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EXCHANGESAustraliaMy exchange to Australia is something I will not soon forget. It wasprobably the most memorableexperience of my life. It was difficult to get back into the routine of daily life in Ayer's Cliffand going back to school here. It's been difficult to adjust, having been away for such a longperiod of time.During my stay in Australia, I visited many major cities. I lived near Melbourne, drove wayup north to Brisbane and Surfer's Paradise and of course flew to beautiful Sydney. I saw aMelissa Crook sits in the Heart withAustralian exchange student Kate Gazzard.view of most of these cities from observation decks in high buildings or towers. I sawfamous landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.I also saw many exotic animals such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats and echidnas, as well as some that were a little less pleasant,such as snakes and big spiders. I came in close contact with kangaroos at a wildlife park where I could pat and feed them. And I alsocame pretty close to a koala when one clawed at my tent while I was camping along the coast.It was very hard to leave Australia. I made many good friends and had great times. The night I left, many tears were shed. It wassad to leave behind something I had become so accustomed to over the last two months. I realized when I boarded the plane howmuch I would miss living in Australia. Of course it was great to come home again but I really enjoyed my exchange. I now realizethat I made the best of my time there and how lucky I was to have the opportunity.I have so many unforgettable memories that will stay with me forever. I'm home now and my exchange student is with me, and Ican only hope that she has just as good as an experience as I did.Melissa Crook - Grade 10PeruIt's only now when so much time has gone by that I can really appreciate and reflect onmy experience at Stanstead. I must say that even though I'm back home to enjoy what isleft of the summer, I spend most of my days wondering what class would be next or whatwould be for dinner. But most importantly, I wonder how everyone is doing, the typical"what's up!"I must admit that when I came to Stanstead I had no expectations of what was to come. I chose things to be that way; I didn'twant to be disappointed. I now realize there was no way that could have happened. After all, going to Stanstead has proven to bean incredible experience, one I'm never going to forget.Now that my time there has come to an end, I have come to the conclusion thatthe experience couldn't have been more satisfying or overwhelming. I rememberhow scared I used to be and how I used to think that a month and a half would bean eternity.Throughout my time there, I learned and discovered many things, not only aboutother people but most importantly about me. I had the chance to share my day today life with other girls who, just like me, had left their families and friends backhome in order to study. I was also able to explore my academic side, learn someFrench (of that I'm proud) and also see how what I learn in Peru relates to what Ilearn elsewhere. During my time, I was able to explore in a broader way my senseof independence and reliance on people outside my family.It has been without a doubt a very adventurous experience and I wouldn'tchange it for a thing. Even with the cold and freezing winds, I loved every singlepart of my journey. I'm really thankful to all the people who were beside methroughout my time at Stanstead and all the people who give kids the chance to getout of their normal and monotonous life to do something different, somethingthat will help them develop as a person.Maira Loiza - Peruvian exchange student20
Thank you ... Merci ... Gracias ... Danke ShoenBangkok Canadian Secondary School Forum- February 26, 2005:Mr. & Mrs. Khajomdej Issariyapracha (current parents),Mrs. Thipawan Chatrabhuti (former parent), Napat Phisanbut `98,Pativat Sathiensamrit (new student, September `05), Mr. & Mrs.Sanit Sathiensamrit (current parents) Andrew Elliot (Director ofAdmissions)After an extremely busy and productive winter term, the September2005 recruitment campaign is now winding down. In spite of risingfees, challenging demographics and negative fluctuations in exchangerates against the U.S. dollar, Stanstead's enrolment remains strongwithin a highly competitive boarding school market.In promoting the College both in Canada and abroad, Web siteaccess and exposure has rapidly become a vital and indispensablerecruitment tool, complimenting our traditional marketing strategies.However, in compiling data each year to quantify the impact of allrecruitment efforts, we continue to find that well over half of all newstudents who enroll each September are directly linked to personalword-of-mouth referrals from the various constituencies within theStanstead College community.In reaching a decision as important as the selection of the rightboarding school for their child, prospective parents invariably relyheavily on input from families that are already familiar with thebenefits of a boarding school education. It is, therefore, notsurprising that college alumni, along with past and current parents,represent our most important and effective student recruitment resource.In order to fully benefit from the network of Stanstead “ambassadors” both in Canada and abroad, each year a number of informationsessions are organized and hosted by current and former college families. During the past six months, parents in a varietyof communities have generously given their time and effort to help promote the college. Their commitment to and support ofStanstead are greatly appreciated.following parents and alumni:MexicoMr. & Mrs. Jose Luis FernandezMr. & Mrs. Lucio Del ToroMrs. Kathy SarinanaBahamasMr. & Mrs. Donald Thompson,Mr. & Mrs. Charles FarquharsonMr. Marcus CheethamMontrealMr. & Mrs. John MacIsaacMr. Bernard Lemay & Mrs. Manon LegrisBermudaMrs. Paulette Godfrey- SouthamptonGermanyMrs. Barbara Zinn (Munich)Miss Dorothea Zinn (Munich)Dr. & Mrs. Peter Mank and Miss Julia Mank (Hanover),Miss Barbara Bernard (Frankfurt),Mr. Robert Lenz (Luedenscheld)On behalf of Joanne Carruthers and myself, I wish to express our sincere gratitude to theAndy Elliot - Director of AdmissionsThailandMr. & Mrs. Khajomdej IssariyaprachaMrs. Thipawan ChatrabhutiMiss Napat PhisanbutMr. & Mrs. Rujpoirn SathiensamritHong KongMr. & Mrs. S.K. ChanMrs. Helen WongMr. Richard ChenADMISSIONSAn outstanding parentsupporter, SandraFarquharson standswith Hilary Shannonat the Admissions Fairin the Bahamas.21
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