Looking back at my experience, I still remember clearly PDOs and the overwhelming feelings that came with it. As a teenager, the responsibility you will have to carry as an exchange student for the next year or so, can be sometime a heavy burden if you don’t know what you engaged in, and that’s why the role of a mentor/ team leader is important. Because they guide us through what should we do, rules and expectations, and most importantly make us more excited about this year by hearing about their personal experience.I’m still thankful to this day for all the help and support I got from the team leaders in my PDO, and how much that helped me to better enjoy my year, now, it’s my time to payback the YES program for all the positive change it
