High School USA Blog

In Germany, the healthcare differs a lot from that of the United States. The doctors office, the pharmacy, medications, and more. I have bbeen pretty sick and had to go...keep reading

Now that we’re well into December, the last thing I need to do before getting completely sucked into the Christmas spirit is reflect on November. While not nearly as busy...keep reading

Introduction It's December and Christmas is just around the corner! Weihnachtsmarkt season has just begun in Germany, with little wooden markets popping up all around town, selling roasted walnuts, gingerbread...keep reading

Welcome to my November blogpost! I am here in the U.S. with the "PPP/ CBYX-Program", which is a scholarship program funded and administered by the government of the U.S. and...keep reading

As it has recently gotten colder here in Germany, the energy crisis that the country is facing has been more and more prevalent. Advisories of what people should do in...keep reading

Mara and Grace were both very excited to have their first Thanksgiving here in the U.S.. Our day started with watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV while prepping...keep reading

When I first began my exchange year, the participants were told a lot of possible ways to give back to our host families, as well as showcase our American culture...keep reading

The thing that shocked me the most about Germany is how unpopular women’s soccer is. Men’s soccer is very common and if you play it and are good you are...keep reading

I was super excited for Thanksgiving because I was not only going to try many new dishes, but I was going to bake a Peruvian pie after the recipe from...keep reading

If you are lucky enough to drive through Virginia and choose to venture inward, you’ll find yourself in my town. Looking hard enough behind the rows of strip malls and...keep reading