De laatste weken zijn echt voorbij gevlogen. Nu ben ik over een week alweer thuis! Ondertussen is er een hele hoop aan de gang geweest. De seniors hadden graduation, we hadden een graduationparty voor m'n zus Sarah hier. Ook hebben we nog een concert gehad op school, een banquet van de fine arts (waar we allemaal awards kregen voor Speech, musical, play's, choir en popgroups). En natuurlijk onze laatste schooldag, die was maandag. Nu heb ik elke dag feestjes en ben ik leuke dingen aan het doen met vrienden. Zaterdag hebben vrienden een afscheidsfeestje voor mij georganizeerd.

En wat ook heel leuk is, ik ben gekozen als ‘student of the month' van AYUSA! Dat betekend dat ik 1 van de uitwisselingsstudenten van de hele wereld van AYUSA ben! Hier een artikeltje erover:

http://www.ayusa.org/media/inbound-student

Star Student of the Month, May 2011

Since arriving in the U.S. last July from the Netherlands, exchange student Milou has greatly impressed her host family and teachers with her intelligence, optimism, leadership and school involvement.

Milou's enthusiasm for being involved at school and her eagerness to meet new people and experience new things is described as one-of-a-kind by her teachers. Almost immediately upon arrival, Milou signed up for the speech and drama programs. She has since participated in two school plays, where her excellent dancing abilities and willingness to assist other students with their choreography and dance has really made her stand out. She also joined and has excelled at the Speech Team, placing first and in the top three several times! However, this isn't all-Milou has a wonderful voice and is a leader in the choir and has participated in several pop music groups. She can also be seen at many athletic events cheering with the other students.

Milou's optimism in the face of hardship has also endeared her to her host family and teachers. In November, her host family lost their home and all of their belongings in a house fire. Instead of asking to be transferred to another family, she remained with her American family and has helped support them through this time. As Milou says, 'We are family'!

Ik heb nog maar 5 hele dagen hier, dus ik ga lekker genieten! Jullie zie ik toch allemaal weer volgende week!