High School USA Blog

Hi everybody, second (and so my last) semester just started, but I didn't tell you about my holidays yet. I went for New Years Eve to Orlando with my host...keep reading

Fröhliche Weihnachten! Christmas has always been one of my favorite holidays, so I was super excited to celebrate it in Germany. My host family celebrated Christmas primarily on Christmas Eve,...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

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

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

Today, Oct 26, 2019, Mr. Powers, my local coordinator, held the Halloween costume party at his house. Mr. Powers was wearing a fake muscle shirt, Mrs. Powers was costuming as...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

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

Yesterday, 3/10/19, was the German reunification day where we celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall. My family, a friend, and I took this opportunity to watch the local Warburg...keep reading

I am a music lover. From singing to playing or even just listening to music, I love it all. So, I made sure to become involved in the local band...keep reading