Student Handbook - NW Services

NWS STUDENT HANDBOOKThere are many school events and communityevents that you may want to attend with a date.Don‟t let a single serious relationship take allyour time and prevent you from becominginvolved in your school and home life.Think of your host brother or sister as if theywere your own brother or sister, and treat themthat way.FRIENDSOLD FRIENDS AT HOMEThe role of friends is different in many countries. You may have many friends thatyou have known for a long time in your country. It is a good feeling to keep in touchwith them by an occasional letter or email to tell them about your adventure.NEW FRIENDS IN THE U.S.You may find that your friendships in the U.S. do not feel as permanent as yourfriendships back home. This may be because America is so large and people movearound a lot. You will find though, that most people are friendly and make an effortto meet new friends all the time.At school you will find that students do not stay in the same classes together allday, so you will have different people in each class. Friendships are usually formedin after school clubs, youth groups, and community groups.Youth exchange has changed a great deal from its beginning. It is not as unique asit used to be and some American students and teachers do not put out as mucheffort as they used to toward exchanged students. People in schools andcommunities are not as interested in people from other countries because theymeet so many international people these days. You may find that you are one ofseveral exchange students from a variety of programs and countries in yourcommunity. Exchange students are not so unique these days. But if you have anopen and friendly attitude; it will help you to be included right away. Also, you areunique in your own way, as the person you are and many people will be happy to getto know you.Revised December 200940