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Hixon said she made trips to Hong Kong and then back to Vietnam. She said the international house on campus had had eight counties represented if counting the U.S. Right now, there are four countries represented. “But, with the homestays and families that we have, there are seven countries,” Hixon said. Every student who attends Springwood has student services. However, the ones who live on Springwood’s campus have a bit more of an extensive setup. Hixon said although the lan- guage barrier typically isn’t a problem because the students being recruited want to attend an American college, help with college and scholar- ship applications is still available. “The students that come here are very, very bright,” Hixon said. “They’re very interested in education. They’re conscientious, and they have a great work ethic.” However, the international program isn’t A standard room set up at Springwood School’s International House in Lanett. Most rooms have three to a room and share a bathroom between two rooms with multiple showers. QUICK LUBE • Oil Changes • Fluid Services • Mufers & Custom Exhaust • Welding & Fabrication Shop 706-845-0920 Adam Campbell 706-523-6384 810 New Franklin Rd, LaGrange, GA 30240 Mon-Fri 8-5 and Sat 8-noon [email protected] I 678-215-7293 FEB. 2020/MARCH 2020 2020 | LAGRANGE LIVING • 45