Greta's Post
Before I start, I want you to know this is Greta.
When my parents said the plan to go live in Mexico for a year was official, my first emotion was sadness. I was really hoping that we didn't have to go. I was in tears because I didn't want to leave my friends, family and NMS. What I wasn't looking at was the bright side. Mexico has been an awesome experience so far. But I do want to point out is that some things are not so great as they sound... The beaches are really fun, the ocean is beautiful. But sand in the swimsuit and saltwater stinging your eyes is not so fun. The hot weather is a relief... but it gets old. Over here, as the months pass by, nothing happens. It is always the same, hot, hot, hot. I have never missed the Minnesota snow as much as I have now. I miss the season changes, the snow days, sledding, and the new year skiing fun. Pros and cons listed above.
The new school here is a lot different. You have a group of classmates for your grade that you have every class with except for languages and your one elective. The electives are circus (which is tricks and juggling, things like that), music (which is not the same as choir, band or orchestra. You play any instrument you can play, although my class is just singers, drummers, guitarists, and a pianist, which is me.), Theater (acting), cooking and sewing and a lot more. The schedule changes each day of the week, then repeats, which is very different than maroon and gold days. The teachers and students are nice. I've made some friends that I can laugh with, but nobody can compare with the friendships I have made in Northfield. I understand most of the Spanish people at my school speak, but they are really nice to the people who speak English. I can communicate with people to the fact that most of them speak really good English. The experience in Papalote has been great! :)
That's all I have to say for now, I want to make more posts in the future. To all my family and my friends and their families back home, I miss you all so much and cannot wait to see all of you again!!
Sending hugs,
Greta
When my parents said the plan to go live in Mexico for a year was official, my first emotion was sadness. I was really hoping that we didn't have to go. I was in tears because I didn't want to leave my friends, family and NMS. What I wasn't looking at was the bright side. Mexico has been an awesome experience so far. But I do want to point out is that some things are not so great as they sound... The beaches are really fun, the ocean is beautiful. But sand in the swimsuit and saltwater stinging your eyes is not so fun. The hot weather is a relief... but it gets old. Over here, as the months pass by, nothing happens. It is always the same, hot, hot, hot. I have never missed the Minnesota snow as much as I have now. I miss the season changes, the snow days, sledding, and the new year skiing fun. Pros and cons listed above.
The new school here is a lot different. You have a group of classmates for your grade that you have every class with except for languages and your one elective. The electives are circus (which is tricks and juggling, things like that), music (which is not the same as choir, band or orchestra. You play any instrument you can play, although my class is just singers, drummers, guitarists, and a pianist, which is me.), Theater (acting), cooking and sewing and a lot more. The schedule changes each day of the week, then repeats, which is very different than maroon and gold days. The teachers and students are nice. I've made some friends that I can laugh with, but nobody can compare with the friendships I have made in Northfield. I understand most of the Spanish people at my school speak, but they are really nice to the people who speak English. I can communicate with people to the fact that most of them speak really good English. The experience in Papalote has been great! :)
That's all I have to say for now, I want to make more posts in the future. To all my family and my friends and their families back home, I miss you all so much and cannot wait to see all of you again!!
Sending hugs,
Greta
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