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Student Traveler

Noelle D.

Hometown: Houston, TX.

Hi everyone! My name is Noelle and I will spend my last year of high school in Germany this year on the CBYX program. I am from Texas, but have also lived in the Philippines and have family worldwide. Because of this, I have always had an affinity for traveling and experiencing different cultures. I hope that you enjoy reading about snippets of my exchange adventure here! :)

Posts

My friend Hanna and I in Bonn. This is the church down the road from Beethoven's house.

The Deutsche Bahn Experience

By Noelle D.

If you ask any German about the Deutsche Bahn, chances are they will respond with a weighted groan or disapproving sigh. Due to its infamous delays and chaotic organization, the... keep reading

Lara, Kelsie, Me, and Emma at the Magdeburg Cathedral

Lessons From Language Camp

By Noelle D.

An overview of language camp

Two friends walking in a park

Before the Flight: Preparing for My Exchange Year

By Noelle D.

In my first blog post, I discuss my thoughts about leaving home for a whole year, what I am looking forward to, and what I have been doing to prepare.