1. ELISA MONACO “The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.” ~Bertrand Russell

2. ABOUT ME  BORN IN ROME, ITALY  FAMILY AND FRIENDS Motivational friends and family Strong bond with my brother  ROLE MODEL TO MY BROTHER  NEVER GIVE UP

3. MY AMERICAN EXPERIENCE  EXCHANGE STUDENT FOR 10 MONTHS Arrived in Lindsay on August 7 th New family, new friends, whole new world  THE OBSTACLES I MET Far from family and friends Difficulties with the language Adapting to a different culture  MY ACHIEVEMENTS Improved my English Experienced American life Became more mature and responsible “Exchange is not a year in your life, but a life in a year”

4. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES  SPORTS Golf Varsity Soccer Varsity Swimming  CLUBS French Club ASL KEY Club Drama Club  IMUN in the FAO Committee  Certamen LATINITAS ad Turrim Virgatam

5. JOB SHADOW Sgt. Andrew Robinson  Officer Jesse Cavasos Lindsay Police Department What I learned  Information on the job  Why I changed my mind about this job

6. MY FUTURE  Graduate from Italian High School with honors  Attend University after I complete my Italian education, either in Italy or abroad  Interested in many fields of study One more year to decide  Earn a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree  Travel the world

7. THANK YOU! I really appreciate your time and your interest in my senior project. Do you have any questions?