High School USA Blog

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

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

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

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

Last month, fifty Americans from Experiment traveled to the charming town of Oberwesel for our midyear seminar. Amidst the chaos of fifty American teenagers in one youth hostel, we played a short game of hide-and-seek.

First of all, I’d like to apologize for the amount of time it took me to get back to writing. As many other bloggers have previously mentioned, the exhaustion of... keep reading

During the Christmas season in Germany, it is a tradition for Christmas markets all around Germany to open for one month. I was able to explore the Christmas market in Münster and try a few traditional German foods!

School is definitely something different in the US. Here are some tips that helped me immensely in my school life and ofc I also have to talk about Thanksgiving

Because it's better to live with remorse than with regret :)

Hello, little article about the highschool life....

So yes, I've been in the United States of America for a little over two months now, I still can’t believe it. I arrived in the U.S. on August 1... keep reading

It’s nearing the end of September. The air is finally starting to become colder and crisper. And it’s nearing the two-month mark of being in Germany. Settling in has been... keep reading

I have now been in Germany for nearly two whole months. Two, exquisite months full of new experiences, friends, and most importantly; snacks. This post contains (in my opinion) a definitive guide to some of the best German snacks!

Hallo, ich bin Zoe! I am writing this about two weeks until I board the plane to Germany, my new home for the next year. My life has become a... keep reading

You may be asking yourself, “What is Dorf life?” This is what it is called when you live in a small village in Germany. In my time in Germany, I... keep reading