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Goodbye America, Hallo Deutschland!
The exciting journey from Washington, DC to Germany with the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program!
What to Expect - Orientation
This blog gives a brief expectation of what will happen at the initial Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) orientation.
Auf Wiedersehen und Hallo
This week I have been packing my bags and saying my goodbyes. Yesterday I spent my last day at home hanging out with my best friend Caden and my family... keep reading
Sunburned Essays and the Road to Germany
A few days ago, CIEE had a webinar for high school students going on the CBYX program. It was run by our usual CIEE team (the people we’ve been communicating... keep reading
Predeparture: Preparing, Practicing, and Packing
“Hey, would you wanna go to Germany next year!?” -My mom, 2024. Little did I know the impact that simple question would have on me. My name is Ally, and... keep reading
The Mountains Are Calling, And I Must Go
I am sitting on the deck of a tiny cabin, high in the Rocky Mountains where I’ve grown up. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and green valleys where bison and antelope... keep reading
Pre-Departure Thoughts: How my past influences my future
My name is Hanna, and I’m from Arizona. My philosophy is that all good stories begin with an adventure. The idea of “adventure” was always my compass, navigating me to... keep reading
Changing Weather - And Worlds
A young Floridian describes his summer experience preparing for a year in Germany.
Preparing for Germany
Starting off, I’m Andrew from Oregon and it’s just 36 days until I leave for the journey of a lifetime. Right now, writing this I realize how different the last... keep reading
Winter into Spring
Catching You Up It’s been an amazing — and busy — past few months! The winter flew by, and honestly, I’m happy it’s behind me. Riding my bike to school... keep reading
My Last Three Months
Three Months in Germany: It’s hard to believe I’ve already been in Germany for three months. Time has flown by so quickly — sometimes it feels like I’ve been in... keep reading
West Texas to Germany: Final Preparations
I'm sitting in the airport in Portland, Maine, having just finished my last few college tours. Getting ready to send in all my applications before I leave. While I am... keep reading
Preparing for Departure
Guten Tag! I'm Briana, and I'm beyond excited to share that in just under 50 days, I'll be touching down in Germany for an unforgettable year abroad. It's surreal to... keep reading
Komm mit mir auf große Fahrt!
Can one really pack a year’s worth of clothes in a single suitcase? I still can not fully believe that I am even considering this. Just the thought of this... keep reading