High School USA Blog

I’ve been in German high school, or Gymnasium, for nearly one month now. Naturally, everyday life in Gymnasium has quite a few differences from American highschools. Though mundane, one of...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

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

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

As you can imagine, German school systems are not set up in the way american school systems. Whether this be a small difference of how the teachers dress to school...keep reading

Hey! I wanted to show you one of my typical schooldays with my next video. It's totally different from my German school day, as I don't have lunch at school...keep reading

DAY 1- Sprachcamp (language camp) Jetlag is a real thing. Sleep depravation, also, very real. I stayed up for the entire plane ride, nervous excitement exuding from every part of...keep reading

Life in the language camp is always busy. Whether we are in language or cultural classes to meals or city visits I found these past weeks flying by me and...keep reading