ELISA MONACO The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge. ~Bertrand Russell.

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MY AMERICAN EXPERIENCE  EXCHANGE STUDENT FOR 10 MONTHS Arrived in Lindsay on August 7 th New family, new friends, whole new world  THE OBSTACLES I MET Far from family and friends Difficulties with the language Adapting to a different culture  MY ACHIEVEMENTS Improved my English Experienced American life Became more mature and responsible “Exchange is not a year in your life, but a life in a year”

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ELISA MONACO“The good life is one inspired by love and guided by

knowledge.”~Bertrand Russell

ABOUT MEBORN IN ROME, ITALY

FAMILY AND FRIENDS• Motivational friends and family• Strong bond with my brother

ROLE MODEL TO MY BROTHER

NEVER GIVE UP

MY AMERICAN EXPERIENCEEXCHANGE STUDENT FOR 10 MONTHS• Arrived in Lindsay on August 7th

• New family, new friends, whole new world

THE OBSTACLES I MET• Far from family and friends• Difficulties with the language• Adapting to a different culture

MY ACHIEVEMENTS• Improved my English• Experienced American life• Became more mature and responsible

“Exchange is not a year in your

life, but a life in a year”

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESSPORTS

• Golf• Varsity Soccer• Varsity Swimming

CLUBS• French Club• ASL• KEY Club• Drama Club

IMUN in the FAO Committee

Certamen LATINITAS ad Turrim Virgatam

JOB SHADOW•Sgt. Andrew RobinsonOfficer Jesse Cavasos

•Lindsay Police Department

•What I learnedInformation on the jobWhy I changed my mind about this job

MY FUTUREGraduate from Italian High School with honors

Attend University after I complete my Italian education, either in Italy or abroad

Interested in many fields of study• One more year to decide

Earn a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree

Travel the world

THANK YOU!

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