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A photo that we took at school when my host has already finished the activity

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Photo with my host ❤️, that day it was a shopping day

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Very common to mix everything, what appears in the bowl is a typical food that is eaten when you watch the Super Bowl. 

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My first impression of the trip was very emotional and very happy because it was the first time I traveled alone and left the country. When I arrived in Minneapolis I was very excited to be able to meet my host and his family in person, who were the people who made me happiest in those days.

I really loved my host family, I always felt very accompanied and happy. They managed to make me feel like I was at home and the nicest thing I took was the friendship I could make with my host.

An unusual meal that my host's mom cooked for me but very tasty was the hotdish casserole. I would eat it a thousand times more, a combination of something soft for the filling but the top makes it crispy, and that made it very tasty

I liked the school, something different from ours is that each student could choose the subjects in which he wanted to be, they also had subjects that were called "study hall" and there you could advance tasks or pending things. Another different thing is that the teacher stayed in the classroom, it was the student who had to move and the classes were from 8am to 15pm, with a break in the morning of 20 minutes and another of 15 minutes in the afternoon and a lunch of 30 minutes. Regarding lunch, the food was free and if you wanted to add snacks or drinks you had to pay for it separately. Also, each cell phone had to be in the locker and the school gave each student a tablet for the whole year where they worked and did their homework at school and from their homes.

A very funny memory was when I went sliding in the snow with the friends of my host's brother, at first I was very scared, but it was super funny and I also went with them to the trampoline park which was super fun.

Finally, beyond what I have known from another culture and the different places or experiences I lived, something that I will never forget in my life is Ingrid, my host, a very good and sweet person, I felt that I connected a lot with her and she made me very happy at all times, I hope she does too. Her mom and her brother too, very good people and sweet, and of the whole trip, what I highlight most is my host family, and whenever I think of Minneapolis I will remember them, always very grateful

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The best experience in my opinion since I got here was going to universal studios, it was so much fun and the rides were amazing!!

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That is Nola’s room in which I am staying in a those are both of her cute cats.

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Yesterday we went with Lara, Lauti and our hosts to a very famous place called “Crumbl Cookies” and they were delicious.

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- The flight from Argentina felt super long and I was kind of nervous to meet new

people. Although I was nervous I was also really excited to meet the culture!

-I found the food here really good here but at the same time the portions are huge. My

favorite dish I ate since being here was the spicy chicken sandwich from “The

cheesecake factory”. Another thing that surprised me was that in the majority of the restaurants usually offer drink refills for free!

-My host family is the sweetest, they told me that they have already hosted a few

other exchange students and it shows because they treat me so well and make me

feel so comfortable. Also they are always suggesting places they can take me.

-The main difference I noticed was that the students are always changing classes and

classrooms. Also every student has a different schedule with different classes and

the classes are mixed with people of all ages (which for us is not common).

-One thing I love is that the school days are shorter because they end at 2.45pm and they

get an early day out every week. Lastly I noticed that they get an hour (or 30 min, it

depends on the day) of academic support where they can study and ask the teachers

for help or do homework which I think is really important.

-One thing that really shocked me is that here people have much more of an early

routine (they eat dinner at 5.30pm and they are in bed by 8.30pm) which in Argentina

is the opposite because we usually go to bed at 11.30pm

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The trip was not that long, especially because I was able to fall asleep quickly in the 9 hour flight to Boston. I will say that airplane food it’s not for me.

Last Friday, my host family took us to a local restaurant that served burgers and nachos, and they were amazing.

I would say my favorite part of the trip so far has been spending time with my Argentinian friends while also meeting new people (e. g. friends from my host or other’s student host). If I had to mention one particular moment, it would be spending time with all of them on the Mall of America on Saturday.

My host family is nice and relaxed, they make Nacho and I feel really comfortable.

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on the second day i tried this ice cream that is very famous here

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this are Isabella’s friends, i met them in her birthday party

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When I arrived in Minnesota I was very excited to meet my host family. The flight went by quickly,

all the personal In the plane were nice.

On the first day, with my friend Guada we tried Chipotle for the first time. This is a very famous store

where you can find burritos that are very big. The burrito was more spicy than what we had expected,

so we didn’t like it that much. I would rate it eight out of ten.

My host family is very nice, I can feel comfortable with them. They give me my own bedroom so I can

have my space if I want to call my mom, be alone, etc. On Sunday mornings they go to church, I think

that is a nice routine.

De La salle High School is bigger than our school in Argentina and it's different. Here the students

don’t have their own classroom, depending on the subject, they go to different classrooms

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1. The trip: the trip was too long and tired but I managed to be comfortable, the connection was too long too but it was funny.

2. The food: the first day the food wasn’t good but then I tried different places and i liked it.

3. My host family: they are nice people, they are attentive to how am i feeling, if i need something, etc. for example the first they when we were talking i mentioned that i liked coca, so then the next they Paul’s dad bought me coca for mi freezer.

4. The school: the school here its too different than the la Salle in Argentina, in class they are all quiet while the teacher is talking and explaining but when the teacher asks something to the class they are quiet too, so it’s kind of weird.

5. A funny but horrible memory that i have from the trip was at migrations in Houston a police officer take my money away from me but I don’t know why, but it was a joke.

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1. The trip itself (journey, arrival, first emotions):

The trip from Argentina to Los Angeles was long. I felt nervous and missed my family, but I was also excited to be here.

2. The food (a dish you loved or found unusual):

The food here isn't as good as in Argentina but is okey. I miss the strong flavors of Argentine food.

3. Your host family (their traditions, daily routine, how they made you feel welcome):

My host mom is from Ukraine, and my host dad is from Chile. They take me to many places, making me feel welcome.

4. The school (differences from your own school, something that stood out):

The school is different from my school in Argentina. I noticed that students participate a lot in class discussions and they make a lot of silence during the classes.

5. Share a funny, surprising, or memorable experience from your trip:

We went to Nba match and it was to great and yesterday we watch superbowls match

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The journey to Minneapolis, Minnesota, was long but enjoyable. We had a layover in Houston, but time passed quickly, probably because of the excitement of the trip. When we finally arrived, the first thing that hit me was the cold. Last Friday we tried an amazing burger at a restaurant, unfortunately, I can’t recall its name, but the taste definitely stayed with me. Surprisingly, I didn’t try anything too unusual. My host family was incredibly kind and welcoming. They really cared about us, which made me feel at home. The family consisted of the mom, her husband, and Nicho, their son. One thing that stood out to me was their eating schedule. They had meals much earlier than I was used to, and sometimes they didn’t even have dinner, which left me feeling a little hungry at night. Another interesting aspect of their home was how social it was there were always friends of Nicho coming over. The school, was located on Nicollet Island, which was already something unique. Unlike our school, it only had high school students, but it was much bigger. What really shocked me, though, was how students chose their own classes instead of following a fixed schedule for each year. One funny moment happened while Tincho and I were at a shopping mall. We were talking to a shop worker, and because of our accent, he assumed we were Russian.

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This was Emi and I on the first day at school, we were very excited!

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On the second night my host and I did face masks and it was so fun!

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In n Out was so far the best food I’ve tried here

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The trip to get to LA was very long in my opinion but it was very fun. Once we got there we were all very excited. At first, I was very nervous to meet my host but she was very nice to me and she took me to get lunch. On the second day we went to In n Out to eat a burguer and it was really good! So far it was my favorite meal. My host family is really nice and they always make sure comfortable which I think is really important. The school is pretty big and something that surprised me was that each student has a different schedule and that on fridays they can wear any clothes they want if they pay a dollar. A memorable experience from the trip so far is when we went to Din Tai Fung, a chinese restaurant, with my host and her friend Ava and we had such a nice time!

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Describe your first impressions of:
The trip itself (journey, arrival, first emotions)
The food (a dish you loved or found unusual)
Your host family (their traditions, daily routine, how they made you feel welcome)
The school (differences from your own school, something that stood out)
Share a funny, surprising, or memorable experience from your trip.
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One related to food (a meal you tried and your opinion about it)
One with your host family or house (describe a special moment)
One from school or an activity (highlight an interesting experience)