Interviews by Anthony Kwon, Staff Writer
This fall BHS welcomes two exchange students: Grace Kagai from Kenya and Candice Bizimana from France. Kagai and Bizimana both enjoy attending school in the United States because the school day ends earlier than in their own countries.
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| Grace Kagai, Kenya | Candice Bizimana, France | |
| Do you prefer BHS or school in your country? | I like BHS better because each period is shorter and total school time is shorter. | I like BHS better because there are many more classes that I can choose like speech class. |
| What classes do you take in Kenya/ France? | I take Physics, English, Mathematic, Christian religious education, History, Chemistry | I take Math, Philosophy, Economy, Social studies, Spanish, English, French, Biology |
| What classes do you take at BHS? | I take Physics, English, Algebra 2, Social studies, Debate & public speaking, Journalism | Debate & public speaking, Photography, Economy, US history, Health, English |
| Do you go to the classroom where the teacher is or teachers come in to your classroom? | Same as BHS, we go to the teachers’ classroom. | Same as BHS; we go to the teachers’ classroom. |
| What made you come to the US? | I am sponsored by OFIE (Organization For Internat-ional Education), which is part of AFS (American Field Studies) | Because the US is the strongest country in the world and I wanted to study here. |
| How do you go to school in Kenya/ France? How about BHS? | I walk to school in Kenya. I am driven to BHS | I walk to school in France. I take the school bus for BHS. |
| How long does it take to go to school? | It takes about 10 minutes by walking. | It is about 10 minute walk. |
| How does the amount of school work compare? | It is basically the same as Kenya. | The amount of assignments are bigger and harder in France. |
| Are the houses different? | No, not much | No, not much |
| When does the school start and end? | It starts at 8:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm | It starts at 8:00 am and ends at 6:00 pm |
