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Heartfelt message from student

This year in the United States has been life-changing for me. I am taking back to Spain new friendships, new experiences, and a fresh perspective on the world. I have been incredibly lucky to have crossed paths with so many amazing people who made me feel right at home from minute one. Thanks to them, I haven’t had many moments where I wanted to go back home—quite the opposite, in fact; now, I don’t want to leave. Being here has also allowed me to keep doing what I love most—playing sports—and to try new foods, something I enjoy immensely and have had plenty of opportunities to do. Without a doubt, it is an experience that helps you grow as a person in every sense. I am grateful to my host family and SAE for making this happen for me!

Message from former student! “1 year ago I would’ve never thought that my flight back home to Germany would be much harder than my flight to the US. My experience in the US has been absolutely amazing. I have gained so many new friends, experiences and knowledge, which I am really grateful for. I would recommend it to everyone to do an exchange year if you can. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity, which you won’t regret doing! A big thank you to SAE for making it possible for me to come here and making my stay wonderful.” – Irem, German foreign exchange student