SOUTH AMERICA
Brazil Bruno Riberio de Oliveira Garcia ’17 Mr. Joao Henrique Franco Garcia and Mrs. Ivana Pereira Riberio de Oliver Host Mother: Brenda Coulter Robinette WHY MEMPHIS? Lausanne “Lausanne is a really good place for me. When I arrived in the USA, I did not know anybody here. My family was different, and I had to make new friends with a totally different language. The students and the teachers are very nice, and they introduced me to everybody. The academic program is very good, and I feel that I will be more prepared than I would have been in Brazil. Also, being put in an environment where I have to learn a language makes me have to really learn it. This will help me in my future so I can communicate with people from different countries.”
IB
Lausanne is Tennessee’s only PK-3 through 12th grade International Baccalaureate World School
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Columbia Martin ’21 and Lucas ’24 Succar Pilar Garcia WHY MEMPHIS? To be closer to family “In Spanish class, not only is their first language reinforced, but they learn about the food, music and traditions of many South and Central American countries; those experiences help them connect with their Colombian roots. As for their futures, being in a global environment is teaching them invaluable tools, such as being worldly and open-minded.” Haiti Jaiya Siffrard ‘28 Venis and Janita Siffrard WHY MEMPHIS? To be closer to family “Around the world you will see a lot of conflict in the media. Because of the multicultural aspect of Lausanne, Jaiya is able to understand and respect others’ viewpoints or ways of life, therefore, helping her to respond in a positive manner. This also allows her to think outside of the box in the classroom. It helps her realize that there are different approaches to reaching a common goal and helps her interact with her classmates better and build relationships with them.”