Editor’s note: For the Argentinian student’s convenience, this interview was conducted in Spanish by the author.

On Thursday, Jan. 19, the halls of Niles West were filled with Argentinean exchange students as they followed West students from class to class, trying to take in everything that they could about the American school system.

While many described the experience similar to “High School Musical,” the NWN had the privilege of sitting down with Argentinean-Exchange student and junior Josefina Izquierdo to discuss what many of them had learned and what their experience was like overall.

NWN: What is life like in Argentina?

Izqueirdo: My life in Argentina is good. I wake up at 7 0’clock in the morning to go to school for 6 hours.

NWN: What type of classes do you have?

Izqueirdo: I take biology, geography, physical education, math, literature, English, and Spanish. My favorite class is math. I love it.

NWN: What are the differences between Niles West and your school?

Izqueirdo: There are so many differences. I come to class at 7:30 in the morning and I leave at 1:30. All of my classes are in the same room. Depending on the material, the teacher changes but I’m always with the same partners.

NWN: What is the biggest difference between the temperature here and in Argentina?

Izqueirdo: In Argentina we use Celsius while in America you use Fahrenheit. Right now, it’s 84 degrees in Argentina but here it’s 32.

NWN: What do you think about America so far?

Izqueirdo: I love this country. Everyone here has been really nice so far. Yesterday I went to a magic show, but my favorite activity has been shopping.