Be a part of the Upstate Global Community

This was the inaugrial year for the partnership between the Upstate Family Resource Center and the EF Foundation, and what a wonderful year it has been!
Seven students from seven different countries came to our community to experience life in America and to share their culture as well.  It is safe to say that these teenagers have done more in this one school year than most teenagers do before adulthood.
The benefits are not only for the students--- their host families learn about a new culture first hand and gain a lasting friendship with the student and their families.

**don't miss the student videos at the bottom of this post**

Some of the exchange students had to opportunity to read to elementary school students

German exchange student, Marco, reads to Hendrix Elementary Students

Finnish exchange student, Reetta, reads to students at Boiling Springs Elementary School

 

Several students even created videos about their experiences--CHECK THESE OUT!
Iselin's video (voted best video by EF Foundation)
Francesca's video
Reetta's video
Marco's video


Interested in hosting a foreign exchange student next school year???   Call Kelley! 578-6013 For more information, visit the EF Foundation's website