Talk:2007 Exchange Program
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Greetings
Hello all! This is the talk page for the 2007 Ikata-Red Wing Exchange Program. My name is Aaron; I'm Ikata's "Coordinator for International Relations" (CIR). I'll be traveling with the students and helping out with the homestays. Please feel free to leave messages here for the group; we'll try to get back with updates on our trip.
To leave a message, just click the "+" tab on the bar above.
-Ikata-cir 14:01, 18 July 2007 (JST)
Red Wing's Finest
Lindsay, Jennifer, Chad, Jackson, Ben, Sam, & Nic,
I hope you enjoy your touring of Kyoto/Nara & Hiroshima and your homestay in Ikata. You are in Japan today because you deserve to be - you are some of the finest young people of Red Wing. Please keep your eyes and ears open to learn all you can about the Japanese people and their culture. Japan is a fascinating place - I wish I could be there with you to help you explore.
Chris (A.K.A. Chad)
22:40, 18 July 2007 (JST)
Proud of you
Dear kids, Just a note to tell you how proud of you I felt when I left the airport yesterday. Despite the early morning hour, you looked very organized and excited to leave. I am confident that you will do a wonderful job of representing your hometown and your families when you arrive in Japan. By the way, you should be proud of your dear old parents too. I don't think I saw one single tear rolling down our faces. See, we try hard not to embarrass our children--most of the time !! Enjoy every minute you are there. Sincerely, Clare Larkin
Update
Chris and Clare, I relayed your messages to the kids this morning. They were all happy to hear from you. Plans to send postcards are currently underway.
They also seemed to enjoy telling the story of how Chris got the nickname "Chad".
-Aaron 221.244.38.154 17:21, 20 July 2007 (JST)
Konnichiwa
We're so glad to hear that your flight over went well and hope your touring is as fun and exciting as you expect it to be. Be sure to be creative and try all of the different foods available and take a lot of pictures to bring back home. Oh, don't forget to collect a bug or two for your bug collection :) due this fall in school.
Have fun! Teri & Shayne Swanson
~~BUGS~~
Hey Nic, don't forget to pick up a couple of bugs for Sarah :-)
I hope you're all having fun in Kyoto. Can't wait to hear about your adventures! Meg & Chris Walch
Hi Nic
Its grandma...Hope you are all having fun. Grandpa and I have been watching the weather and we are a little concerned about the radiation news. Everything is good here. Say "hi" to everyone. Am so proud of you and all of the kids with you.. Love, Grandma Broze
AKA Chad
How DID I get the name Chad???
Kento
Hi Nic, Make sure to tell Kento "Hi" from us. Tell him to come back to the US soon. Grandma Broze
Hi Jackson
Hi Jackson! The boys and I have been keeping up-to-date on your trip by checking this website daily. They wanted me to ask you to make sure you take some cool pictures to show them when you get back. Have a great time, be safe, and don't forget your Aunt Chloe when you're passing all those souvenir shops! :)
Hey Everybody!
Hi everyone! I hope that you guys are having a really good time! I am really excited to hear all about your trip when you get back! Take some good pictures! Have fun! Katelyn Swanson
