Adam Stålhammar

2008-09 Inbound from Sweden

Hometown: Varberg, Sweden

Sponsor: Varberg Rotary Club, District 2360, Sweden

Host: Maitland Rotary Club, District 6980, Florida, USA

School: Lake Brantley High School, Altamonte Springs, FL

Bio

Adam's Bio

Hi, my name is Adam Stalhammar and I'm from Sweden. Not many of you might know about Sweden but you should know that it is a small country in the northern area of Europe called Scandinavia with a population of 9 million "Swedes". I decided to become a exchange student because I have always hungered for more of the world than that I saw in Sweden. My mom was an exchange student and some of my friends had been overseas so I checked around looking for the best organization that did exchange years and found Rotary. Rotary is really great and I feel totally confident going to Longwood, Florida with Rotary.

I live in Longwood and go to Lake Brantley High School and I love it! I meet new people everyday because it is a very big school. I'll see ya around.

October 7 Journal

I can't believe that more than a month has flown by! It must be because everyday you get new experiences and meet new people. I recently realized that time almost goes too fast. My time at Lake Brantley is going great! I love the school, the people, and I realized that we have to start playing American football in Sweden because I will miss it. It's not just a sport, it's a lifestyle and for some people a religion :)

I meet new people everyday and realize something new every day. In the beginning I was shocked by the strict rules that apply everywhere, like clothing rules and what you can and can't do but I have adapted. It is really hot in Florida and even though I shower every morning, I'll be sweaty when I'm at school, but it's worth it because I love the heat!!!! (I will probably say something different in the end of the year). I'm having a great time so far and really love it here :D