High School USA Blog

Before I came to America I worried about my host family. But I was lucky that the Costons family has hosted me! There are eight people in my host family... keep reading

I’m writing this in my bottom bunk with my friends in the room and the sun shining through the gaps in the blinds, after having had my usual breakfast of... keep reading

The CBYX program begins with a 4-week intensive language camp. Knowing German is not a requirement for applying to the program, so many people, like me, didn’t have it in... keep reading

The exciting journey from Washington, DC to Germany with the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program!

This blog gives a brief expectation of what will happen at the initial Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) orientation.

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

Dear American family, Before I came, we started following each other on Instagram, sometimes we sent some emails and even before I see you or hear your voices, I already... keep reading

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

“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

Dear Adams Family, Six months, 28 weeks or 201 days; that's the time period I already or just spent with you all. But these numbers are nothing in comparison to... keep reading

A young Floridian describes his summer experience preparing for a year in 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

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

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

In my first blog post, I discuss my thoughts about leaving home for a whole year, what I am looking forward to, and what I have been doing to prepare.