This 2021-2022 school year Memorial counted with four international students from Spain. Diego Jimenez was one of those students and he was part of the Class of 2022 graduates. He returned to Spain already. The other three students from Spain include Pedro Toston, Carla Sainz and Martin Tejero.
We recently interviewed Pedro and below you'll be able to learn more about him:
1) How did you feel about being an international student at Memorial?
I really like it here. The school is very nice. I always felt welcomed and well treated.
2) What was your favorite part about studying at SJM?
I like the rallies and the facilities the school gives us for studying and working on projects. The people are very nice and I made a lot of friends.
3) Why was it important for you to be studying at a Catholic High School?
For me is important because you can share not only your religion but also your ideas and thinkings with other people, and you can also formally discuss whatever you want with anyone.
4) Do you have one or several favorite teachers / staff who made your experience worthwhile?
Of course! I really want to thank to Mr. Bamber, Mr. Giannoni, and Mr. Wathen for all the efforts they made while I was in the integration process. They always helped me with whatever I needed and they were always nice and patient. I also want to thank Mrs. Cameron and Mrs. Penelope, they also helped me a lot throughout my time here.
5) What will you miss the most about Memorial?
I will miss the teachers, the facilities of the school, the relaxed environment at school and all the fun projects.
6) Would you recommend this program to other international students and why?
Of course! Even if there are challenging times while being here, the school will always try to help you and make you feel comfortable. Also the experience is awesome and you will always leave from Memorial a lot more prepared than when you first arrived.
7) What is one thing Memorial High School can improve on for international students?
I think the management of the school was awesome with us, and honestly, there is absolutely nothing the international students cannot do here because of being international. Everyone treated me very well and I could also make friends from other countries and share our culture / traditions between each other, and that is super fun!