The Experiment France: Cultural Discovery Pre-Departure Orientation by World Learning Youth Exchange https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c Welcome! Bonjour! You'll see 3 "buckets" (columns) on this Padlet. Using the [+], add your post under each prompt and feel free to engage with your fellow participants. This Padlet will be shared with your group, group leaders, and our in-country staff on your program. en-us 2026-05-26 14:45:02 UTC 2026-06-06 17:58:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/svg/1f1eb-1f1f7.svg Share your name & where you are calling from WorldLearning https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3930093786 2026-05-26 14:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3930093786 What are you looking forward to learning on your program this summer? WorldLearning https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3930093787 2026-05-26 14:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3930093787 Hi, I'm Anna Gail, Senior Program Officer, calling from southern Vermont WorldLearning https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3930093789 Greetings, I'm Dr. Anna Gail Caunca (she/her) and go by Anna Gail or AG. I have been working with World Learning since 2015 and this is my 5th summer with The Experiment. I love collaborating with our global partners and supporting participants to expand their worldview. I'm a mama, pickleball player, and a beginner circus arts aerialist.

]]> 2026-05-26 14:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3930093789 Post your questions here WorldLearning https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3930093797 If we don't get to all the questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to info@experiment.org.

]]> 2026-05-26 14:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3930093797 lnoel39 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3932892322 Hi everyone!

I’m Laurie, and I’m World Learning's partner in France! I’ve been working at CEI since 2017 and have been leading the 'Welcome to France' team since late 2024.

I’ve been building summer programs for The Experiment since 2018, and I love welcoming you to my country :)

I’m a big fan of movies and reading, and I'm really into sports!

]]> 2026-05-28 09:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3932892322 My name is Iris and I'm from Brattleboro, Vermont https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933254367 2026-05-28 16:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933254367 Hi, I am Valeria Gallegos and I am from Houston,Texas! https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933254852 2026-05-28 16:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933254852 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933255224 I am looking forward to experiencing being in a new country and speaking French in the real world.

]]> 2026-05-28 16:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933255224 Hello! I'm Sardonyx and I'm calling from Houston, Texas. I'm most looking forward to the train rides because I've never been on a train before https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933255240 2026-05-28 16:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933255240 Hi, I am Carmen and I'm calling from Westchester, New York! https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933255307 2026-05-28 16:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933255307 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933256176 My name is Lucas, and Im calling from Vermont.

]]> 2026-05-28 16:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933256176 Hello, My Name is Ella Cook and I am from Bowdoin, Maine. https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933256342 2026-05-28 16:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933256342 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933256839 Im most looking forward to practicing French.

]]> 2026-05-28 16:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933256839 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933257329 I am looking forward to trying the new foods and experiencing new things in France.

]]> 2026-05-28 16:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933257329 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933257374 Im looking forward to being more immersed in the French culture and practice french

]]> 2026-05-28 16:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933257374 Hey y’all! I’m Wyatt and I am from Atlanta, Georgia. https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933257783 2026-05-28 16:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933257783 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933278254 when will we find out who our host family is?

]]> 2026-05-28 16:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933278254 Hello, my name is Olu Adewusi, and I am from Newark, New Jersey. https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933301537 2026-05-28 17:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933301537 I am looking forward to seeing how different life is in Europe. https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933302085 2026-05-28 17:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933302085 Q & A Closed WorldLearning https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933378513 Please watch the recording to your France Pre-Departure Orientation for all responses to the questions: https://youtu.be/HoI5HSAN41c. Q & A is no longer being monitored at this time, so reach out to info@experiment.org with any further questions you may have.

]]> 2026-05-28 19:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3933378513 Hi my name is Hadassah and I’m from Key West, Florida. hadassah343 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3943460665 2026-06-06 17:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3943460665 I’m definitely looking forward to learning the language. I can’t wait to appreciate the culture and admire the differences. hadassah343 https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3943462312 2026-06-06 17:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/WorldLearning/xrr55pdwij9qef6c/wish/3943462312