High School USA Blog

At orientation one month ago, our Betreuerschaft prepared us for the highs and lows of culture shock. In a thought process that was equal parts excitement and naivete, I assumed...keep reading

Hallo! Today is my 3-week anniversary in Germany! Although it’s only been 3 weeks, I do feel quite settled here. I think I know my way around Hamburg a bit...keep reading

Guten Morgen my loyal readers! Today I am reporting on an event I attended in the city of Hannover last night. The Royal Gardens at the Hannover Palace opened for...keep reading

Here in Germany, we’re in the midst of election season. Germans are preparing to elect their federal, regional, and municipal representatives. I’ve learned a lot about the culture surrounding politics...keep reading

Guten Abend from Deutschland! Today marks three weeks in Germany and I couldn't be more grateful for all the learning opportunities and chances to explore that CBYX has given me...keep reading

Hallo leute! I am in my fourth week in Germany and my third week in school and have already realized that Germans highly value technology and efficiancy. My German Gymnasium...keep reading

Today marks the last day of Sommerferien before Oldenburg schools start up again, so my host family decided to make an Ausflug to Hamburg. Though it’s impossible to experience all...keep reading

Moin! To start, I found out that the word ‘Moin’ is primarily used in Northern Germany. I had never heard it in my German classes before arriving so it was...keep reading

Yesterday my host mom, host sister and I made an Ausflug to the Nordsee. After a short car ride, we arrived in the charming village of Norddeich and set out...keep reading

Hallo Leute! Today I am writing to you from Deutschland! I arrived yesterday morning and after a quick line at customs, retrieved meine Taschen (my bags) from baggage claim. I...keep reading