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

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

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

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

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

Hello everybody, January has finished, four month to stay - time to say thanks to my wonderful host family. I am really very happy with them, and in my new...keep reading

Even though I’ve been living in Germany for a while now, there are still some things that I continue to find a little odd. These cultural differences are too small...keep reading

Hi, everyone! WOW! I admit life here has been crazy with the end of the semester, I have so many projects to turn in and tests to do that OMG!,...keep reading

It's hard to believe it's only two days left until Christmas! I have been able to see and do so much this Christmas season and I cannot wait to see...keep reading