Foreign language classes at the high school level are not often deemed gateways to long-winded careers. More so than any high school business, science, or English class, many students who enroll in world language courses do so out of interest and dedication to master a new skill, but do not necessarily...

By Casey O'Connor Staff Writer In January, Lena Brettl left her family and friends behind to travel to America, and live with a family that she had never met before. Brettl, through an exchange program, was placed in a random home. Although Brettl could not choose her home or host family,...