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Kaylin Burgess

2012-13 Outbound to Switzerland

Hometown: St. Augustine, FL

School: Bartram Trail High School

Sponsor: District 6970, FL

Host: District TBA, Switzerland

Kaylin's Bio

Guten Tag! My name is Kaylin Burgess and I’m from St. Augustine, FL. I am incredibly lucky to say that I have been chosen to spend an entire year in Switzerland! As I research the country and look at all the gorgeous pictures, I am becoming more and more excited! The fact that I will be immersed in the Swiss culture in less than a year is so surreal to me. I can’t thank Rotary enough for this amazing opportunity.

I am currently 16 years old and a junior at Bartram Trail High School. In school I take many AP and honors classes, my favorite subjects are history and math. I am a very outgoing and adventurous person. I enjoy playing all different sports, but I especially enjoy lacrosse, soccer, and swim team. My high school lacrosse team has won district championship the last three years in a row and I am very proud to be a part of the program. In my free time I like to hang out with friends, go to the movies, listen to music, and work out at the local gym. The languages I have studied in school are Spanish and American Sign Language, so German is going to be completely different. I live with my mom, Kristee, my dad, Scott, and my sister, Lauren. My family was surprised when I came home to tell them that I wanted to be an exchange student, but now they are extremely excited for me. Being a part of the exchange program is something that I have always been interested in, so when Jack Murray came to speak at my school I just knew that I had to apply!

During my exchange I hope to grow as a person and teach other people about Americans. I am ready to venture out and see what the world has to offer. I am excited to meet people from all over the world, to learn about their culture, and to make lifelong friendships. I know that being an exchange student won’t be easy but I will embrace the challenge. Thank you Rotary for providing me with an experience that will change my life.