Heather Snow

2012-13 Outbound to Korea

Hometown: Milton, FL

School: Milton Central School

Sponsor: District 6940, FL

Host: District 3680, Korea

Heather's Bio

"Live for today, look forward to tomorrow." -Saya Annyeonghaseyo! (안녕하세요!) My name is Heather Snow, proudly 15 years young and from Munson, Florida. I live out in the middle of nowhere (it's not as bad as you think) and I go to the microscopic Central School as a sophomore. The best part of this bio? I'm going to ruin the surprise and tell you that I'm going to South Korea in approximately eight months! That's right, I'm going to be living and breathing in South Korea for a whole year! South Korea...yea, it's different alright. It's going to be like nothing I've ever imagined, but let's step back into the here-and-now. I live with my mom, my older sister, and my nephew in Munson, Florida. My mother and father are separated, but that doesn't stop me from sharing my love. My step-dad also lives close by and, even though my determination is strong, these three guardians have given me the love, support, and resources to carry out my dream. My sister, Corie, has influenced me substantially, and my nephew, Sean, has taught me that patience is rewarded. (He's 8!) School isn't just an obligation to me; it's a privilege. If you look around at the world, you'll see quite a few people who can't go to school and pursue their dream career. Don't take it for granted. At Central, I enjoy all of my classes and the teachers, no matter how difficult the subject is. Everybody is close-knitted. I've been with most of my classmates since elementary school. At home, I do a number of things in my free time, ranging from playing the piano to just letting my imagination run wild for a bit. After school, I participate in Central's only band as a pianist, help with school events, and hold events with the Interact Club. My personality in a nutshell: shy (that shell breaks pretty fast), outgoing, a bit random, thoughtful, eager to learn, and happy overall. All of that crammed into a blue-eyed, white-blonde haired teen (recipe for destruction...just kidding!). I've been told my excitement is contagious, and I find that to be true.

Foreign exchange - it's something I've wanted to do since middle school. It may just be me, but there's something so exciting about the new; the mysterious; the unseen. I want to be able to make a total cultural leap. I want to be immersed so deeply in a new environment and see it through the eyes of the natives - people who have thrived in different ways than I have. Don't get me wrong, I'm forward to the fun! However, I also know it will be rewarding in ways I can't imagine (BUT not without hard work). I don't know what to expect of the upcoming year, but I know I will make the best of it! I'm not going to lie - my family is not what you would call wealthy. Without their full support, this would not have been possible. I just wanted to thank you guys and let you know that I love you so much! Also, to Rotary, words can't describe how grateful I am for this opportunity. Much love and hugs to everyone who has helped me grasp this dream! In eight months, I will be a certified outbound. After a year in a new home, who knows who I'll be? 그렇게 오래! Geuleohge olae! (So long!)

Heather- Outbound to Korea