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Getting ready for takeoff, senior Claire Christensen waits to board her plane and travel to Frankfurt, Germany. Christensen completed classes at semester and is planning to use her free time in Germany to learn German and explore the country and culture. “[I’ll face] all the new challenges of moving somewhere new, plus the struggles of being in an unfamiliar country with a new house, new neighborhood, making new friends, a language barrier and the cultural differences,” Christensen said.

Senior Claire Christensen says “auf wiedersehen” to life in the US

Sammi Milholland, Convergent Media Writer February 5, 2020

Suitcase in hand, passport ready, senior Claire Christensen is leaving everything and moving her life to Frankfurt, Germany with her family. However, moving across the world takes more than just packing...

Standing atop a tower that overlooks Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, sophomore Santi Helbig and his family are visited by fellow sophomore Alex Spangler and his family. Helbig was excited to see one of his best friends who he had not seen since he left for Germany. “Having him with me was a big reminder of all the people that love me back at home, and it made me so happy to be able to show him all the beautiful places we’ve been to so far. I really needed to see him after so much time away from everyone,” Helbig said.

Sophomore Santi Helbig learns to embrace his new life in Germany

Lilly Francis, Convergent Media Writer August 14, 2019

Leaving his home in St. Louis behind, sophomore Santi Helbig hopes to positively take on this new chapter of his life as he moves to Düsseldorf, Germany due to his father’s job relocation.   “I’ve...

Standing next to her host dad and sister last fall, senior Hayden Sampson arrived in Hamburg, Germany, to begin her 12 month exchange student program. After visiting Berlin, Hayden plans to study there for college. “Berlin is overall my favorite place in the entire world because I fit in there perfectly,” Sampon said. “There’s just so many opportunities there to pursue anyone’s goals or dreams. I love the people and atmosphere of the city and all the history it includes.”

Senior Hayden Sampson spent her junior year as an exchange student

Anna Pavlisin, Staff Writer September 28, 2018

After finding out about a scholarship opportunity to be an exchange student in Germany, senior Hayden Sampson applied, got accepted and spent the year in Hamburg, Germany. When Hayden was in eighth...

Junior Moritz Riss adjusts to life as an American teen

Junior Moritz Riss adjusts to life as an American teen

Sophie Gulino, Convergent Media Writer October 13, 2017

Although the vast majority of students live within twenty minutes of school, junior Moritz Riss had to cross an ocean from his home in Southwest Germany to attend Parkway West. Riss is a member of the...

On Sept. 12, junior Natalie Senger and her host mother Katherine Korte and host sister Jane Korte attend a home Cardinal's game.  "I never knew baseball had so many rules.  I was so cold and a little bored.  The food was super expensive!  It was an interesting experience," Senger said.

Student Spotlight: Natalie Senger

Betsy Wait, Staff Writer October 14, 2014
Junior Natalie Senger, a German exchange student from Hamburg, speaks about her adaptions to American life.
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