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lready a few days into the SAYA exchange, Chinese students are adapting to life in the U.S. and enjoying the high school environment. Teacher and chaperone Ms. Einhe He said that she is impressed with the school and the courses available to the students.

On Sunday, the students were greeted at Belmont high school by their exchange partners, their families and by some of school’s teachers and staff, including Dr. Michael Harvey, one of the participants of the education forums in Jinan and Hangzhou. By Monday, the SAYA students were at school and off to class with their exchange partners. Ms. He said that the students were excited for the events planned for the week, including a welcoming party and the high school basketball game. And on Tuesday, the students were excited to share with the American teachers and students some of the highlights of the China photo exhibit. While the Chinese students are busy learning about America, the American students and teachers are also learning a lot from the Chinese students.

Between getting used to American food, sharing aspects of Chinese culture and visiting Boston landmarks, the students’ schedules are full of activities and learning about America. Here are a few pictures from the visit so far: