ASSIST Orientation '11 a Success 

They arrived with jet lagged bodies but excited minds and hearts: The ASSIST Class of 2011/12, 146 strong from 17 countries/regions, worked beautifully together over 5 days as they undertook final preparations for their exchange years at 86 American independent schools.

Greeted warmly and supported by 29 staff members, the members of the Class were enthusiastic and hard working as they prepared to undertake their ASSIST experiences. This Class is the 43rd in ASSIST’s long history, and they succeed 4,000 alumni from 45 nations who have studied before them at a collection of America’s finest schools.

It was a very busy time, beginning with Staff Orientation Dinner on Tuesday evening, Wednesday arrival, game day on Thursday, Day in Boston on Friday, and Class Day on Saturday.  The "Traditions of our Cultures" evening was Saturday night, after which scholars received t-shirts and backpacks with the new ASSIST logo and tag line (thanks to Director Pamela Thye for the backpacks).

We hope you will enjoy the slide show (above) that was projected at the conclusion of a wonderful entertainment evening on the last night of Orientation.

2011 Orientation                                     Class of 2011/12

2011/12 ASSIST Legacies

Front Row (l-r):  Lydia Schwartz, Charlotte Lampert, Clara Jenderek, Ines Nowack, Emilia Istner-Byman, Nanna Olsson, Carlos Alcázar, Linas Ramanauskas

Back Row (l-r):  Paulina von Saldern, Catherine Partsch,  Philipp Metzger, Ariana Vergos, Rafael de la Puente, Mathis Kunze, Tomás Álvarez, Andrés Ripoll, Jorge Urgoiti, Benjamin Buisman

2011 Orientation Staff