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FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDE ■■■■■■■■ Thomas Larsen Soren Refsguard Another exchange student from Denmark, pictured above with his host family Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Strasser, Soren Rcfsgaard, finds America and Denmark similar and dissimilar. One of the many differences between the two countries is that in Denmark, the drinking age is 18, and drinking and driving penalties arc greater than in the U.S. If a person is caught drinking and driving in Denmark, he would lose his license for two years, could go to jail, and also would receive a large fine. As for the socializing among teenagers in Denmark, they usually go to discos or a friend's house. If they are drinking they either stay the night where they are or find a ride with someone else sober. Thomas Larsen's home is Wilborg, Denmark, which is about four hours from the German border. Wilborg is an urban area of about 40,000 people. In Denmark, Thomas attends a school called Folkeskolen. “In Denmark, instead of having a weekly test or quiz, we have a test maybe once a month, Thomas stated. When asked what he likes about America, Thomas jokingly replied, “My lunch break! In Denmark their lunch period lasts only 20 minutes. His interests include music, ice hockey, soccer and skiing. He stated, I like downhill skiing most! Aside Thomas’ arrival in St. Ixniis. Barb and Ed Rice, (Host Family), Jeannie Dy Ning, from skiing, Thomas enjoys playing (visiting from Manila, Philippines) Chris Sichra, (Rice’s Neighbor), and Thomas, soccer. He has played for six years and is presently playing for AHS varsity team. Thomas intends to train as a fighter pilot in the Air Force upon his return to Denmark. He revealed, “I came here to learn more about the American culture than what I’ve heard and to see what some of America’s major cities are like. Thomas is currently staying with the Ed Rice family of Godfrey. Fleming Rosenbeck, also from Denmark, stayed with the Rice family last year. Thomas I irsen and Rena Davis, (One of 3 Host sisters). Thomas had not tasted watermelon of this size or variety. HE ATE FOUR LARGE MELONS THE FIRST WEEK HE WAS HERE! Thomas and his sister Annette, visiting from Denmark for Christmas. The decorations they are putting on the tree they hand-crafted. 8 Exchange Students Thomas demonstrates how to vacuum the floor ... completely absorbed by the “Walkman” he’s wearing
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• - • r : TS EXPERIENCE LIFE AT AHS Gunter Perl “Soul Music, Chocolate chip cookies and Union Station.” These are a few parts of U.S. culture that have impressed AHS Exchange Student Gunter Perl from Munich, Germany. Gunter remarked, “People are more open in America than in Germany.” He has found it easy to make friends, and he especially enjoys the less formal relationships between student and teacher in the U.S. In addition, Gunter enjoys changing rooms and buildings between classes, for in his school in Germany, students stay in one room all day. He is taking five courses this year; his favorite is Architectural Drafting at the J. B. Johnson Center. In Gunter's school in Germany, the day ended at 1 p.m., which gave him time to enjoy windsurfing and racquetball. He played basketball in Germany also. While in America, Gunter has visited St. Louis and Union Station. He also took a date to the Homecoming Dance. On the whole, Gunter feels his stay in America has been enjoyable so far. Gunter is staying with the Andrew Batchelor family during his visit. Soren and Cunler in the AHS “pit before school Another difference between the countries, Soren has found, is the family situation. In the U.S., the family is more caring and interested in where the members are and what they are doing. Soren remembers going out in Denmark and not coming home for two days. He has also noticed that many families in the U.S. give gifts for no real apparent reason. In Denmark they do not. Soren is very talented in gymnastics and is involved in Mid-America Jets on Belle Street. After graduating from AHS, he is planning on getting a job in Denmark with his reference of living and graduating from high school in America. The Danish people think highly of their students who graduate from American schools ... They feel that they are better educated and more mature. Soren feels that it isn't the people, it’s the cultures that make Denmark and the U.S. different. TEENAGERS ARE TEENAGERS ... No manor what nationalit) the) all onjo talk-ing on the phone Gunter with his personal escorts Soren feeding the famil fish Exchange Students 9 Guntrr with his Hosl Tamil)
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