Welcome to Ghina (pronounced Gina) Raida Asilia, the second Rotary Youth Exchange Program (YEP) student sponsored by Honolulu Sunrise. Thanks to Carolyn Hiatt and Susi Taylor for helping to arrange Gina’s full scholarship at Le Jardin Academy.
Susi is graciously hosting Ghina until Ken Marcus returns this week. We are looking for a second host family. Says Amin Leiman, President Elect, “Last year, we initiated this wonderful opportunity and brought Tya Noor to Honolulu, Hawaii. Tya had an awesome cultural experience with us and brought back lots of sweet memories from Hawaii.” Ghina enjoys swimming, singing, playing piano and guitar. Her parents and two brothers live in Jakarta.
Phearun (pronounced Peh-roon) Chhorn is a remarkable young man. Formerly from Future Light Orphanage in Cambodia. Phearun will be attending the University of Hawaii with the long-term goal of studying international relations then returning to Cambodia and joining the diplomatic service. Says host mom Nancy Walden (who coordinated Phearun’s arrangements), “He knows more about American history than most people his age.” This Monday, Phearun will join 65 foreign students in the Hawaii English Language Program at UH to prepare for the rigorous TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) so that he can begin his classes. Phearun will be staying with Nancy for the first semester, then moving on to life in the dorms. Mahalo to Phearun’s sponsors for this incredible opportunity.
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