Student Reflections “The German exchange trip had an everlasting impact on me and how I view the world and everything in it. The trip was great to see how someone my age lives in a different country… It’s also fun to travel internationally with friends and people who become your friends. I became close with some people I would not have otherwise. The experience was life changing and I would recommend the trip to anyone.” Frank Sabados ’24 “I have been to other countries before but being in an exchange program was an amazing opportunity because it not only showed me what the country was like but what the lives of the people (especially kids my age) are like. I also loved being able to host a student and show him my day-to-day life.” Matthew Hewitt ’24 “I am so glad that I was privileged with the opportunity to share and connect with different people around the world. I fully recommend this program to anyone, as it was probably one of the best moments of my life and I am incredibly grateful to all the people who have made this possible.” Luke Richards ’25 “The German exchange program is undoubtedly the most exciting and fulfilling experience that I have had during my time so far at Prep. When my exchange partner, Maya, was living in the States, I had a blast showing her (and her friends in the program) what life in Connecticut was like, and she and the others more than returned this favor when we went across the pond. Being able to experience a different culture and make lifelong international friends is something I will never, ever forget.” Kent Costikyan ’24 “Overall, the German Exchange was a lifechanging experience because of the amazing opportunities we had to visit unique places and different countries. The most valuable part was spending time in Überlingen with my host family, we had so much fun and they made me feel at home.” Charlie Jackson ’25 “It was such an amazing experience it has inspired me to study German. It is striking to see how similar we are across so many cultures, and living in a foreign setting reminds me that there are other facets to the human experience.” Thomas Adams ’25 Continued on next page
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