A Girl Who Dreams

Interview- Netherlands

Here we have another interview from culture shock. This is CrysCrossApplesauce. She went on exchange to Netherlands, and is actually still there! Enjoy!

1. Single most memorable moment while on exchange?

I can't answer this one AH! But I have a few. Antwerp- bad experience- but I almost got sent homje after so that was big. My first club. Arrival day. Drum & Bass! Day's with my friends that seemed more than perfect. (theres so many)

2. What is the three things an outbound can not live without on exchange?
(I think we pretty much all have to learn to live without things that before exchange we would have though we would die without, but ok) support, music/journal(something to take your frustrations and everything out on) and PLANS.

3. In the country you were in, were people generally warm toward outsiders or cold?
COLD COLD COLD.

4. Do you think you have changed from exchanging? How?
ABSOLUTELY. In SO many ways. I've just grown up
so much. Realized so many things about the world and gained so much more knowledge and understanding about different people.

5. Do you think exchanging at a different age would have changed things for you? (such as college)
Maybe, But I think this was the best age for me to have gone.

6. Are you more aware now of issues around the world?

Definitely.

7. Will you ever exchange again? If so, where?
Yes! ARGENTINA <3>

8. What was the top three people you will never forget from exchange?
3?! Host mommy <3>

9. What program did you use?

AFS

10. Do you see yourself pursuing a career in the future that is related to international things?
Yeah definitely. I want to travel to different countries and make documentaries there about different issues.

11. Top music played in your country?

Pop probably.

12. Were your parents for exchange, or against it? If they were against it, what made them give in?
Mom- FOR Dad- AGAINST. My dad didn't give in haha, but I live with my mom :P

13. If you could describe your country in one word, what would it be?
Diverse.

14. When did you start fully understanding the language?
February ish so like 5 months in

15. Would you go back? If you are, when?
Well, I'm still here for another 5 weeks :P But I'm definitely going to come back, HOPEFULLY next year in may!