New Trier Township High School - Echoes Yearbook (Winnetka, IL)

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Foreign and American students gaily mingled at the AFS square dance held during February, which was attended by almost all of the AFS students in Illinois. fSchatzJ 'Tor too man people exchange is limited . . CContinued from page 195 move. They are friendly, enthusiastic, and eager to make the foreigner at ease, but they feel that time is moneyf' Ida disliked the rush and the brisk pace of American Walk- ers. A sidelight: Girls don't look like girls when they'1'e Walking fastf' The European students, however, had lived in a society as economically on the move as America's, and Were less inclined to note the difference that Ida had. All were grateful for the Warm Welcome they received in America. Americans are so generous with their friend- ship, said Martiiie. The foreign students have mastered the art of making friends. As Ida pointed out, a welcome ex- tends both Ways. The host Welcomes the guest, and the guest Welcomes the generosity and Warmth of the host and does his best to return it. All those who had the opportunity to meet any of the foreign students here for the year gained much in the way of friendship and understanding of a different Way of life. They learned much about others and about themselves. A look from the outside makes those on the inside see their life much more clearly and appreciate it for what it is. It also helps them appreciate the rest of the world's mores, manners, and problems. It is only through such an exchange of people and ideas that one can ever hope to ameliorate the seeming chaos in the world. Hans summed it up this way: The general picture we have of the Americans is definitely a good one and we are fully aware of the VVestern worldls dependence on the United States. However, for too many people, exchange is limited to Hollywood movies and Elvis Presley records but this mustnlt shock you. There are more and more people who are returning from the United States every year who can easily prove these people wrongf,