Exchange students

[Breine]

So, the other day I was at a party where an exchange student from Japan also was present. Her name was Shoko or something like that (I didn't really catch it, 'cause of the alcohol flowing trough my veins and the loud music pumping in the background). Anyway, we got to talking and I asked her about must-sees in Tokyo since I'm going there next year. We had a nice little chat and she seemed like a really sweet girl (plus, she had the asian cuteness-factor going for her). Of course I had to tell her what a big japanophile I am and how much I love Hayao Miyazaki, Battle Royale, Final Fantasy and all that other great stuff - all that nerdiness probably made her think I was somewhat of a freakazoid or something, but whatever Exchange students are great.. back in high school we also had two of them at the same time in my class (Juliana from Brazil and Dalia from Lithuania).

Anyway, here's for the topic: What's your experience with exchange students? What do you think of the whole thing, and have you ever been one yourself?