Thanksgiving Exchange Program 2011
See photoshow from 2011 Thanksgiving celebrations
Host Family Testimonials
"I wanted to tell you that we had the best time having Jacey & Chien-Wei at our home for Thanksgiving. They thoroughly loved all of the new food experiences and enjoyed conversing with our other dinner guests. We downloaded a fact sheet of Thanksgiving information and trivia. We discussed it around the table as we ate, and I even learned a couple of factoids! We look forward to participating in this event for the years to come. It was a delight sharing this very American tradition with our foreign colleagues."
-- Scott, Host from Ocean Beach
"In addition to good conversations, the musically gifted students (Bryan and my nephew played the piano, my son played the violin) entertained us with their talents."
-- Lucy, Host from Del Mar
"Our students added to our evening immensely, count us in for next year!"
-- Sue, Host from Solana Beach
"It was so much fun to have Xinyi with us! She is such a sweet girl and so outgoing! After we ate, my husband showed her around the fire station and took her for a ride in the truck. Then when we got back, they had a call. She went on the call with them! Xinyi was so excited. I think she had a good time Thanks for arranging this. I had such a great time with her."
-- Diana, Host from Del Mar
Student Testimonials
"Thanks very much for your Thanksgiving Exchange program! I really had a wonderful time with my host family. They are so nice and the big meal made by Lori(the hostess) is quite delicious! This program is really a good opportunity for we international students to experience traditional American culture, and what's more, it's my first time ever to feel like "family" in US~haha~I'm so happy & moved :) I love turkey! I love your program! Thanks so much!!"
-- Siena from China
"It was a pleasure to surround myself in good company, good music and good food!"
-- Bryan from Singapore
"Thank you so much for having me at your thanks giving meal. The meal was outstanding, the turkey, chicken, the pies were all delicious. I had a great time with your family and friends.
Thank You very much for your hospitality. Please do stay in touch and convey my regards to Mr.Steve, grandpa and grandma."
-- Kumar from India
"I really appreciate for everything on thanksgiving day.
You have wonderful family. Also Thank you so much for pictures.
And absolutely when I go back my country, I would like to entertain your family.
I am so happy to meet you and your family."
-- Emrah from Turkey
"Big thanks to the great thanksgiving, and the lovely photos! I will always remember the special day to me."
-- Ryan from China
"A big thank you for having us over for Thanksgiving and sharing your family with us =) and the amazing photos. It was a really memorable 1st Thanksgiving and a great introduction to this tradition."
-- Junyan from Singapore