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High School USA Blog
West Texas to Germany: Final Preparations
I'm sitting in the airport in Portland, Maine, having just finished my last few college tours. Getting ready to send in all my applications before I leave. While I am... keep reading
Preparing for Departure
Guten Tag! I'm Briana, and I'm beyond excited to share that in just under 50 days, I'll be touching down in Germany for an unforgettable year abroad. It's surreal to... keep reading
Counting Down the Days to a Year in Germany
Hi everyone! I’m Salem, and this year I’m going to be blogging about my experiences in Germany with CBYX. A little about me: I’m a rising junior. I’m a total... keep reading
Komm mit mir auf große Fahrt!
Can one really pack a year’s worth of clothes in a single suitcase? I still can not fully believe that I am even considering this. Just the thought of this... keep reading
Before the Flight: Preparing for My Exchange Year
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.
Czeched Out (Exchange to Prague)
It has now been ten months since I and so many others stepped on the plane headed to Germany. As the days pass by in the blink of an eye, I can only think of one German phrase that seems to capture the feeling of it all: Jetzt geht's richtig los.
My time in the USA comes to an End
My last month here in the USA is almost over. I played with the band at the graduation ceremony. It was just like in the movies. Everyone was called up... keep reading
Prom and Jazz Trip to Reno
The Prom Dance at your high school was on the first Saturday in April and was an unforgettable event full of glitz and glamor. The hall was magnificently decorated with... keep reading
Spring in Germany
I still distinctly remember the day I sat down to spend hours reading all of the CIEE blogs from last year’s participants. It was so exciting to imagine spending a... keep reading
March in the USA - my experiences
During my spring break, I was lucky enough to take an unforgettable trip to San Francisco with my host family. The city on the Pacific captivated us right from the... keep reading
Love Letter to Leipzig
Of all the cities in Germany I have visited, I’ve never felt so immediately drawn to a city. Leipzig is the perfect outfit you’ve been searching for your whole life. You put it on, all the colors work together, everything fits perfectly and you can’t help thinking it was made just for you and no one else in the world
A Little Trip to Bonn
Bonn will always have a special place in my heart. Known for its famous Beethoven-Haus and history as the old capital of West Germany, there is so much to see and do. You can spend hours just wandering aimlessly through the cobblestone streets, no destination in mind.
A host family and much more
I knew who my host family was on March 23, 2023, how could I forget? Marsha, Wayne and a little cat Rhonda! I was so excited to start getting to... keep reading
The differences between the german and us school systems
As an exchange student in the USA, I experience differences in the school system compared to Germany on a daily basis. The structure of the schools here is fundamentally different... keep reading
The Nürnberger Christmas Market
Christmas markets are exactly like snow globes. Don’t believe me? Grab your nearest snow globe and look inside. For the most part, you’ll see a perfect Christmas scene: friendly snow... keep reading