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By SHARON KILPATRICK
Rappahannock New* Staff Writer
They come from Denmark, from Argentina, from Belguim, from Australia, from Taiwan, and from Germany. Their ideas of life in the United States come from American movies and television shows.
Suddenly they find themselves students at Rappahannock County High School, living with families in the county. For most it is a profound cultural shock.
Most come from countries where high schoolers can drink alcohol but can’t drive cars. In most of their countries driving is not a problem since public transportation is inexpensive and readily available. They find themselves in an area where high schoolers drive cars (but they aren’t allowed to), where everyone is dependent on private automobiles for transportation, and alcohol is illegal for anyone under the age of 21.
Many come from schools with rigorous academic programs and find themselves in a situation where school is more a matter of sports and clubs than homework and studying.
In spite of these differences most of Rappahannock’s exchange students do have a good year here. They form lasting bonds with their local families and longterm friendships with some of their classmates.
As they come to the end of their year here, Rappahannock’s exchange students reflected on their experiences.
Jane Jensen has spent the year with the Early family in Chester Gap. She got right into the swing of things by going out for varsity basketball. Practices started in August. “I like the people here a lot,” she said. “School is different and it has made it fun. I like the afterr
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