My American Experience The decision My host family and my location My American High School Sports School events Food Cultural differences My trips Typical American things

How did I plan the year? IHS and American Organization My arrival Government scholarship

1 hour away from NYC by train My host family and my location Family friends since 1991 1 hour away from NYC by train New York State, Westchester county Katonah-Lewisboro district South Salem No public transportation 15 min away from school

My American High School AP and honors courses Regents The beginning of the school year Grades from 9th to 12th (from freshmen to senior) 1200 students Classes (electives) and Teachers (extra help) The schedule (lunch , free periods..)

Seasons and sports offered Sports I did Sports Riding horses Varsity and junior Seasons and sports offered

School events Pep Rally Prom Halloween Homecoming week and HOCO game

Junk food Food Worldwide food Take out

Cultural things Leisure time Politics Religion Work and stress Schedules

Boston My trips Philadelphia Albany Providence Washington D.C Quebec

Thanksgiving Christmas Typical American things Thanksgiving Christmas Jewish celebrations Pumpkin and apple picking season St Patricks day 4th of July

My feelings At the beginning At the end of the year