MINNESOTA
Minnesota’s beautiful landscape offers a variety of activities. In the winter it is popular to go ice skating or ice fishing on one of the many frozen lakes. There is a great deal of snow fall, and many people use snowmobiles for transportation, as well as for fun. In the summer host families enjoy boating, swimming, camping, hunting and other outdoor activities. Hockey and football are the most popular sports in Minnesota, and everyone supports the state’s professional football team, The Minnesota Vikings. Most high school students participate in extracurricular events such as sports or special interest clubs, such as drama, band and church youth group.
Many host families live in small towns that may be quite long distances from each other. While living in this type of community may take some getting used to, many students find the family oriented atmosphere of a small town the most rewarding. Midwesterners are known for their friendliness and hospitality and will welcome you into their community. For many, religion plays a large part in their lives, and students often find American churches to be fun and social places. If you’ve seen the movie “Fargo,” you know Minnesotans are known for their Midwestern accent, and you may leave calling soda “pop” just like they do!
EF students really enjoy their stay in Minnesota, a state in which many immigrants have found their American dream. As one current students says, “Minnesota is the perfect state for a high school year!"
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