Gilbert Thomas Strizich -- Argentina

September 15, 2009

District 4800
Club of San Savador de Jujuy, Argentina

Home address:
Familia Atencio
Pasaje Fatima S/N
Yala, ep 4616
Provincia deJujuy
Argentina

During the last month I have attended two Rotary meetings. At the first meeting, all of the exchange students were introduced to the members of the Club. We then discussed possible community service opportunities that we could participate in. During the second meeting, the majority of the meeting was spent discussing whether or not the Exchange students should take language classes at the local University.

I have been attending school regularly. However, because it is the 'National Festival of the Students' in September, all of the local schools have been working on their parade floats, so most of my time in school has been spent making paper flowers. Once the festival is over at the end of September, normal classes will start up again. I have also been attending a local gymnasium to work out, and in addition to that have been taking Jui-Jitsu classes at another local gym.

I am in good health. I had a minor cold early on, but that has since gone away.

Ariel Dunster -- Brazil

September 14, 2009

NAME/ADDRESS OF HOST FAMILY:
Adolfo and Solange Perez
Avenida Pinheiro Machado 678/95
bairro Marape, Santos, São Paulo
Brazil 11075- 002 .
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WHAT WAS YOUR PARTICIPATION IN ROTARY FUNCTIONS DURING THE PAST MONTH? .
*Attended 3 meetings
*District orientation meeting for all exchange students in district 4420 (Santos, ABCD, São Paulo)


WHAT WAS YOUR PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DURING THE MONTH?
*Attended class regularly; completed work and tests in several subjects; stayed after school to complete labs
*Attended a PE class afterschool once a week
*I play soccer with classmates afterschool on Fridays .

WHAT IS THE STATE OF YOUR HEALTH? .
*Good; taking extra precautions because 5 students in my school were diagnosed with Swine Flu

I gained 3 pounds in my first month, but I just joined a gym 2 weeks ago that I go to 4 times a week. I have made several friends, and they are all very nice, patient, and accepting of me. I am learning new sports, such as handball and surfing. I´m enjoying trying new foods, and I´ve begun a Brazilian recipe book.

Keegan Griffith -- Finland

September 9, 2009

Host Club: Akaa, 9883, Finland District 1390

Pyhtilä
Rauhantie 8
Vesilahti, 37470
Finland

Participation in Rotary: Attended 2 meetings and a fundraiser.
Participation in School: Went every day.

Everything is going well here. I am slowly learning the language. I have made many friends who are eager to speak English. The weather is starting to get colder but that was expected. The school is very nice the lunches are free and very good. My host family is wonderful, I have a host brother who I hang out with all the time.

Keegan Griffith
Finland