Three new students have joined the hallways for this school year. Two juniors from Berlin, Germany, Anton Coelen and Fabian Schwuchow, and one sophomore from Romania, Balazs Olah, have enrolled in classes at FHN.

“There aren’t many similarities,” Schwuchow said. “The lifestyle is different. Definitely, the school is.”

The three students have faced many differences in the past few weeks they have been in the U.S. The people, the language, the school and the culture are all something they learn about every day. Schwuchow hopes to be able to talk to other students in English without being shy, and to get used to the outgoing personalities of the students.

“In the first days, understanding and talking in English was hard,” Schwuchow said. “If the teacher talks too fast, you understand nothing.”

Despite the differences and challenges, the students are enjoying their time here. Coelen has made new friends and Schwuchow attended his first Cardinals baseball game Aug. 23.

“It’s a really big opportunity to be here and live the American lifestyle,” Olah said. “It’s different, but it’s beautiful.”

Although there may be hardships, the students are excited to be here in the U.S. They are eager to learn the language and American culture. Inspired by family members, business or cool American movies, the three students are finally being granted their wish of being here.

“Being here is just the best part because my childhood dream was to come to America,” Olah said. “I miss my family and my friends, but the amount of things I’m seeing and learning compensate that.”

The students are learning new things, creating new relationships and seeing new sights. They are excited to learn and find new things in the U.S.

“It’s different, but I like it,” Schwuchow said. “I hope I will remember these 10 months my whole life because it’s a great experience.”