High School USA Blog

When people talk about their exchange year they mention one icebreaker (a funny story of them being wrong or messing up), one instance of how they changed, and about a...keep reading

Host family troubles. While being the most feared part of one’s exchange year, it is unfortunately inevitable. Many hours of language camp consists of learning how to communicate, but it...keep reading

Introduction In the CBYX program there are certain events we are expected to participate through throughout the year, those of which being; D.C. orientation, a month at language camp, a...keep reading

Karneval: no school, only partying. I came to Germany for the culture, and though Karneval is not widely celebrated throughout Germany, it’s been one of the best ‘’holidays’’ I’ve experienced...keep reading

Introduction When I received my host family placement, I was excited to figure out everything about my host siblings, host parents, what city I would be in, etc. - literally...keep reading

Happy New Year! This month's blogpost I do not only want to talk about our New Years celebration on December 31, but also the Lunar New Year that I celebrated...keep reading

Merry Christmas and a happy new year everybody! My December revolved, as most of yours probably did too, around Christmas. It was an amazing and very exciting time for me...keep reading

Grüß dich! It is December and that means it’s Christmas time! There’s no better way to celebrate the holiday season in Germany than with the Christmas markets. At the beginning...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

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