High School USA Blog

As of last Monday, I have completed 25% of my exchange year. Those eighty-one days have bounced me around from Washington, D.C., to language camp, to my host community, and...keep reading

Today, Oct 26, 2019, Mr. Powers, my local coordinator, held the Halloween costume party at his house. Mr. Powers was wearing a fake muscle shirt, Mrs. Powers was costuming as...keep reading

As soon as our fall break started, my host family decided to go on a family trip to Dresden and cities along the way. Despite the long drive (5 hours),...keep reading

Hi everyone! Two months ago I left Brazil to come to the U.S. - that is crazy! At the same time that it seems like I am here for just...keep reading

Hi Everyone! Thanks for waiting! Today let's talk about some American First! ♦ For the first time I know that I'm probabaly a cat person and they do love me...keep reading

Hi everybody. I had my first and (probablly) last homecoming week in my life. Within the linked video I show you some special moments of the school week with all...keep reading

It has been a little bit over two months that I’m in the United States and since then I have been learning new things every day. I have learnt new...keep reading

In my previous post I mentioned a little bit about what my school is like, but I would like to explain more. There is a significant difference between education in...keep reading

Recently, my school held their very first ever "Spieltag" or play day, and yes it's exactly what it sounds like. Students showed up to school so that they could play...keep reading

Sometimes amazing opportunities you have to search for and really work hard to accomplish, and others simply fall into you lap. My host sister Kirsten recently asked me if I...keep reading