The Light - An Alumni Publication Winter 2014/2015 | Page 24

FACES OF YFU

CAITLYNN UPTON
“I never thought that a boring trip to Parliament in Germany would shape my
career path, but life has a way of throwing you curveballs.... My exchange year in
Germany helped me to not only gain a voice for myself, but also a political voice –
all thanks to that “boring” parliament session in Berlin.”
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YFU Program: Germany, CBYX, 2012 Occupation: Student
Education: Warren Mott HS, Warren, MI Home: East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University, currently studying Social Relations & Policy

BOBBY PETRINI
“At the time I received my letter of acceptance to the YFU Program in spring of
2000, I couldn’t possibly think past what an amazing summer lay ahead of me. Fast
forward 15 years later, and I’ve just returned home after spending the better part of
August and September traveling across Europe with my best Italian friend from high
school.”
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YFU Program: Italy, 2000 Home: San Francisco, CA
Education: Occupation: Security Account
Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep, San Francisco, CA
Manager; Cisco
Santa Clara University, BS Finance

minor in Italian and International Business

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