Beatrice Borelli’s story: from Treviglio (Bergamo) to the USA for a year, with Intercultura and the support of the Pesenti Foundation.
1st Quarter: 2017, September
2nd Quarter: 2017, December
3rd Quarter: 2018, March
It’s not a host family anymore, it’s my family. I really feel great. We have little discussions here and there, but this happens in any family. Debating is always a healthy thing.
Relationships with the host family:
It’s not a host family anymore, it’s my family. I really feel great. We have little discussions here and there, but this happens in any family. Debating is always a healthy thing.
Relations with the host community and friends:
I found true friends here. We spend a lot of time together and I already know that leaving them will be very difficult. Now we are preparing for prom, one of the most anticipated events of the school year.
Inclusion and academic achievement with respect to performance and interactions with teachers and peers:
School here is much easier than in Italy: there is less stress and teachers want you to reason, not simply memorize. They are very professional and always available to help students.
Extracurricular activities:
I have joined the athletics team absolutely enjoy it. Running requires a great deal of commitment and perseverance, but with the help and support of my teammates everything is easier.
Three beautiful things I will never forget:
My first athletic competition. Finding out that my host sister is pregnant. My birthday party with all my friends.
Three nasty things I will never forget:
Being chased by a drunk man in Chicago.
Other:
I thank my sponsor once again for giving me this fantastic opportunity. I feel I’m now part of this life and there is no better feeling than this.
Beatrice Borelli
From Bergamo to the Usa for a year
with Intercultura and the support of the Pesenti Foundation
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