rotary club of new berlin, new berlin rotary, what is a rotary clubGaining a connection to Chile and a lifelong friend
 
Our foreign exchange student for the year, Emilia, introduced us to her home country during our meeting on May 14. Emilia arrived in New Berlin in August 2013, and will return home in July.
 
Emilia, a senior at New Berlin Eisenhower High School, lives in Chillan, Chile. Chillan is a city of about 175,000 in the Bio Bio region, which is in the central part of Chile. Approximately 250 miles south of Santiago (Chile's capital), Chillan boasts a diverse array of culture and businesses.
 
In addition to experiencing life is Wisconsin--including taking in a Packer game at Lambeau Field--Emilia visited Florida during Spring Break. She is also scheduled to visit Colorado and California before leaving the US.
 
Emilia said she's always wanted to visit the US. though didn't expect to come to Wisconsin. "I like it," she said.
 
After returning home, Emilia will finish her studies at her school, Deutche Schule, and will graduate in December.
 
The Rotary Club of New Berlin is proud to help fund Emilia's stay here in New Berlin. We'd like to thank the host families who have provided for her, as well as the numerous individuals who introduced Emilia to the many facets of life in Wisconsin and other states.