Jacqueline Gallus, left, stands for a photo Aug. 6 with host brother Yannick Gymlüy and host dad Jergan Gymlüy in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, during a trip through Rotary Youth Exchange. Program coordinators are hoping more North Idaho students take advantage of the experience in upcoming school years.
November 27, 2024
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Lakeland student shares experience abroad
Lakeland student shares experience abroad
Switzerland is known for its majestic views, cheeses, chocolates, watches and a flag that some have punnily observed is "a big plus." Puns aside, Lakeland High School junior Gallus experienced a taste of what this European nation has to offer when she participated in the Rotary Youth Exchange through the Coeur d'Alene Rotary Club and visited Switzerland from July to August. "I always wanted to travel," she said Tuesday. "There's not a lot to do in North Idaho."