After arriving back from Newfoundland, participants shared their experiences in a report to 4-H Canada. Here are some of their comments:
I enjoyed hosting. All of the people at my house made themselves at home. It was cool to show them my town and area. I liked being a tourist at home… My favourite activity in Newfoundland was zip-lining. We were really high up and we could see the ocean all day! I got out of my comfort zone (I don’t like heights) and felt like I was flying! It was so cool. — Jaxon
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When I first watched the Newfoundlanders walk through the doors of the Calgary airport, I was surprised and suddenly nervous. I had been texting my “twin,” Alicia, for quite some time, yet finally meeting her face to face was completely different. I talked the whole two-hour bus ride home about Alberta, my home, my family, my animals, cattle, ranching and farming, my 4-H club and projects… Alicia didn’t say much at first but as we progressed through the week we talked more and became good pals… We really connected during our second week together. Alicia and I still talk and even her mom has texted me since I’ve been home. Her family was fun and goofy. I loved listening to their stories and they enjoyed mine. — Jillanna
By the last few days of them being in Alberta we were all starting to bond more and then them leaving made me really sad. We all knew we were going to see each other in a week so that was comforting… We all finally bonded when we went to Newfoundland. Everywhere we went, we were loud and having the time of our summers!… I hope one day I will be able to go back and see all my friends. — Sarah
This wild ride left me with 19 new friends and so many stories to tell my family when I got home from Newfoundland… Opportunities like this don’t come up very often. If anyone is ever debating whether or not to take part in a 4-H exchange, do it, you will not regret it. — Alexandra
