Exchange Student Shares Experiences in Germany

On September 1, Ryley Hofeldt celebrated one week in Ahaus-Wüllen, Germany. She reported that she has met some really great people so far and that her host family has been "loving and helpful."

"The first few days with my host family, Timm and Daniela, were rough since I know very little German. I had realized I was going to be away from my family and home for a longer time than I was used to, but I cried about it. However, my sister told me I couldn't come home cuz I had put way too much time and money into this venture. So even though I still miss my family a lot, I have a really great oppor...