Can you share some funny true foreign exchange stories?
Here's another one. A student on an exchange in Japan entered a traditional restaurant. He didn't know the proper way to sit on the tatami. So he just plopped down like he would on a normal chair. All the Japanese customers stared at him in shock at first, but then they found it really funny and one of them even showed him the right way to sit gracefully.
Can you share some funny foreign exchange student stories?
Sure! One of my friends had a foreign exchange student from France in his class. This French student was always trying to use American slang, but often got it hilariously wrong. For example, he once said 'I'm going to hit the hay' as 'I'm going to hit the horse'. It made everyone burst into laughter.
What are some interesting funny true foreign exchange stories you know?
There was a student on an exchange in Spain. He was at a local market and saw some really cheap looking tomatoes. He tried to bargain with the seller in his broken Spanish. But he accidentally said he wanted to buy the whole stall instead of just a few tomatoes. The seller was so surprised at first but then started laughing and corrected his Spanish.
Can you share some foreign exchange success stories?
One success story is George Soros' famous bet against the British pound in 1992. He shorted the pound massively, and when the UK was forced to devalue its currency, he made billions. His in - depth understanding of economic fundamentals and market sentiment allowed him to anticipate this move.
Share some foreign exchange student horror stories.
One horror story is about a foreign exchange student who was placed with a host family that was extremely strict about religious rules. The student, who had different beliefs, was constantly pressured to conform. They were not allowed to eat the food they liked and were made to attend religious services against their will.
Can you share some memorable foreign exchange student host family stories?
There is a story of a host family in Toronto that welcomed a Brazilian exchange student. The family was into sports, and the student introduced them to Brazilian football. They played football together in the park. The student also shared Brazilian music and dance with the family. The family made the student feel at home, and they had a great time exploring each other's cultures.
Can you share some positive experiences of foreign exchange students in terms of cultural exchange?
Exchange students can have a great impact on the academic environment as well. They may introduce different teaching and learning methods from their home countries. For instance, a German exchange student might be used to a more hands - on and practical approach in science classes. This can inspire local educators to incorporate new elements into their teaching, making the learning experience more diverse and comprehensive for all students.
What are some of the most memorable funny foreign exchange student stories?
A Spanish exchange student once tried to order a 'coffee with milk' in a local diner. But instead of saying 'café con leche', she said 'coffee with cow'. The waitress was really puzzled at first. It was really funny seeing her trying to explain what she actually wanted.
Can you share more funny exchange student stories?
A Spanish exchange student in a New Zealand school was invited to a barbecue. He thought it would be like a Spanish fiesta and brought a big speaker to play flamenco music. When he started playing the music really loudly and dancing around the barbecue area, the New Zealanders were a bit taken aback at first but then joined in and it turned into a really fun and funny cultural mix - up.
Can you share some common problems in hosting foreign exchange students horror stories?
Cultural misunderstandings are common. For example, the concept of personal space might be different. An exchange student might enter the host family's bedroom without knocking, thinking it's normal in their culture. This can be very uncomfortable for the host family.
Can you share some true funny stories?
Sure. Once my friend was trying to be cool while skateboarding. He did a big jump, but then his skateboard flew one way and he landed in a bush the other way. He was completely unharmed but looked like a mess with leaves all over him.