Lengwiler (2008/10/03)
I went to sun city with my host family and it was beautyful! Something that I've never seen before. In a couple of hours I'm on the way to Botswana with a rotarian family from my club. i'm looking forward to.
Lesego Marule (2008/09/30)
its getting colder. the buzz of football has started and Halloween and homecoming are coming up....exciting times...hope all are doing well.
Frinette Hall (2008/09/23)
Na ja, Ich bin shon 7 monate im Österreich und es gefählt mir sehr, wann ich heim fahren soll ich heime haben.... (nicht sicher oder ich richtig schreiben) Ich kann nicht warten bis ich wieder meine familië und freunde sehen.. Danke für alles Bussi ICH LIEBE ÖSTERREICH
Renato Morellin Scovino (2008/09/17)
Wahooo!!! I went to Cape Town this weekend and it was lekker!!!! Cape is the most beautiful place EVER!!!!I had a flying visit there but it was wonderful!!!I miss thet place already and I definetelly wanna go back there!!!!! Loving SA sooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sayaka Aoki (2008/09/15)
I've just been back from the meeting at drakensberg, which was such fun. It was the first time to do rock climbing and was amazing...a little bit scarely though..any way thank all those who arrenged activities to entertain us and hope see you soon again:)
sanna berglund (2008/09/08)
Hey! My first two months here were great! I have done so much that I cant even remember everything. Everything is new and different and I like that. The school with all the rules and the uniform. I am glad that i can take part in it. /Sanna
Tamlyn Jayne De Wet (2008/08/31)
Travelling up and down Europe and inside Hungary has been really awesome...especially in the Summer,which unfortunatly is ending:(.For the last month I have been living at the Balaton Lake.Its the biggest lake in Central Europe and also known as the Hungarian sea.It really looks and feels like the sea(just fish and beavers live here,no sharks.)Its stunning!It was a lot of fun to have swam everyday and going on a yacht for the first time.I love Hungary very much!So many memories that will last a lifetime!
Lesego Marule (2008/08/30)
I just wanted to find out what are the steps for planning to get back home. I remember that I have my plane ticket in the purse we received from you and all but is there anything else i need to do in terms of possibly booking a specific date and that sort of thing? other that that all is good. there is a wedding coming up soon...my older host brother is getting married. hope now that the weather has changed over there all is good.
Sayaka Aoki (2008/08/19)
I went to Mabula Game Lodge. It's like a national park and if you go on geme drive, you'll see various animals like warthog,rhino,giraffe,crocodile,springbok,monkey and so on... The sunset and sunrise is so beautiful. There you can also enjoy swimming, playing some sports and meals.
Chris Tucker (2008/08/19)
FRANCE ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!
Alray Rudman (2008/08/15)
France is a beautiful place, with breathtaking scenery! An absolute must see in everyone's life!
Renato Morellin Scovino (2008/08/11)
Dumela !!! I went to the Kruger National Park last month again,and It was sooooo nice Again!!! South Africa has the most beautiful animals!!!!And I love it!!!I'm having a great time!! Tsamaya Hantle !!!
Simphiwe Mabusa (2008/08/05)
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Lesego Marule (2008/08/04)
went to lolapalloza yesterday. got to see Gnarles Barkley and Kanye West! it was amazing, his performance was great. last bit of summer left before i start as a senior..yay. but on the other hang, home is not so far away. hope all who are on holiday are enjoyin it.
Sebastian Bay (2008/08/02)
WHEN IT COMES TO THE SCHOOL, IT IS ALOT DIFFERENT THEN WHAT I AM USED TO. THE SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND CALLING THE TEACHERS SIR ORE MAM. IT IS DEFFINETELY MUCH MORE FORMEL AND A BIT MORE STRICT. IT IS SOMETHING TO GET USED TO. I HAVE SO FAR TRIED THE S.A BRIE AND I ENJOYED IT VERY MUSH, ALSO I HAVE BEEN OUT SHOOTING PAINTBALL, FOR THE FIRST TIME. IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST FUNNIEST THINGS I'VE EVER TRIED AND I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO DO THAT AGAIN.
Charmaine Williams (2008/07/27)
Hey everyone thats not in Brasil, hope everyone is having a great time, see soon!!!!!!!!!
Chris Tucker (2008/07/24)
Come to Europe in the summer...
Hanna Mansukoski (2008/07/16)
I'm leaving the 19th of July 23:44, only few days left in SA, and I'm sad to go home.. It's so hard. Of course it is nice to see family and friends there, but to leave from here is really difficult. I knew it's going to be hard, but not this hard.. It's been an amazing year that I won't ever forget! Enjoy every moment guys too soon it is over! Back to South Africa in 2010!
Alray Rudman (2008/07/12)
Belgium Rocks My World!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Renato Morellin Scovino (2008/07/09)
In the last holiday I went to Soweto where I spent the whole week and I had a great experience about life and south africa!Oh gosh...everybody is leaving in the next weeks!! That's soooooo sad!! I'll miss you guys!!!!
Frinette Hall (2008/07/07)
DUDE!!! I love Austria!!!! I have so much friends and talking german is a pice of cake!!! I´m just so happy that SPAIN whon the soccer!!! Viva espana!!!!!
Anzel Nortjé (2008/07/06)
Hey hey!!! Just wanted to tell that Europe is the BEST place to travel!!!!
Kevin Hutcheson (2008/07/03)
Australia Rocks!
Chris Tucker (2008/06/23)
Come to France for the music festival. It happens once a year all over France. The music festival that took place in my town blew my mind. Bands everywhere, people just having the night of their life.
Frinette Hall (2008/06/22)
Whow, time FLIES!!!! Ich habe so viel spaß und Ich Liebe Östreich!!!!! We whent on the Euro tour, and man!! I just had so much fun and so little sleep!! Had to go to school the very next day after the 17 ,no sleep, day tour and fell a sleep in Class, NOT MY FAULT!! HEHEHEHEHE
Victor Simoni Marques (2008/06/10)
yo yo yo iam soo sad that all of my friend ( the oldies ) are going home ! Iam GONNA MISS U GUYS A LOT ! cheers
Victor Simoni Marques (2008/06/10)
yo yo yo iam soo sad that all of my friend ( the oldies ) are going home ! Iam GONNA MISS U GUYS A LOT ! cheers
Verena Lonzeck (2008/06/08)
It hurts so much to just even think about the thought, that I have to go home in 3 weeks. Really guys, u must enjoy your year and live every day as if it would be your last one (in your hostcountry), because after 11 months you will turn around and u can't remember where the year has gone.... I know, it sounds really greasy and stupid, but unfortunately it's true... So enjoy every second.... I really just don't wanna go home... Ever....
Charmaine Williams (2008/06/05)
Hey everyone,enjoy every second the time goes sooooo quickly!!!!!!!! Party,party,party the whole time its the best and Rio de Janeiro was beautiful everyine has to see it!!!! Be good and enjoy Lots of love Brasillllllllllll
pierre julien (2008/06/04)
I DON'T WANA GO HOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Lesego Marule (2008/06/04)
Looking forward to the summer!! havn't been off for a straight 3 months since i started school in 199wateva!! scary thing is....temparatures are gona reach 40+ degress ppl. My friends here think i should be used to it since i live in "africa"...no chance! so we'll c how toasted i get.
Alray Rudman (2008/06/03)
Loving Belgium in another way!!!
Ameet Kang (2008/06/03)
Well, i was allowed to wear civvies for the last week of school before exams. also, i went to an Afrikaans school and had some fun with my magic tricks there. Anyways, i'm sad that i have about a month and a half left!
Kevin Hutcheson (2008/06/03)
Loved the WA SAFARI, totally awesome!
Jonas Damgaard Harreskov (2008/05/28)
I was surfing in Jefferys bay last month (April). As i was surfing on a small wave heh (:, i saw something grey in the water. I came out ad fast as i could. I went over to my host brother and said i saw this grey thing there and it maybe was a shark?? He was just smiling and set it was a Dolpin that was swimming right next to me (:
Frinette Hall (2008/05/23)
I love Austria it is the best place ever, made so much friends and one of these days I have to say goodbey to my oldies... Snif Snif. CAN`T WAIT FOR EUROPE TOUR!! ONE MORE SLEEP Viel gruße und liebe, Frinette Bussi
Chris Tucker (2008/05/21)
While I was in Marseille I watch a soccer match between 2 big french teams and did the same in Paris. Go watch a live soccer match but not between clubs like Arsenal or Chelsea, like a town club, with fans that would give their life for their club. That shows you real love for a sport. Go to the Louvre as well. If you an art freak like me.
Renato Morellin Scovino (2008/05/20)
From the 25th-3rd of May i was in the land of the big five!THe kruger park was a beautiful life long experience!!! Seeing all the animals was amazing. I am so happy to have seen the big five and not to mention wild dogs, there are less than 300 in the whole reserve! Everyday that I am here I am enjoying South Africa more and more!!!!!!!!!
Alray Rudman (2008/05/05)
Viva la Belgique!!!!
Charmaine Williams (2008/05/02)
Hey exhangers,hope everyone is having a great time and not missing home alot. It has been 3 months already away from home time goes quickly. Enjoy every second!!!!!! Beijoooooooos
Anzel Nortjé (2008/05/02)
Aaaaaah!!!!! The snow is gone and now its getting hot again!!!!!!!!
Frinette Hall (2008/04/22)
ARG, fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun its just fun
Renato Morellin Scovino (2008/04/20)
I went to Knysna on the 19th of march to the 30th of March. while there we went to the cango caves and the Safari Ostrich farm. In the caves we went on the adventure tour! It was a Fantastic experience climbing through tiny gaps in the formation of the caves and with limited oxygen i survived to tell the tale! At the ostrich farm i learned about the anatomy of the ostrich and i got a chance in a life time to sit on one, my host sister got to ride on it!
Kevin Hutcheson (2008/04/11)
Met all the exchange students at our District Conference, and really got to know some of them well and I am sure they will be life long friends!
Alray Rudman (2008/04/06)
Italy is one of the best trips the Rotary offers in Belgium... It was exelent
Lesego Marule (2008/04/01)
Had a wonderful springbreak in Hawaii. Its a really beautiful place. I also went to Pearl Harbor. I did things i never thought i'd do in my life!! O and the weather was super because it was the closest weather to South Africa and i needed some sun! Now...Back to school
Sandy Liu (2008/03/26)
I got too many things to share!! A wonderful thing of Exchange is meeting the people. Not only the friends in South Africa. I even met the people from over the world! I'm so please to meet the other exchange students！！ I only come to South Africa, but I learned different things and culture from everywhere：） I think I've been to lots of place!I'm a really lucky student! I like visiting different schools! It's really interesting! you can meet more people, make more friends! you can experience alot by visiting schools! Anyway, South Africa is great! one year is really too short to see the whole country! I'm so sure I'll cry badly for leaving here. I love South Africa
Frinette Hall (2008/03/26)
WHOW!!! Skiíng is just great, I collided with another exchange student Carl, its was so funny. Can´t sled for my life!! Mis my family but having a to great time to actually think about it!!
Kevin Hutcheson (2008/03/15)
Been surfing, swimming at the beach, canoeing and playing a lot of sport. Getting to know lots of really nice people and making great friends.
kenny mlambo (2008/03/13)
fede!fede! hows everyone doing so far? are you homesick yet? im sweet! im having lots of fun here in the u.s of a...the weather started off very cold but now i love the snow...yeah and chris i second that motion, everyone go SKIING....KENNY
pierre julien (2008/03/12)
Everybody is in the tour and me i am at the school....
phillip partridge (2008/03/09)
hello japan is very pretty
Lesego Marule (2008/03/06)
Went to a football game and it was great! Now i am just looking forwad to springbreak because of 1) WARM WEATHER!! and 2) im going to hawaii!! but everything is getting better. everyday I try look forward to something new and it keeps me going=)
Frinette Hall (2008/03/05)
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Austria is just great, Have been playing in the snow and saw my behind a few times. LÖLÖLÖLÖL School is great, made allot of friends. The teachers...... some of them are so funny, and having 14 subjects is a really tireing job. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZz LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!
Chris Tucker (2008/03/04)
Everybody who reads this, go skiing!
Charmaine Williams (2008/03/04)
Oiiiii, I cant explain how much fun I´m having, Im making so many friends everywhere and everyone wants to be your friend. This place is amazing and so different,I dont think I wanna go back home I wanna stay here forever!!!!!!!!!
Simphiwe Mabusa (2008/03/02)
HEY EVERY1...IT'S SIMPHIWE...I HOPE EVERY1 IS HAVING A GREAT TIME COZ I KNOW I AM...IT'S REALI COLD HERE BUT I'M HAVING TOOOOOOOO MUCH FUN...CAN YOU GUYS BELIEVE THAT IT'S GONNA BE TWO MONTHS SINCE WE'VE BEEN AWAY 4RM BEAUTIFUL SOUTH AFRICA BUT I KNOW NO1 WANTS TO GO BACK....
Anzel Nortjé (2008/03/01)
Hello I went to visit the parlement on 22 February and got to meet some famous people here in Finland! Everything is made out of one of a kind materials and there are some things thats GOLD! The doors to the main hall are 5 m tall and is 500 kg!It's made of Bronze! I also went to one of the meetings in the main room!!!
Lisa Golden (2008/02/27)
South African experiences in Switzerland 1) Everyone wants to know how I can be white if I'm from South Africa 2)everyone also wants to know if I can speak "African", and look at me like Im lying when I say that there is no such thing. 3) They weren't lying about Swiss chocolate... Its AMAZING 4) They also weren't lying about the Swiss being incredibaly punctual... No "African time" here 5) EXCHANGE ROCKS!!
Chris Tucker (2008/02/21)
Been skiing, it is officially the most amazing sport, so much fun, I suggest everybody should try go skiing sometime in their life. Europe has such a chilled vibe, another thing everybody should do, come to Europe.
Lesego Marule (2008/02/06)
had a great time at my first district meeting. overwhelming at times but it went well
Anzel Nortjé (2008/02/04)
I went skiing for the first time in my life and couldn´t do any thing coz I was laughing to much because I keep on falling over!!!
Tamlyn Jayne De Wet (2008/02/03)
Everything in Hungary is going great. Im really having a great time. It started snowing on Wednesday morning on our way out the door,it was really awesome but really cold.
Chris Tucker (2008/01/30)
I went with my host father, sister and brother to a ski circuit up in the mountains, was incredible seeing snow for the first time. Being in a school with different languages and students has been quite an experience but so far has been a very good experience.
Tiffany Dalziel (2008/01/25)
I took the wrong train, then the wrong bus, twice!!!! Got lost for 3 hours but met amazing people, wasnt funny at the time but is now hilarious. X X X
Anzel Nortjé (2008/01/21)
Today I've built my first snowman and played in the snow it was the coolest thing I've done in my entire life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Verena Lonzeck (2008/01/08)
Yeah, and tomorrow we start with Matric =)
Megan Moll (2008/01/04)
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you!!! I'll be back in SA in 2 weeks and, to be honest, I'm really looking forward to it! I hope you guys are all well!!! love you loads:)
Noemie Dartois (2008/01/03)
I went to Sun Cityyyyyyyyyyyyy And I went to see the Lion King !!!!! And even the Peter Pan Show !!! =D
Morumo Maleka (2008/01/02)
woah...its been awhile since I wrote something here and now with 8 days left i just dont want my exchange to end. Its been the best year ever & I hope all the outbounds of 2007 have all had the best year ever despite the those moments when everything just seemed to be going wrong & SA seemed so far away!!! To all the newbies...I wish you all the best as you embark on the most amazing adventure of your life, make the best of every moment in your respective countries & remember to keep the South African flying high!!! P.S. Anyone going to brasil...i´d like to get in touch. my e-mail...morumo_maleka@yahoo.com msn: morumo_maleka@hotmail.com facebook: Morumo Maleka much love to everyone:)
Ryan Moran (2008/01/01)
Im in Port Elisabeth on the coast and I love it here. No offense to Joburg but the coast is way way better.
Matt Clarke (2008/01/01)
happy new years everyone, eish, only 3 days and i go back...sigh...love u all so much
Ameet Kang (2007/12/31)
This month has been awesome.. and it's gone by wayy too fast! it seems like yesterday that school finished, and now we are going back in a week! but it has been lots of fun, and plans are in the works to see more of the country, and i cant wait! Christmas was soo different this year... it was really wierd not having the freezing temeratures, the snow, the hot chocolate.. but it was an experience! Tonight is new year's eve, and it's going to be fun! next year is going to rock! Thats all for now!
Ryan Moran (2007/12/06)
Cape Town was an amazing experience. I encourage anybody to go on that tour. It is the most fun I have had in a long time.
Natalia Bilibio (2007/12/02)
I've got less than 2 months here...this is so sad!!! I don't wanna go back, i will miss everyone sooo much!!! ='(
Ameet Kang (2007/11/30)
This month has been amazingly awesome, I've traveled lots, seen the famous Cape Town, and have been having an all-around blast! Now the school holidays are on, and hopefully I can find lots of fun stuff to do!
Megan Moll (2007/11/30)
7 weeks to go...
Noemie Dartois (2007/11/29)
I went to Cape Town!!! The Place to be!!! It was lekker!!!
Mark Szabo (2007/11/27)
CAPE TOWN WAS AWESOME. Welcome to CAPE TOWN. :)
Matt Clarke (2007/11/26)
too soon until i go :(
Ryan Moran (2007/11/26)
The cape town tour was absolutely fantastic!! To all of you future fes' dont screw your tour up by doing something stupid. This is a once and a life time experience, take the money and run bitch run!
Jessica Herbert (2007/11/24)
Its ALREADY started snowing... and apparently that hasnt happened in around 40 years. But im not saying a thing to Jinx it. I LOVE SWISS WINTER!!! This is one of the most beautiful places in the world, everything is covered in "whiteness". Next years Winter in June/ July without snow is just going to be wierd. Good luck to all, for your last couple of weeks. GO BIG!
Douglas Armando Moreira Rocha (2007/11/23)
Just back from CT .... IT WAS FANTASTIC It was a really great experience and it sucks to be back to Johannesboring ... But I will be there soon again for Christmas_________ NEWBIES ... YOU ROCK !!!!!!!! I think I have made friends for the whole life ... And it really does hurt when I think of going back in 1 month ... But Goodbye we just say when we die hey !!!! Just really want also to thanks Traci and Edith for the awesome tour ... Guys I really gonna miss you all ... South Africa will always be in my heart and in my thoughts... LOTSA LUV
Isobel Kolbe (2007/11/15)
Hey everyone! shocker, only a month of school in Denmark left, its so weird. ENJOY the last bit and best of luck to all the outbounds for next year, you guys are going to have such a blast! e-mail me with any news of ANYTHING, or if you have any questions and all those beautiful things! -->isobel.kolbe@gmail.com
Jenna-Lee Kourie (2007/11/12)
ABSOLUTELY LOVING EVERY SECOND! Learning, experiencing and appreciating so much! I have seen and experienced so much that my eyes are seeing things through a different light... I can feel that i have changed and have had many comments about that too. I have made the french and so many others aware of South Africa that the first visitors are arriving at the end of january. My Rotary club is great and i really enjoy going to the meetings. My host families have been so different but all fantastic! My school is reasonable and understanding, and i have been chosen twice by the school to represent them. I have made plenty of friends and do not know how i am going to leave my life here in France... Thank you once again for this opportunity. See you all soon
Rebecca Trout (2007/11/09)
Keeping it thai all the way homies!! full moon was amazing, and I love all my newbies. Exchange is the best just when it's about to end. Murphy's law!
Hanna Mansukoski (2007/11/03)
Kruger was cool, we saw almost everything: elephants, rhinos, zeebras, impala and other antilopes, hippos, crocodiles, leopard, wildgogs, african wild cat, honeybadgers, giraffes and so on, When I went back school after Kruger all my friends come to me : "We missed u so much!" :) My mum comes here in Dec for two weeks, that's gonna be nice.
Megan Moll (2007/11/03)
I hate winter!!!!! It's soooooooo cold!!!!!!!!! And having to ride to school at 7 in the morning when it's 3 degrees doesn't really help much... it's quite exhausting having to freeze and defrost all the time... looking forward to a good ol' jozi summer!!!=P
Ryan Moran (2007/11/02)
WOW my experiences here have all been so wonderful. One experience that I really enjoyed was when I got FREE VIP tickets to Boktown on the night of the Rugby Worldcup Finals. Holy man, that was the coolest thing I have done in a long time. BOKKE!! haha Springboks World Champs '07 Final Score= Boks-15 England-6
Douglas Armando Moreira Rocha (2007/11/01)
Heya people !!!! Just 2 months to go home ... thats pretty sad I really like here and my year was gr8 Hope you newbies enjoy a lot... Hey cant wait for CT !!!! Its going to be realy crazy .... It was good to meet some of the newbies lyk Jonnas, Jonnas Den. , Verena, Eragon( haha), Mark and Alisa ... u rock guys see u all in Cape town
Calla Kennedy (2007/10/29)
I LOVE BRASIL!!!! TE AMO!!!!
Noemie Dartois (2007/10/22)
Learnt a lot of things .... Great life in South Africa ... I'm just enjoying myself !!!
Jessica Herbert (2007/10/17)
9 MONTHS ON FRIDAY!!! This year has flown by so fast. I cant't believe Eurotour is over though. Honestly, the best 2 weeks of my exchange year. I hope everyone lives up the last couple months of their exchange. And to the July/ Aug arrivals. Enjoy this experience while you can!!!
Morumo Maleka (2007/10/17)
less than 3 months left...how freaky is it that soon we´ll all be back in our respectove countries!!!!!!Live up your last few months everyone...
Matt Clarke (2007/10/12)
sjee hom pappie
Isobel Kolbe (2007/10/11)
Hey all! and we're back into the winter here in the north! which is sad in that it reminds me of when we arrived! send me an e-mail if you're an outbound to Denmark or if you have anything interesting to tell me, otherwise, I will see you guys in just over 2 months, bummer--isobel.kolbe@gmail.com
Sini Jalonen (2007/10/11)
Hellouuuu for everybody! How are you girls and boys? I can't wait that I can see you all in cape town tour:)
Ryan Moran (2007/10/08)
This has been the best 75 days I have ever encountered. To all you outbounds out there, don't screw this up, you will regret it. Just have fun and enjoy the time you have with your new friends and family. It goes by fast. I have been here like I said 75 days and yet it seems like I just got here. -Yank-
Calla Kennedy (2007/10/08)
hey everyone!!!! so yeah the time has come again when we going to see each other. no offence but that sucks. i dont want to go back just yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well live it to the fullest guys!!!! bjs.............
Megan Moll (2007/10/07)
enjoy the last 3 months guys!!! see you all in jan!!!:)
Ryan Moran (2007/10/03)
This has so far been the best 70 days I have ever experienced. This is my dream come true. I love it here in South Africa, the people are friendly and the exchange rate is loving me :-p. I am looking forward to the cape tour and everything that follows.
Audrey Van Gilder (2007/10/01)
You know how they say that the world gets smaller when you see more of it? I'm beginning to believe that, because I was just in Durban over the school holiday and out of however many million people live there, I ran into Pierre from France! We didn't even know we'd be there at the same time, so it was completely random luck to get to say hi. :]
Hanna Mansukoski (2007/09/28)
Matric dance was nice experience, I was though waitress. Some pictures from there and my friends: http://irc-galleria.net/archive.php?nick=Hanina&image_id=67402443 R.C.L camp was very cool, we had camoflouging,obstical courses, problemsolving activities, jacob's ladder and lot of fun! People here are very friendly and nice.I'vebeen here just like 6 weeks but even now I know it is going to be hard to leave. I love my own country,but South Africa is very nice too.
Douglas Armando Moreira Rocha (2007/09/19)
HEYA !!!! Just telling that I am looking for Cape Town, to meet my old friends , Matt, Sami ,Louri and for sure Natalia... and to meet some of our newbies... WE GONNA ROCK ON hey.. Guys it has been already 8 months... a lots of ups and downs ... but an incredible experience !!! NEWBIES BETTER YOU ENJOY HAAAHAHHA... take care guys and see u in Cape Town
Matt Clarke (2007/09/19)
hey hey everyone, cant wait for cape town tour, nows its paid 4 its gettin close
Rebecca Trout (2007/09/17)
It sucks to be a girl in thailand!
Noemie Dartois (2007/09/16)
Enjoooyyy your life ;)
Jessica Herbert (2007/09/14)
Eurotour is coming up sooooon!!!! yay!!!! I'll let you all know, what you missed out on as soon as I'm back!!! hehe. England/ South Africa game tonight!!! *GO BOKKE!!!!!!*
Megan Moll (2007/09/05)
just over four months left and we'll see each other all again!!! make the most of it, guys!!! 'm expecting to hear tons of awesome stories=D new outbounds (and anyone else, for that matter=P): email me at meganmoll@gmail.com. i'm in germany this year and would love to hear from you if you've got any questions etc.
Vincent Kozakiewicz (2007/09/02)
France is so cool i luv it i want to stay longer
Isobel Kolbe (2007/09/01)
hey there everyone!! i think ive actually done two of these monthly reports in the last month, but i cant remember!! i hope veryone's enjoying the last couple of months!! no! dont think about that! good luck to all you new ones! send me an email, just for fun or if we havnt spoken in a while!! isobel.kolbe@gmail.com
Charné van Jaarsvald (2007/08/31)
Wow. The summer has been amazing!!! This has been the first time that I have gone 3 months without some form of schooling since the age of 4. I have done stax of travelling and meet a ton of intresting people. I have never had so much fun in my life and exprienced a whole bunch of new things all at once. I even got to eat a deep fried candy bar which, even though you can taste the calories in it melting on to your hips, was very delicious.
Hiro Taira (2007/08/30)
Hi! I have got mumps,but I live still now.
Julia Buergi (2007/08/28)
I past in biology! I had 43%... You can gatulate me. =) Julia from Switzerland
Mark Szabo (2007/08/27)
Morumo Maleka (2007/08/22)
Sete Meses...NOSSA GENTE... 7 months and still going strong! I hope you all are still partying up a storm...enjoy the last few months to the full...
Matt Clarke (2007/08/19)
one newbie met, sini you are awesome, cant wait to meet everyone else on cape town tour, enjoy, matt
irshaad sayed (2007/08/11)
there are gret things to experience and see in thailand. there are so many things that u can only see here in thailand and nowhere else in the world. yes sometimes you see a whole family on 1 motorbike, haha yes 4 people which isnt unusual.
Megan Moll (2007/08/03)
I'm not quite sure what I'm going to do without well-organised public transport when I get back to SA! I'm going to have to work hard to get my driver's license!=P
Calla Kennedy (2007/08/02)
NOSSA. EU ADORO BRASIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rebecca Trout (2007/08/02)
I love thailand. You do such random things when you're here. Like the other day I helped these people herd their cows. It was so much fun. And then we sat and ate lunch together, and talked thai! Banoque banoque!
Alex Bernatzky (2007/08/02)
Overdosing on vitamins can cure anything
Isobel Kolbe (2007/07/30)
I am LOVING denmark! everyone should come over here! might be going to Luxembourg in the next two weeks, it'll be AWESOME!! hope all the new outbounds in SA are having fun at their orientations, those are weekends you wont easily forget so have fun!!
Jessica Herbert (2007/07/22)
Switzerland! The next best place on Earth after South Africa!!! I spent the last 2 weeks in a summer camp with my first host sister and "BLAURING". It was awesome and I had an amazing time. And for those of you who do not know: Switzerland can get VERY hot when it wants to!
Matt Clarke (2007/07/22)
woohoo...loving it all here...went to kruger nat park...saw damian and kurt again...can u believe it!
Morumo Maleka (2007/07/14)
Brasil is toooo amazing! Can´t believe I´m going to be an oldie...time flies!!!!
Megan Moll (2007/06/30)
I leave for Spain in 2 weeks time!!! so excited!!!!!!=D
Alex Bernatzky (2007/06/30)
Being broke sucks ass
Matt Clarke (2007/06/19)
to the inbounds leaving now, travel safe, have a schweet time back home and stay in touch as much as possible. enjoy, matt
Isobel Kolbe (2007/06/18)
so they say the hardest part is over! that was it? hehehe, there's only one sad thing, saying goodye to our oldies! but what a ball it's been!!
jason van der westhuizen (2007/06/18)
canada rocks
Jessica Herbert (2007/06/16)
Saying Goodbye to the Oldies is rather tough, but the thought of newbies arriving in August makes me feel better!!! Hope everyone is having as awesome a time as I am. To all the Oldies who are leaving back in SA, I hope you all had an amazing time and SA was blessed to have you around!!! GO BIG!!!!!!!
Calla Kennedy (2007/06/14)
I LOVE THIS COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THESE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THE WEATHER!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MY FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS CITY!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELL I EVEN LOVE MY SCHOOL!!!
tae rungpao (2007/06/10)
Hi guys. This is my last report and I don't have much to write. So it was very nice to meet you guys I will remember you guys for ever and I hope all the new students are having a great time here for the next 6 months and take care yourself. One day I will go visit you guys if you don't mine and if you guys come to Thailand you must write to me. Please add my e-mail and write to me because I have only some e-mail from you guys. te_gu_t@hotmail.com I will leaving on 14th June 10.00AM. Who can come please come. Weranat (Tae) Roongpao THAILAND
Douglas Armando Moreira Rocha (2007/06/04)
New students , South Africa is a lovelly country and if you have the skills you gonna enjoy a lot... I hope that your stay here has a lot of fun!!!!
Vincent Kozakiewicz (2007/06/03)
i'm coming up so you better get this party started ..... loud music and YAY i leave for eurotour today my exchange is finally starting je allez à PARIS a joud hui
Megan Moll (2007/05/31)
Went to Berlin for the weekend with my aunt... it was amazing! i hope everyone is having a fab time, wherever you may be! love ya=D
Rebecca Trout (2007/05/30)
I went on southern tour an April, and it was amazing. Saw some really cool things, and went to the beach a lot. I love exchange students.
Morumo Maleka (2007/05/23)
Oi Gente... I hope ya´ll are still having a blast on exchange because I am & the amazon was just tooo amazing! Lotsa love
Matt Clarke (2007/05/23)
all the inbounds who are going home soon, u guys and gals rock!!! gonna miss u all heaps, RSA is schweet
Jessica Herbert (2007/05/15)
I recently moved families. And I wish the best of luck to those of you who have not yet moved. I hope you get such loving families as I have. Im so happy! I miss my last family, but its all part of the experience!? Enjoy it People!
jason van der westhuizen (2007/05/14)
EVERY ONE WHO THOUGHT CANADA WAS ALL SNOW YOU WHERE WRONG HAHAHA I GOT SUN
Isobel Kolbe (2007/05/13)
yay!almost 4 months and im having a ball! went to sweden for a day the other day and eurotour in a week! to every one who's getting interviewed or has been accepted (im not sure how far the processes are..) but you guys are gonna have such a ball! and to the short term guys you really should have gone long term! luvis and keep in contact! Is isobel.kolbe@gmail.com
Vincent Kozakiewicz (2007/05/09)
j aime la france
tae rungpao (2007/05/06)
Calla Kennedy (2007/05/03)
Hey everyone! hope you living it up!!!! abraços e beijos! calla....
Jenna-Lee Kourie (2007/04/16)
I have had the most unforgettable experiences here in France. Whoever says travelling isn't contagious was wrong!!!! To go out and explore and EXPERIENCE is something that no-one who hasn't done it can appreciate. It opens one's eyes so wide! The Rotary way is best as you live the culture...
Jessica Herbert (2007/04/16)
O MY WORD!!! I love this country... Im having such a blast and I hope all you guys are too. Although Im even more patriotic than I was before I left, if that is even possible?! Hope everyones keeping a heads up about the Cricket World Cup? lol. Cause its sending me into a depression! *tear* Luv you guys Hope u having a fabbbbb time!!! *Jess*
jason van der westhuizen (2007/04/10)
CANADA IS SO COOL I LOVE IT HERE
Vincent Kozakiewicz (2007/04/09)
FRANCE IS THE GREATEST PLACE IN THE WORLD. jèm la france ps spelling sucks but i get by. AND to any1 who is thinking of coming here dont worry about the language it will come
tae rungpao (2007/04/09)
Hi Guys. How is horiday? Where you been...? I hope you guys enjoy your horiday. see you soon
Calla Kennedy (2007/04/05)
Ola gente!!!!! tudo bom??? brasil é muito bonita! e muito legal! NOSSA!!!! eu tenho aqui 2 meses! (i hope that makes sense, hahahaha) sounds like everyone is having fun! since we not sure if johan is alive....maybe he died in that world record eating thing he was going for? enjoy people!!!! beijos! tchau! calz....
Morumo Maleka (2007/04/03)
Hey dudes...TWO MONTHS IN BRAZIL and I´M LOVING IT!!!
Samira Poliseli Furtado (2007/03/31)
I had a great experience a few weeks ago. We went to the Tarlton International Drag Racing, I really enjoyed, that place was very nice, all the cars and the bikes were amezing. I really had fun!
Samira Poliseli Furtado (2007/03/31)
I had a great experience a few weeks ago. We went to the Tarlton International Drag Racing, I really enjoyed, that place was very nice, all the cars and the bikes were amezing. I really had fun!
Samira Poliseli Furtado (2007/03/31)
I had a great experience a few weeks ago. We went to the Tarlton International Drag Racing, I really enjoyed, that place was very nice, all the cars and the bikes were amezing. I really had fun!
Matt Clarke (2007/03/29)
South Africa have no chance in the World Cup The Aussies will win Cannot wait till the Kruger Tour This place rocks
Charné van Jaarsvald (2007/03/29)
Buffalo High School is state champs!!!! -everything good happens on eexchange its like the world is just trying to make you have a better exprience-
Alex Bernatzky (2007/03/26)
District conference ROCKED!!!!! i got to spend so much time with my oldies and thay are fricken AWESOME!!!!
Sandra Olmesdahl (2007/03/25)
Canada is an amazingly diverse country. There have been times when I got the impression that I was in China, not Canada! The people here are really awesome, and they will help anyone fit right in to their society! The snowboarding is also really great, and it is so much colder than Africa! It was 10C the other day, and I was saying how warm it is!
Rebecca Trout (2007/03/25)
If you are ever in thailand get a thai massage. It's great!
Douglas Armando Moreira Rocha (2007/03/17)
Well, Exchange Students, don`t go to any hairdresser without company, because I didn't understand what they wanted to do with my heir, and in the end I ask them to shave it ... HORRRIBLE hahhahahahhahahaha
jason van der westhuizen (2007/03/05)
CANADA IS SO COOL AND I LOVE IT :D (LOOK AT MY LITTLE FACE COOL HAY)
Jessica Herbert (2007/03/05)
O my word, where to begin! I am loving Switzerland soo much! The people here are amzing and for, probably the first time ever, I can honestly say that I am loving school. I`ve made many friends, (Must be my South African charm) and Im learning german really fast. Thankfully. I went to the Shakira concert with my host sister about 2 weeks ago? We travelled over an hour... just to get there. I love living in a small country?? hehe. Tschus
Morumo Maleka (2007/03/04)
Hey Dudes.... NOSSA...i´m loving Brazil and cant believe we´re in March already..soon we´ll be in June!!!Hope everyone is having a great time in their respective countries! Tchau & Beijos
Morumo Maleka (2007/03/04)
Hey Dudes.... NOSSA...i´m loving Brazil and cant believe we´re in March already..soon we´ll be in June!!!Hope everyone is having a great time in their respective countries! Tchau & Beijos
Alex Bernatzky (2007/03/04)
hey everybody hope things are going well in good ol SA or whatever country you happen to be in at this time
Calla Kennedy (2007/02/28)
Hey hey! hope everythings going great for everyone all over the world! hope you getting fat! hehehehehe.....
tae rungpao (2007/02/28)
Hi Guys. How it's going? I think you guys are very well and get ready for the Tour. I mean the money (ha ha ha).I also don't pay yet but I will pay soon. And I am hoping everybody coming. Tae.
Megan Moll (2007/02/28)
Ich liebe Deutschland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Isobel Kolbe (2007/02/28)
hey all! Ive just come back from two get togethers on the mainland, lots and lots of fun!! There were 160 exchange students and we all had a a whole big gala evening where wo got to wear formal dresses and things, everyone looked great!but please send me an email! isobel.kolbe@gmail.com lots of viking love Isobel
Matt Clarke (2007/02/26)
south africa is lekker!! not long till the safari tour...cant wait 2 meet u all cheers matt
Douglas Armando Moreira Rocha (2007/02/10)
THANK U FOR SUPPORT THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE
Sandra Olmesdahl (2007/02/06)
Hi all, Canada is an amazing place! I am really enjoying it here! It couldn't be better!
Vincent Kozakiewicz (2007/02/05)
WOW my first weeks in france have kicked @$$. It so beautiful the country but if your heading this way bring really comfortable shoes cause your gonna be walking a hell of alot. And there is no SA shops so you are going to miss things like: borewors and biltong
Morumo Maleka (2007/02/05)
Brazil is AMAZING! As the brazillians would say legou(COOL)! Cant wait to see you guys in 2008 all fat after all the new food u ate hahahaha! Good luck and all the best
tae rungpao (2007/02/03)
Hi guys. How is school? I hope you guys everything fine. And I hope to see you guys next tour na. {^_^}
Charné van Jaarsvald (2007/02/02)
I never reallized Exchange would be such a mojar culture shock but it is the most amazing thing I have ever done! I am loving every moment of it!
Calla Kennedy (2007/02/01)
Nossa! (i don´t believe it - something like that....) brasil rocks!!!!!!!!!! to everyone that is on exchange this year - have a ripper of a time and don´t waste any opportunities that come round and like everyone always says - make the most of it.... i would love to hear of your experiences and to see awesome photos so if you would love to share, then e-mail me on callaballa@gmail.com or add me on hotmail, chic163@hotmail.com for a chat. tchau.....calla....
Megan Moll (2007/01/31)
Wow! from the minute i stepped onto the plane in Joburg, i have been having the most amazing time! i have absolutely no regrets about leaving home for a year (well, not yet at least...:P). i hope that all you outbounds are loving your respetive host countries just as much and making the most of what you are given. to all the (now) oldies in SA: enjoy the rest of your year... to all the newies, good luck! to all the rebounds to and from SA: i hope that you are settling back down okay and not missing your host country too much. have fun in whatever you do! all my love, megan (in deutschland) xxx
Matt Clarke (2007/01/29)
Everybody i have met has been so helpful. From my host family to school students to teachers (most of them anyway) i have felt very welcomed into this wonderful country. I hope to meet all the other inbounds as soon as possible and cant wait for the Northern tour.
johan van rooyen (2007/01/29)
australia is hot!!!!
Rebecca Trout (2007/01/28)
Okay so thjailand is interesting I've been havin fun but there are some changes I have to get used to like, takin off my shoe4s when I get in the gouse and eating wierd food with a spoon and a fork instead of with a knife and fork, and I saw an elephant on the road the other day, it was wierd. Hope everybody is havin fun. Specially all the other South africans in thailand and all the peeps I met at orientations. Live it up and hola at me when you wanna talk.
Morumo Maleka (2007/01/22)
Wow...I cant believe that I am actually in BRAZIL!This is really a dream come true! I´, so excited because I´m going on holiday tomorrow and I´ll finally get to see the beach!YAY...cant wait to do some shopping and buy my first pair of Havainas slip slops! Hope everuone is enjoying their exchange! Miss u guys...Lotsa love...Morumo:-)
tae rungpao (2007/01/21)
Hi guys. How about you? I hope everybody are coming to Mpumpangla tour.And to the newies hope you are enjoying in S.A. as much as I am.