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 ā 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!!!! abraįos 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. jčm 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.