The danish exchange students

Menlo-Atherton High School

For 3 days we have been shadowing our hosts and following their classes in the Menlo-Atherton High School. The High School has over 2000 students and is built with only 1 floor. It is very big in comparison to the Danish schools and High Schools and it has a lot more of opened outdoor spaces than we have got in Denmark.

Just like our families the American students were accommodating and kind to us; however it seemed as if the teachers were not really informed of the fact that we were visiting. Therefore we hardly took part in the classes and sometimes we even did something on ourselves like reading a self-brought book or chatting with our fellow Danish travelers.   

Unlike in the classes in Viby Gymnasium the students in Menlo-Atherton High School used pen and paper instead of computers contemporary with they sat alone on small tables. Additionally their education were not that different from what we experience in Denmark and the students seemed just as interested in the education as we normally are at Viby Gymnasium.

Written by Jakob and Daniel

Living with the Keare family

For the past few days I have been living with the Keare family where i have been shadowing the oldest of two boys, Brian Keare.

It has been really great, educational and fun to “be a part of” an American family. I was welcomed with open arms and the Keares made sure I felt comfortable right away.

The Keares and I did quite a few things together including seeing a game of lacrosse, eating at a restaurant and visiting the famous Stanford University. Lacrosse is a very popular sport in America and It was both entertaining and interesting to see, even though I did not quite understand the rules. Even though the restaurant was both known for its beer and food we only ate their lovely food since you have to be 21 in order to drink in the United States. Stanford University hat a very unique form of art and the Mr. Keare taught me a lot about the University and its founders.  

Their house was neat and really not that different from what you would see in Denmark, nevertheless they had 3 cars and a jacuzzi which made me realize that they do something differently.

Written by Jakob

The Kesslers

I have been living with the Kesslers the past week.
They picked me up shortly after our arrival at the high school; we were to see the collage final in basketball, which was great. I have had a great time with them even though Ryan has been testing all week which has meant that he hasn´t been present all the time.
I have had different kinds of berries, oatmeal, eggs and bacon for breakfast every day, a nice lunch back with snaks and a sandwich for lunch all 3 days except one where Miss Kessler brought Ryan and I a burrito and chicken, barbeque, and sushi for dinner.
Their house is huge, about 800 square meters, they have a pool and their own tennis court, and I have had my own room and toilet.
Mr. Kessler had been to the basket game I Texas so I meet him Thursday instead of Monday, he was very nice. Miss and Mr. Kessler have four boys, two at collage and two at home Ryan and his little brother Brett. The family has been great throughout the whole exchange program, they have been kind, sweet, open-minded, welcoming etc., I am grateful for their hospitality and I hope I will get the opportunity to host Ryan back in Denmark so I can reciprocate their hospitality.  
Written by Daniel.      

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