Testimonials


"One of the most amazing experiences of a lifetime. A summer to never be forgotten... friendships that will last forever. It is not the end, but only the beginning. Thank you SEVEC for making this happen"
- Aimee Jo Milendres

"Both Pamana and Montreal welcomed us as if we were already family. We had our ups and semi-downs but in the end, the experience was still great. I will cherish these people and these weeks forever. I will surely visit them again for I am proud to say that I am a now a citizen/resident of Montreal. Love you guys & thanks SEVEC."
- John Gatus

"What can i say? ...Montreal was a blast! We were welcomed with opened arms and smiling faces. It got off to a rocky start at the greeting, but after everyone talked it was like family. One of the greatest experiences of my life. I love to meet new people and spend time with friends and this was the perfect oppurtunity! I loved Montreal and am definently planning to go back and visit Pamana(our exchange group). I've created a deep bond with them and I can actually say I do love them and miss them already, but like every exchange it all comes to an end. But no matter what we'll always be connected! LOVE YOU GUYS & MISS YOU PAMANA and thank-you SEVEC for this wonderful oppurtunity! "
- Jonathan Kol

"Wether it was in Montreal or in Richmond, one thing was certain.... PAMANA and PhilCAS became one big happy family. It's an experience that I will forever cherish, as well as the friends that I've made. And the bonds forged during these 2 weeks will stand the test of time, because we are, after all, PhilMANA 4 life. I miss you guys, but I love you more!!! See you all again."
- John Tuvida

"WOW this trip was such a blast!! and a once in a lifetime experience!!... I met so much new friends... and members of both troupes became closer!! This was an unforgettable reunion of two families... This trip will help us in our future lives!"
- Kenneth Chang

"I do and don't know how to explain my experience on this trip. First off, this was my first exchange ever and I think that I will never forget anything that happened when I was with Philcas or anyone that I met. It was such a life changing experience. I've made new friends and I can even call them family. Never have I really called anyone 'Kuya' or 'Ateh' until this exchange and now, well, I do! There were it's good and bad parts, but I prefer to think about the fun I had with these awesome people. I can't wait until I see them again (and we will!). Also, I have to also thank SEVEC like Jonathan had done previously for letting us have this exchange, I don't even want to think about "what if we didn't have this exchange". Philmana will live forever in my heart. I miss you all and love you all!"
- Sabrina Subramaniam

"More than an exchange, it was a sharing of lives. Connections were developed spanning an entire continent, three time zones, and six provinces. It has enriched our own lives, broadened our horizons, and deepened our passion for life and the diversity it has to offer. Thank you PhilCAS and SEVEC."
- Neil Yapp


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