High School USA Blog

My November started off with the ceremonial tradition of the catholic priest sprinkling water among the graves in the cemetary known as the Allerheiligen. Why? Becasue the month of November...keep reading

As of last Monday, I have completed 25% of my exchange year. Those eighty-one days have bounced me around from Washington, D.C., to language camp, to my host community, and...keep reading

Hi everyone! Two months ago I left Brazil to come to the U.S. - that is crazy! At the same time that it seems like I am here for just...keep reading

Hi everybody. I had my first and (probablly) last homecoming week in my life. Within the linked video I show you some special moments of the school week with all...keep reading

It has been a little bit over two months that I’m in the United States and since then I have been learning new things every day. I have learnt new...keep reading

In my previous post I mentioned a little bit about what my school is like, but I would like to explain more. There is a significant difference between education in...keep reading

Recently, my school held their very first ever "Spieltag" or play day, and yes it's exactly what it sounds like. Students showed up to school so that they could play...keep reading

Sometimes amazing opportunities you have to search for and really work hard to accomplish, and others simply fall into you lap. My host sister Kirsten recently asked me if I...keep reading

This fall Ferien school vacation was absolutely incredible. I have never had two full weeks of vacation from school, and it was an amazing way to further imerse myself in...keep reading

Going on an exchange year is about improving your language skills, experiencing a new culture and a different way of life and just in general trying new things. I’ve already...keep reading