I joined the site in my last year of high school, hoping for an escape from the stress of finals and graduation.
What I got was an amazing chance to connect with people from around the globe, and friends that are just as close as those made in person.
Give it a shot, worst case scenario is you decide that its not for you.
I have alway enjoyed travelling around the US and UK, especially since it is my heritage. Global Pen friends makes it easy to meet new like minded people to share interests with.
I have made a lot of wonderful friends all over the world. I am learning a lot about different cultures and their values. I am so happy I found this website, as it is not expensive.