Kate Parker: “The Life of a GRSP at Brenau”

At the April 21 meeting of the Rotary Club of Lawrenceville GRSP student Kate Parker of New Zealand reported on her experiences as a GRSP student this year.   She enjoyed fellowship with her host family who lived on Lake Lanier and recounted her adventures during her year in Georgia.  She experienced fire ants first hand, transitioned from a winter to a very hot summer, attended a UGA game, and managed to work in travel all over the United States, from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon to Miami and Key West.  She particularly enjoyed hearing Fleetwood Mac on New Year’s and traveling to Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon.  She enjoyed her classes and her experience at Brenau, particularly the beautiful campus and the tight-knit community, and celebrating American holidays such as Halloween and Thanksgiving.  She thanked the Rotarians for the opportunities of this past year to learn more about the U.S. and to make so many new friends.