My name is Helena, and I am a high school student at St. Francis. In August, I am leaving for a year long exchange to Switzerland, where I will be staying in the capital city, Bern. I will be attending Gymnasium Hofwil, and will be living with several different host families over the duration of my exchange.
Switzerland has four main languages; German (which I will be learning), French, Italian and Romansh. There are currently nearly 8 million people living in Switzerland, and the country has an area of 41,285 km2.
Thank you to the Calgary North Rotary Club for sponsoring me, and providing me with this unique opportunity.
Map of Switzerland
Bern
2012-2013 outbound students from district 5360
