Francesca Baldino

2008-09 Inbound from Italy

Hometown: Sassari, Italy

Sponsor: Sassari Nord Rotary Club, District 2080, Italy

Host: Altamonte Springs Rotary Club, District 6980, Florida, USA

School: Lake Howell High School, Winter Park, FL

Bio

Francesca's Bio

Hi everybody, I'm Francesca Baldino.

I come from Sardinia, a small island in the southern part of Italy, which is known for its beautiful beaches. I live in the town of Sassari. I love it because I've lived there all my life.

My family is composed of my parents and my twin sister who is currently in Washington State for one year (but I think Florida is so much better!).

In my free time I like to spend time with my friends. We like go to the beach, do shopping, drink coffee, eat pizza and go around with scooters.

I wanted to do this experience since I was eleven because one of my family's members has also been an exchange student.

I'm exciting about being here in Florida, because it's really an amazing state and IT'S ALWAYS SUMMER! I think it could be the best experience in my life. Thanks Rotary for the opportunity!!!

October 21 Journal

Hi! I have been in Florida for about three months and I'm having a beautiful experience.

I had some problems at the beginning because my English wasn't really good but now all is better. I switched my family and school. Now I'm living in a wonderful place called The Springs where there are also bears and an amazing lake.

School is good. Every day I meet new people and I have really easy classes so this year I can be relaxing!! I'm really happy about my tutor because he helps me and I can always talk with him.

I've already been to Sea World, Cocoa Beach, and to Disney World where I had an amazing time! Time is going so fast, and I hope I can travel a lot! I'm ready for the weekend in Disney World and I am super excited!