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  Exchange Student Experiences-- Part 1

  March 5, 2019

  There are quite a few exchange students at Peninsula Catholic High School thanks to its thriving international program. These students come from many different countries and have different cultures and values, and sometimes it is hard to adapt to the new lifestyle. As one of the foreign exchange students here at PC, it’s a privilege for me to talk about some of the things I experienced when I moved here.   First and foremost, one of the biggest challenges that international students face is how to adjust to the differences between American society and those in our home countries. Schools in my home country of China often have 50 or more students per classroom, which can make students feel very isolated.  At first it was hard for me to adjust to the more connected and fri ... Read More