High School USA Blog

Once I really started thinking about meeting my host family, my biggest question was, "How should I greet them?" The thought of whether I should do it in German or...keep reading

Hello Friends! As of right now, frankly, I have nothing of substance to say. I just wanted to kickstart the blog with a little portion of information about me as...keep reading

I had been ambivalent a little before I came to the US about the community service. I didn’t know where I could volunteer even after 2 months into the program...keep reading

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays, and it was a wonderful experience to be able to share the traditional American traditions as well as my own family...keep reading

I have been preparing for this exchange year since I received my confirmation letter, and I knew one of the hardest things I would have to do was to say...keep reading

Hi you all! With my first entry I want to present me and give you a short impression of my feelings before leaving to the U.S. on August 6th. You...keep reading

Before I went on a winter break I had to go through a stressfull finals week (It actually wasn't that bad). Finals week is a week when you take a...keep reading

"I barely know how to study in my native language, how am I supposed to get through school in my host country?!" That's a question that popped in my head...keep reading

In the United States, the holidays are set during the month of December and January; students will usually get up to three weeks of break (The winter break) to spend...keep reading

it's been 120 days since I have started this amazing and also scary adventure. I won't lie. Going to America has been one of the best but also worst decisions...keep reading