Sam's Odyssey 101

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  • We are going to Budapest!

    January 28, 2025 I have been selected for the varsity team to travel to Budapest and participate in basket ball and football tournament this March. One of the best parts of playing sports is traveling to new places, meeting new people, and competing. Continue reading

  • Wrapping up the first semester

    December 31, 2024 The results of my first semester in the new school: Continue reading

  • Disney Paris

    My boarding friends and I went to Disney Paris last weekend, November 30th and December 1st. I had so many fun experiences. My friends and I were astonished by all of the rides and the exhibits. Continue reading

  • Preparing for my writing competition

    Today I spent some time preparing for the writing competition I attended. Here is the piece I wrote. I was awoken by the cold breeze of the winter wind. I saw the window slightly open. I probably forgot to close it. It’s been 11 days since I landed on Mars, and I’m still not used Continue reading

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  • First basketball tournament in my new school

    November 1, 2024 Today, I had a basketball tournament. There were so many good players and teams from many schools. Our team ended up in 7th place out of 8 teams because we were 2 years younger than the others. However, our team did end up with one win against 9th and 10th graders. Our Continue reading

  • Solitude

    October 28, 2024 Yesterday, I returned to the boarding house, and solitude settled around me already. They say there’s no place like home, and it’s true. I miss the Autumn breaks already. I hope the winter break comes quickly Continue reading

  • Nationalities of my friends (update)

    October 26, 2024 At the airport, I counted the nationalities of my friends and teachers that I met in my school so far. France, China, United States of America, Spain, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland, Ireland, India, Brazil, Iran, Turkey, Italy, Uzbekistan, Germany, Lithuania, Romania, South Africa, Syria, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia, South Korea, Poland, United Kingdom, Continue reading

  • Sweet Autumn Break

    October 26, 2024 A two-week autumn break was a savior from all my exams and assignments. My new school has an Autumn and Spring break as well as the winter and summer. I just had my first one in Seoul, and now I am already at the airport to take my flight to Geneva. Summary Continue reading

  • Living in the boarding house

    August 25, 2024 I started to live in the boarding house since August 19 (Monday). My parents came to Switzerland with me, but they left today. Now, I need to learn how to live alone in this county. New language, new school, new people, new country. My odyssey began! Continue reading

  • Countries of my new friends in the new school

    France, China, United States of America, Spain, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland, … (7+ so far). Goal: 50 in 2024 Continue reading