I wish to participate in the Italian Exchange VI because I have always wanted to go to another country, learn about the country and it’s culture and how much the country is different from the United States.  The Italian Exchange program gives me that chance.  I also want to participate so I can say, “Yes I’ve been to another country.”  If I participate, it will give me the chance to do something most people have not had the chance to do.  I also hear it is extremely beautiful in Italy, I would love to experience and see the beauty myself. 

           I think participation in this program will benefit me as a student, because it gives me a chance to learn new and different things in new and different ways.  I will benefit as a individual, because this program may settle some of the curiosity I have about different cultures and lifestyles.  As I said before, it gives me a chance to do something new and something most people have not had the chance to do.  I have the chance so I’m going to take it.  Lastly, I will benefit as a global citizen from the program because it will help me understand Italy’s culture and ways.  I have always told other people not to criticize other countries’ government and lifestyles since they know nothing about it.  My experiencing these different lifestyles and government will my stand and my opinions stronger.  

           My home life is…...well, kind of boring.  My mom, Sandy, works nightshift, 6 p.m.-6 a.m., at a factory.  On the nights that she has to work I take care of Andy, my 22 year old handicap brother, and during the school week I take care of Koti, my 5 year old nephew.  I get him on and off the bus and watch him until his mother, my sister Samantha, gets home from work.  I help out at the house by cleaning, doing the laundry, washing dishes, feeding the animals, and taking care of my brother, and whatever else my mother wants me to do.  On the weekends I work as a dishwasher at the Little CaCapon Diner.  Occasionally, I do things with my friends, but I usually just hang out with them at school.  My home life isn’t very interesting, but it keeps me very busy.

            I like animals.  My favorite animal is a wolf, because they are loyal and are pretty to look at.  I also enjoy watching western and action movies, and cartoon.  My favorite cartoon show is Inyuyasha.  I love to read all kinds of books.  I also like little children.  I don’t like to play sports but I like to watch them.  I don’t like onions, peppers, or spicy stuff.  I enjoy going on walks, because it’s relaxing.  I like to learn about our history.   I find Indian culture fascinating, the stories of their past are also fascinating.  I like people with a sense of humor.  I like to listen to music.  My favorite type is alternative rock.  I don’t like spiders, because I was once bitten by one.  I sometimes like school, but it usually depends on how my day is going.  My favorite subjects are History and English.  My least favorite subjects are Math and Science.

            My other information is : I’m 5 foot 6 inches tall.  I have brown hair and hazel eyes.  I’m the youngest of three kids.  I have two nephews.  I have a pet cat named Zeus.  My full name is Cassandra Anne Trisdale.  I’m 17 years old.  I am  shy when I’ m in a new situation or when I meet new people, but after a little while I loosen up and I’m not as shy.  I try to be helpful as much as I can.  I’m not a good drawer.  My favorite color is green.

 I guess that’s all I can say.  Thank you for taking the time to read my essay, and thank you for considering me for participation in the Italian Exchange VI.