Groeten! Hey, my name is Rainey Basinger, and I’m a freshman at Vernon High School. I’m really exited because next year (2012-2013) I will be traveling abroad to The Netherlands. I can’t wait for it! I’m currently 15 years old and I happen to enjoy a variety of activities. I have two other younger brothers, Brighton and River, and one older sister, Autumn. We have 3 dogs: Joy, Dude and our huge black lab named Sasha. In the summer, we all enjoy swimming in our pool. Unlike most other teenagers, I enjoy school (for the most part). Unfortunately, the one I go to is rather small, but I still try to make the best of my time there. My free time is occupied in many ways. On the weekends I love to go hang out with my friends and relax from a hard week of school. Other times I jump in to a long novel that I’m into at the time. Some of my favorite authors are Ted Dekker, Dan Brown, Orson Scott Card and Mark Walden. I love music! (It helps me get though the hard homework.) One of my favorite activities is playing pool. I even have my own signature cue stick. I really want this chance because I think it will be a lifetime experience. When I’m old and don’t care about too much else, I want to be able to look back and think “I loved going to The Netherlands. It’s taught me so much. All the experiences, places, people and things there have made a huge impact on my life for the better.” To me, I think this is a one of a kind experience that I won’t want to trade for the world. I have a couple different things I would like to accomplish this year. For one thing, learning the Dutch language. I hope it’s not a hard language to learn, but I’m sure it will pose a couple challenges. Also I want to study and learn as much as I can about The Netherlands. I’m sure it will be rewarding! Last but not least, I want to thank the Rotary Club for making this possible for me. Thanks, guys!
-Rainey |
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