Hallo zusammen! This week, we were able to share one of the oldest and most celebrated traditions of American culture with our German host families: Thanksgiving! There is a similar...keep reading
My November started off with the ceremonial tradition of the catholic priest sprinkling water among the graves in the cemetary known as the Allerheiligen. Why? Becasue the month of November...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
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
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
This fall Ferien school vacation was absolutely incredible. I have never had two full weeks of vacation from school, and it was an amazing way to further imerse myself in...keep reading
Yesterday, 3/10/19, was the German reunification day where we celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall. My family, a friend, and I took this opportunity to watch the local Warburg...keep reading
I am a music lover. From singing to playing or even just listening to music, I love it all. So, I made sure to become involved in the local band...keep reading
German and English, Deutschland und Amerika. These ties are very strong and prevelant in the day to day german culture. There isn't anywhere you go that you don't see something...keep reading
A list of differences so far living in Germany Things I thought would be different There is a German Netflix They drive on the right side of the road How...keep reading