Get in ST.E.P
IN ST.E.P. is a Student Exchange Program for TPAS students.
“If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live on another continent, or speak a different language, entering this program is a fantastic way to start making those thoughts real,” said Stacy Gausman, TPAS alumnus.
IN ST.E.P. is a student exchange program for TPAS students, developed in 1996 by students, along with TPAS instructors, artists, and staff members. IN ST.E.P. pairs an international exchange student with two American students participating in similar activities at Trollwood.<
If you’re already planning on taking classes, participating in the TPAS mainstage musical or Second Stage production, then you’d be the perfect person to help our international guests understand not only their Trollwood experiences, but also our local cultures and lifestyles (with the help of an interpreter, if needed). Imagine—in addition to meeting some great new friends, you might learn to cook colorful cuisine from another land, learn some cool phrases in another language, find out what life is like for teenagers in another part of the world, plus share the things you think are great about living in the U.S.
The fun starts even before our international guests arrive—and you can be a part of it! Even the preparation for our guests will be a blast. You can participate in the international delegation’s arrival, shooting a preview video greeting to be sent to the international participants, planning and attending a welcome party shortly after our guests arrive in Fargo, and adding an international flavor to Trollwood Park by creating signs in both English and the international languages of this year’s IMAGINE exchange participants.
Get IN ST.E.P.— it’s simple, easy, and can be shaped to the time YOU have to give it! Call the TPAS office, we’d be happy to set up a personal appointment to visit with you about this exciting program.