Sandra, right, with placement buddy Angela

I was placed in London, Ontario. The city has two huge malls which are popular and the weather is about 30 degrees. Arlene and Gary (my host parents) have invited me and my buddy, Angela, to stay in their home for the summer. They are very nice. They have no kids and no pets. Arlene is an amazing cook. They try to do everything possible for us; if the plan doesn’t work out we don’t get upset because there’s more to do than what we have planned. Arlene and Gary’s neighbour once invited us over to swim in their pool and says we can go swimming in their pool anytime. I was taught to swim in Ottawa when we were brought to the pool during Orientation. I now really enjoy swimming and I’ve been working with Angela teaching her how to swim. Arlene has brought Angela and I out bowling, it was my first time. It was pretty fun, I only had one strike and Angela had three strikes. After bowling we got to play different games in the same building, I was playing basketball and challenged Angela, and won the game! Then I played alone and got to the fourth round! I had a blast. We have also had the chance to meet up with other participants (Kyla and Alisha) that were also placed in London. We all went roller skating. It was difficult at first but I got the hang of it. My work placement is at the University of Western Ontario. I was told it is a popular university. I am placed in the Department of Indigenous Services. They work with First Nations and Inuit. They run a program where students get to experience what it’s like to be a university student. They are very friendly and they enjoy learning about Inuit life and culture. My supervisor has taken me out for lunch and one of my other co-workers and I are planning to go see a movie.