Exchange Students Share Stories and Explore ODA

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Chinese Exchange visitors pose near the banyan on the Lower Campus with ambassador, Bobby.

January 17, 2019
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Perhaps you noticed that the exchange students were off campus on Pre-ACT Wednesday. Don’t worry. They were busy doing important work. Lower Campus students greeting the exchange travelers with hula hoops, a guinea pig, climbing on a spidery climbing gym, and stories of their game of world politics: The 5th grade World Peace game. Andrew, David, and Linda then spent time answering questions about life in China. The exchange continues until Friday, January 24th. Be sure to take some time to learn more before they leave. We love having you guys here!

Exchange students answer questions in a Lower School classroom

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