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

Guten Morgen my loyal readers! Today I am reporting on an event I attended in the city of Hannover last night. The Royal Gardens at the Hannover Palace opened for...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

Guten Abend from Deutschland! Today marks three weeks in Germany and I couldn't be more grateful for all the learning opportunities and chances to explore that CBYX has given me...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

Today marks the last day of Sommerferien before Oldenburg schools start up again, so my host family decided to make an Ausflug to Hamburg. Though it’s impossible to experience all...keep reading

Yesterday my host mom, host sister and I made an Ausflug to the Nordsee. After a short car ride, we arrived in the charming village of Norddeich and set out...keep reading

Hallo Leute und willkommen zu meinem ersten Blogbeitrag! A little bit about me: My name is Sabrina, I’m 15 and from Washington DC. I will be spending my 10th grade...keep reading

Hello! My name is Sarah and I’ll be in Germany in less than 10 days! I’m incredibly excited as I have been dreaming of an exchange experience since my freshman...keep reading

Moin Moin! My name is Katje, and I will be completing my senior year in Germany with the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange. I live in Northern Utah, though I culturally...keep reading