I know that this must come as a shock knowing that I haven't written in a long time. Well I am doing well and studing hard. I'm now attending Lee University in Cleveland TN ( I know that must sound strange but yes I am in TN) My major is Public Relations with in minor in Theology and English. I am not studding Germany; because I tested out of my college classes I was really excited about that. I still read German books or talk to my friends in Germany in order not to forget the language, and I still have my job at the resort in the Bahamas as a translator keeping in constant contact with my host family and friends in Germany. I also receive e-mails and IM from the other exchange students. Just the other day I wrote to Desyree in Germany, I do hope that she is doing fine. I try to keep in contact with all of the students that are away and every now and again I send a word of advice.

Well that is basically what is what has been going on in my life. I am preparing myself for grad school soon where I will hopefully study Internatioal Relations. My year in Germany has really opened up alot of avenues for me. Just in my town I was asked to assist occasionally with the German cases at the court house. I have also been presented with alot of other opportunities. I am now looking into learning Spanish that seems to be a big thing now. Once again I say thank you for the wouderful opportunity that was given to me that has changed my life forever. THANK YOU

Demeka Sears
Rotary Exchange Student '99-'00
Altena, Germany