Alessia is from Cavnoina, Italy. It is close to Lake Garda, the biggest lake in Italy.  The lake is 30 miles long and 10 miles long.  Verona is one of the main cities of their area.  It is a city rich in history with many monuments and sites of historical interest. 

 

In Verona you can visit the Arena. It is the third largest of Roman theaters.  It was used for Gladiator fights and is now used for concerts and plays.  Shakespeare used Verona in Romeo and Juliet and the Two Gentlemen.  The Balcony from Romeo and Juliet is located in Verona.

 

Alessia’s mother is from Germany and her father is from Italy. They met in Switzerland.  She has one 13 year old sister. 

 

They love being outside, hiking and skiing.  They also travel together as a family. They have four tortoises.  If Alessia could be an animal she would be a tortoise because they relax and have long lives.  Her parents work in tourism so they have time to take their daughters on wonderful trips.

 

Alessia is very social and loves to spend time with her family and friends.  She also loves music, drawing and horseback riding.  Alessia’s friends are very important to her. 

 

Alessia has had an unusual experience in the Youth exchange program.  A student backed out of going on the exchange and her English teacher encouraged her to apply. She was chosen late to be a part of the youth exchange.  She decided in one week to decide to take the opportunity.   

 

She has met friends from all over the world and hopes that she will stay friends with them even after going home.  She will be going to Chilliwack this weekend to participate in a Christmas parade with other District 5050 exchange students.

 

Alessia had a great time at the Homecoming Dance at AHS with new friends from the High School. Thanksgiving was a great experience in participating in a holiday that they don’t have in Italy.  She has also been volunteering at NOAH and she has had great adventures with Erik and Rose, including trips to Seattle, Concerts, boat trips and going to the pumpkin patch.

Alessia has enjoyed seeing the scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Mount Baker was a great experience and hiking has been a joy. 

 

Alessia plays the Clarinet and is in her 4^th year of 5 years of High School in Italy.