Meet this years' wonderful students, hear why they want to take this trip, and see who your donation would be helping...
1. Maria
Ciao!
My name is Maria. I was born and raised in San Diego, CA. I am currently 16 years old and attend King Chavez High School. I am the third child out of 6, however I was the first girl to be born to my wonderful parents. I will hopefully be the first one in my family to attend to a 4 year University straight out of High School.
Being the middle child, I try not to ask for much from my parents and take whatever they can actually give me because I know they do it with love. However I really would love to have the opportunity to go to Italy, but I do not want my parents to have another burden on their backs trying to come up with the money needed for this trip. They agreed to let me go on this trip, and I want to be responsible for paying some of it or at least trying to make an effort to diminish the total price.
I would love to go on the trip to Italy with some of my peers for several reasons. Firstly, I have always wanted to go abroad and experience new things. I feel like this would be the perfect opportunity for this. The main reason why I would really want to go on this trip is because I know this will be a great learning experience. Not only will I meet new people, but I will also get to interact with them and actually learn form them. It will be an authentic learning experience, in which I hope to improve my Italian speaking skills. I also want to know more things about the Italian culture and see first hand how they live and how similar or different they are from us Americans. If I do get to go on this trip, I would try to take the most out of it. My Italian teacher Mrs.Threatt has told us that the students that do go to Italy will come back with more knowledge - meaning that they’ll speak Italian more fluently versus the kids that unfortunately don’t get to go. I would really like the opportunity to improve my language skills in this way.
My name is Maria. I was born and raised in San Diego, CA. I am currently 16 years old and attend King Chavez High School. I am the third child out of 6, however I was the first girl to be born to my wonderful parents. I will hopefully be the first one in my family to attend to a 4 year University straight out of High School.
Being the middle child, I try not to ask for much from my parents and take whatever they can actually give me because I know they do it with love. However I really would love to have the opportunity to go to Italy, but I do not want my parents to have another burden on their backs trying to come up with the money needed for this trip. They agreed to let me go on this trip, and I want to be responsible for paying some of it or at least trying to make an effort to diminish the total price.
I would love to go on the trip to Italy with some of my peers for several reasons. Firstly, I have always wanted to go abroad and experience new things. I feel like this would be the perfect opportunity for this. The main reason why I would really want to go on this trip is because I know this will be a great learning experience. Not only will I meet new people, but I will also get to interact with them and actually learn form them. It will be an authentic learning experience, in which I hope to improve my Italian speaking skills. I also want to know more things about the Italian culture and see first hand how they live and how similar or different they are from us Americans. If I do get to go on this trip, I would try to take the most out of it. My Italian teacher Mrs.Threatt has told us that the students that do go to Italy will come back with more knowledge - meaning that they’ll speak Italian more fluently versus the kids that unfortunately don’t get to go. I would really like the opportunity to improve my language skills in this way.
2. Francisco
Ciao! Hello my name is Francisco I am currently a High School Junior at King Chavez High School in Downtown San Diego. The reason why I want to go to Italy is because I want my senior year of High School to be memorable. Also Italy is a place that I wish to visit for the first time and it would be very amazing to visit Italy with my friends and my Italian teacher. I personally love the Italian culture, especially the food. I would love to have this opportunity to travel to Italy rather than staying in a hotel for the nights, it would be such a great experience to stay at an Italian students’ home who is currently learning English. The way the student would accept me at their home I would accept them at mine. Also it would be such a great way to make friends in Italy in case I decide to go back as a grown up in the future. I would really love to explore Italy with my friends and my teacher, who taught me how to speak Italian.
Ciao! Hola mi nombre es Francisco Beltrán actualmente estudio en la Preparatoria King Chavez High School en Downtown San Diego. La razón por la que quiero ir a italia es porque, quiero que mi último año de preparatoria sea memorable. Aparte de eso, Italia es un lugar que deseo visitar por primera vez y sería muy divertido que fuera con mis compañeros y maestra de mi clase de italiano. A mi, personalmente, me encanta la cultura italiana, especialmente la comida. Me encantaría tener esta oportunidad de viajar a Italia y no deseo establecerme en un hotel por las noches en italia, sería una buena experiencia de establecerme en una casa de un estudiante italiano, que actualmente está aprendiendo inglés. La forma en que el estudiante me reciberá en su casa sería la forma en que yo lo reciberó en la mia. También sería una buena manera de conocer y hacer buenos amigos en Italia en caso que decidiera volver a Italia en el futuro. Me encantaría explorar italia por primera vez con mis compañeros y maestra que me enseño como hablar en italiano.
Ciao! Hola mi nombre es Francisco Beltrán actualmente estudio en la Preparatoria King Chavez High School en Downtown San Diego. La razón por la que quiero ir a italia es porque, quiero que mi último año de preparatoria sea memorable. Aparte de eso, Italia es un lugar que deseo visitar por primera vez y sería muy divertido que fuera con mis compañeros y maestra de mi clase de italiano. A mi, personalmente, me encanta la cultura italiana, especialmente la comida. Me encantaría tener esta oportunidad de viajar a Italia y no deseo establecerme en un hotel por las noches en italia, sería una buena experiencia de establecerme en una casa de un estudiante italiano, que actualmente está aprendiendo inglés. La forma en que el estudiante me reciberá en su casa sería la forma en que yo lo reciberó en la mia. También sería una buena manera de conocer y hacer buenos amigos en Italia en caso que decidiera volver a Italia en el futuro. Me encantaría explorar italia por primera vez con mis compañeros y maestra que me enseño como hablar en italiano.
3. Mariano
My name is Mariano, I’m 16 years old. I go to King-Chavez High School. Since little I had in my mind as a personal goal to go to Italy. I remember that the reason why I wanted to go was to see the crystal clear beaches. Now the reason I want to go to Italy is to see the beautiful landmarks Italy has. One other reason is to visit the Juventus stadium in Torino.
Going to Italy for me is an opportunity to see the world from a different point of view. Also to experience the feeling of not being with my family for two weeks. I also want to experience a different type of culture than the one here in America. This trip means a lot to me and I would like for it to happen because of you, the donor. My family is unable to afford for me to go.
Going to Italy for me is an opportunity to see the world from a different point of view. Also to experience the feeling of not being with my family for two weeks. I also want to experience a different type of culture than the one here in America. This trip means a lot to me and I would like for it to happen because of you, the donor. My family is unable to afford for me to go.
4. Enrique
Hi my name is Enrique. I am a 17 year old junior attending King Chavez High School. I'm also currently in the fire cadet program and I would like to be a fire fighter when I grow up. I am the middle child out of five. I was born in Los Angeles, but raised in San Diego.
I would like to go to Italy because I think it's a great opportunity for me to learn about the culture and traditions of Italy. Another reason I want to go is for the opportunity to practice the language first hand. It is a more powerful learning experience to interact with the people in person. Not everyone gets the chance to travel to Italy this young and create international relationships. It is not the same if you were to go as an adult. This is a once in a life time opportunity my friends and I would like to get.
I would like to go to Italy because I think it's a great opportunity for me to learn about the culture and traditions of Italy. Another reason I want to go is for the opportunity to practice the language first hand. It is a more powerful learning experience to interact with the people in person. Not everyone gets the chance to travel to Italy this young and create international relationships. It is not the same if you were to go as an adult. This is a once in a life time opportunity my friends and I would like to get.
5. Zabrina
Ciao! My name is Zabrina, I am 15 years of age this year I will be turning 16. I am
Mexican/American. I go to King-Chavez High School I am in tenth grade, but next year I will be going onto eleventh grade. One of the things I want to do is to go to Europe and travel as much as I can. I am excited to learn new cultures, experiences, and most of all, even though it sounds weird, recipes. I always talk to my mom about whether one day we can travel to Europe and see things other than the US and Mexico. I have always wanted to go to Italy, London, Paris, Germany, etc. This year my Italian class will make one of my dream places to go come true.
Mrs. Threatt will be taking us to Italy in October, to learn the culture, have unique experiences, practice the language, eat the food, live the lifestyle, and visit historic places. One place that I am most excited to see is The Vatican, I have always wanted to go there, as well as to Milan, because its where the fashion designers are at and I love fashion. This trip would mean alot to me if I went, I would love to experience life in Italy.
Going to Italy would be one of my dreams come true, meeting new people that actually know how to talk, speak, and write Italian would be a very cool experience. I would love to make great friendships in Italy and if I ever get to go to Europe or Italy again I would have someone there to accompany me and someone that I can bring along. Coming back from Italy and showing my family and friends what I learned in Italy and about their culture would be amazing.
Mexican/American. I go to King-Chavez High School I am in tenth grade, but next year I will be going onto eleventh grade. One of the things I want to do is to go to Europe and travel as much as I can. I am excited to learn new cultures, experiences, and most of all, even though it sounds weird, recipes. I always talk to my mom about whether one day we can travel to Europe and see things other than the US and Mexico. I have always wanted to go to Italy, London, Paris, Germany, etc. This year my Italian class will make one of my dream places to go come true.
Mrs. Threatt will be taking us to Italy in October, to learn the culture, have unique experiences, practice the language, eat the food, live the lifestyle, and visit historic places. One place that I am most excited to see is The Vatican, I have always wanted to go there, as well as to Milan, because its where the fashion designers are at and I love fashion. This trip would mean alot to me if I went, I would love to experience life in Italy.
Going to Italy would be one of my dreams come true, meeting new people that actually know how to talk, speak, and write Italian would be a very cool experience. I would love to make great friendships in Italy and if I ever get to go to Europe or Italy again I would have someone there to accompany me and someone that I can bring along. Coming back from Italy and showing my family and friends what I learned in Italy and about their culture would be amazing.
6. Melissa
My name is Melissa. One of my goals is to visit at least 5 different countries before I get married. I think this would a great opportunity because Italy has various type of cultures and is one of the most preserved ancient countries . I want to go to Italy because it's a great way to make international friends by granting me this chance it is away to promote universal harmony . This epic experience would mean so much to me if I am able to go. My most important reason to go would be to socialize with legit Italians and put it to use in my education. I want to be able to say I was speaking Italian in Italy and it was worth going to school .
7. Lucero
Ciao, My name is Lucero. I am 15 years-old and i attend King Chavez High School. I am currently a freshman. I am really looking forward to traveling to Italy with my Italian classmates and Mrs. Threatt. Europe has always attracted my attention and I would love to experience this trip to Italy as it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. I was personally invited by Mrs. Threatt due to my high achievement in her Italian 1-2 class. I am one of only two Italian 1-2 students who was given the opportunity to take part in the trip. I am willing to commit to this trip since I'm really looking forward to traveling to this place that I have always dreamed of.
8. Rosa
Ciao !
My name is Rosa, I’m 16 years old and currently attending King Chavez High School. As the oldest of four girls, I consider myself a role model for my sisters. I take my responsibilities as their role model very seriously. I Share with them the importance of having good character, working hard and giving back to the community.
I feel that traveling to Italy would help me demonstrate to them that hard work always pays off. Hard work opens the doors to many opportunities. It would be a great experience if I was able to visit Italy and learn more about their culture and their way of life. It would also allow me to put the skills I've learned to use and to meet new people .
My name is Rosa, I’m 16 years old and currently attending King Chavez High School. As the oldest of four girls, I consider myself a role model for my sisters. I take my responsibilities as their role model very seriously. I Share with them the importance of having good character, working hard and giving back to the community.
I feel that traveling to Italy would help me demonstrate to them that hard work always pays off. Hard work opens the doors to many opportunities. It would be a great experience if I was able to visit Italy and learn more about their culture and their way of life. It would also allow me to put the skills I've learned to use and to meet new people .
9. Jovanna
Ciao, my name is Jovanna and I'm currently a sophomore at King Chavez High School. Mrs.Threatt, my beautiful Italian teacher, has chosen me to attend to this trip because I have shown a lot of interest in the language and have worked very hard. I'm really excited for this trip to Italy because this first year that I have been in my Italian class has been awesome. I definitely love the language and the culture! I also enjoy traveling a lot. I been to places like Mexico, but never been to Europe, and this is my opportunity to do it and learn more about the language, people, and the way they live over there. I think traveling to Italy would be a new experience that I would never forget and that will make me grow in my Italian class and as a person.
10. Eileen
Ciao! Mi chiamo Eileen! ( My name is Eileen) I am 16 and I am a junior that goes to King Chavez High School. I am in my second year of Italian. It has been actually really tough for me because it's kind of like Spanish but I don't know Spanish like most of my classmates. I am trying my best. Especially because my school is giving my Italian class the opportunity to go to Italy!!! My mom is really encouraging me to go but we are having money problems. She works at Kohls and her work hours are up and down. Last week she had only 13 hours! I would love to go and experience something that I would never forget.(:
11. Moises
Hello, My name is Moises. I currently am enrolled at King Chavez High School in San Diego CA. I really enjoy taking my Italian 1-2 class. The first time stepped into this school it It felt like home. I am a sophomore who is looking forward to expanding my horizons and visiting other parts of the world, such as Italy. I am willing to expose my self to new things, learn a new culture, and experience a new community. I want to take advantage of this incredible opportunity to visit Europe, which has always held a deep attraction for me. It would be a life changing experience for me I would not take it for granted.
12. Amelia
My name is Amelia. I'm 15 and I would love to have the experience to go to Italy because I have fallen in love with the language and culture. I love going to Italian class because I very much enjoy receiving new knowledge about the language and I really want to see how the people in Italy live life.