Aisha Farooq Student Exchange

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Hi I am Aisha Farooq from Pakistan.I came to America on 5 August 2016.I am placed in Columbus, Ohio.As an exchange student it was challenging adjusting in new country and society which is totally different from where they belong.But with the passage of time this new home and people feel like own home and people .As I am in my journey towards an awesome exchange year I made a lot of friends and showed my culture to my fellow peers and people around me and after listening to my experiences and about my country the other kids also want to be exchange students.3 months are already passed and there are just a few months left in the completion of this exchange year.Winter has been started and after a few days there will be thanksgiving and Christmas.

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