An exchange student from Brazil will be calling Portage la Prairie home for the next twelve months. Victor Matheus says his first big event since arriving in Canada was attending the graduation for the 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School, noting it was a great honour to see all the pilots getting promoted. Matheus says he's only been in the country since Wednesday and he's really looking forward to the coming year. He notes Portage is a great city and everyone has been very welcoming. Matheus adds the trees in and around Portage give the whole place a distinguished look. He says winter is something he hasn't yet experienced, so he's trying to get mentally prepared for his first time dealing with the cold and snow.