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Exchange Year: Expectations vs. Reality
Hey guys,
today I want to resolve some myths about exchange years and tell you what my expectations for my year abroad were and what my reality was.
I hope you enjoy.
Whether you are a future exchange student, a member of a host family or just anyone interested in the topic: please don't hesitate to leave your questions in the comments.
Lots of love,
Laura
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What Is (Reverse) Culture Shock?
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Hey guys, Today I want to talk to you about soemthing that all exchangestudents will experience throughout their year abroad: culture shock and reverse culture shock. I will explain to you what culture shock and reverse culture shock are and what you can expect to feel during and after yours study abroad experience. Lots of love, Laura
A Letter to All Exchange Students
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Hi guys, today, I decided to do something different and to write a letter to anyone looking to become an exchange student and to those who are currently studying abroad. I hope you enjoy!
Everything You Need to Know Before Hosting A German Exchange Student
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 2 lety
Hi guys, welcome back to my channel! As many of you will know, I was myself a German exchange student a few years ago when I decided to study abroad in the United States of America, in Texas to be exact. I thought it might be fun to let future host families know what to expect when hosting a german exchange student. Please leave me any open questions down in the comments below :D Yours, Laura
How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Go On Exchange
zhlédnutí 2,6KPřed 2 lety
Hi guys, today, I thought I would film a highly requested video for you. It is tips on how to make sure that your parents will let you go on exchange. As a young person, it is not always easy to convince your parents of why you should do an exchange. They won't like the idea of you being far away and study abroad programs are quite expensive. To convince them, I have compiled list on all of the...
What It Feels Like To Come Back Home | Exchange Student USA
zhlédnutí 3,7KPřed 2 lety
Hey guys, today I am doing a video that was requested by a viewer telling you all about what it was like to come home from my exchange year in the USA. After leaving the United States and coming back to Germany, there was a lot going on inside of me. I will tell you all about what tp expect when returning from your study abroad. I hope you enjoy. As always lots of love, Laura PS: if you are a f...
What You Need to Become a Host Family
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Hi guys, over the last couple of week, many potential host families have contacted me to hear my perspective both as a former exchange student and member of a host family. Many were worried whether they would be suited to become a host family. Because I believe this is such an important topic, I thought I would make a video from a former exchange student telling you everything you need to knwo ...
Exchange Student Q&A | My Host Family | Differences Between Germans & Americans | Packing
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 2 lety
Hi guys, today I am back with another exchange student and host family Q&A to answer all of your questions about my exchange year experience. Again, as I have received so many cool questions from all of my lovely subscribers, I thought it would only be right to take the time to answer them in a video. If you are considering becoming an exchange student or hosting a student as a host family and ...
Vollstipendium Auslandsjahr USA? Alles Was Du Über Das PPP Wissen Musst | Stipendium | German Video
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Hallo zusammen, heute möchte ich euch alles über das Parlamentarische Patenschafts Programm erzählen. Das Parlamentarische Patenschafts Programm/ das Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) ist ein Vollstipendium des Deutschen Bundestags und des Amerikanischen Kongresses. Mit diesem Vollstipendium werden alle Fixkosten für euer Auslandsjahr in den USA übernommen. Das beste: pro Bundest...
How to Find the Best Exchange Organization | What to Watch Out For | Reviewing My Organization
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Hi guys, today I am finally coming to you with a video many of you have been waiting for for a long time. I am reviewing my exchange organization that I used when I was an exchange student in Texas in the USA a few years ago. Besides my own exchange organization, I will also be reviewing other exchange student organizations and tell you what to watch out for when it comes to organizations. Some...
Exchange Student Q&A | Cheerleading | English Requirements | Prom
zhlédnutí 1,7KPřed 2 lety
Hi guys, today I am back with another exchange student and host family Q&A to answer all of your questions about my exchange year experience. Again, as I have received so many cool questions from all of my lovely subscribers, I thought it would only be right to take the time to answer them in a video. If you are considering becoming an exchange student or hosting a student as a host family and ...
How to Deal With Your Host Family | Exchange Student Tipps | Exchange Year USA
zhlédnutí 4,9KPřed 2 lety
Hey guys, since I have made several videos on how to become a host family and which mistakes not to make as a host family for exchange students, I thought it would only be right to talk about the other side of the relationship. Therefore, this video is all about how you, the exchange student, can interact with your host family and mistakes you should avoid. I hope this video is helpful. i can a...
Going to Church As an Exchange Student | Religion | Making Friends | Differences
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Hey guys, since it has been requested by some of my lovely subscribers, I will be talking about my experiences of going to church as an exchange student. I did my study abroad in Texas in the United States of America. In the South of the U.S., religion typically plays a very important role not only inside of church but also outside of it, in your daily life. When you become an exchange student,...
Mistakes to Avoid As a Host Family | Hosting an Exchange Student | Becoming a Host Family
zhlédnutí 3,4KPřed 2 lety
Hey guys, Today's video is for host families or exchange students who want to look at their exchange year from the opposite perspective. I studied abroad in the United States of America a few years ago and have also been part of a host family back in Germany so I know both sides of this unique relationship. In today's video, I will give tips to future host families on how to treat their exchang...
How to Learn a Language Successfully and Build Confidence | Language Learning Tips | Exchange
zhlédnutí 742Před 2 lety
Hey guys, Today I am coming t you with an essential video for exchange students or anyone who wants to improve their language skills for school or work or anyone who wants to successfully learn a new language. In this video, I will give you all of my tips on how to learn a language successfully. Most of these tips include fun ways on how to pick up another language which will make your language...
How to Become an Exchange Student | Steps to Organize Your Exchange Year
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How to Become an Exchange Student | Steps to Organize Your Exchange Year
Exchange Student Q&A | Feeling Unsafe | Reverse Culture Shock | Making Friends | Host Family
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Exchange Student Q&A | Feeling Unsafe | Reverse Culture Shock | Making Friends | Host Family
What You Need to Know About Germany | As an Exchange Student | Before Moving Here
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What You Need to Know About Germany | As an Exchange Student | Before Moving Here
Mistakes to Avoid Making as a Host Family | Host Family Advice | Exchange Student
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Mistakes to Avoid Making as a Host Family | Host Family Advice | Exchange Student
Exchange Student Q&A | Regrets | Taking the School Bus | Sports | Diversity | Getting Used to AC
zhlédnutí 1,8KPřed 2 lety
Exchange Student Q&A | Regrets | Taking the School Bus | Sports | Diversity | Getting Used to AC
How to Make Friends As an Exchange Student
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How to Make Friends As an Exchange Student
What You Need to Know Before Coming To Germany | Exchange Student | Young Professional | Moving
zhlédnutí 1,2KPřed 2 lety
What You Need to Know Before Coming To Germany | Exchange Student | Young Professional | Moving
Exchange Student Q&A | Going Back | Choosing Your School | Hardships | Rating my Exchange Year
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 2 lety
Exchange Student Q&A | Going Back | Choosing Your School | Hardships | Rating my Exchange Year
How to Deal With Homesickness | Exchange Student Tips | Exchange Year USA
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How to Deal With Homesickness | Exchange Student Tips | Exchange Year USA
Things I Wish I Had Done Differently About My Exchange Year | Exchange Students Tips & Advice
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Things I Wish I Had Done Differently About My Exchange Year | Exchange Students Tips & Advice
Exchange Student Q&A Part 3 | Personal Growth | Friends & Family | Travel | Finances & Budgeting
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Exchange Student Q&A Part 3 | Personal Growth | Friends & Family | Travel | Finances & Budgeting
Getting Bullied As An Exchange Student
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Getting Bullied As An Exchange Student
ZARA Fall & Winter Haul 2021| Zara Fall and Winter Fashion | Try On Haul
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ZARA Fall & Winter Haul 2021| Zara Fall and Winter Fashion | Try On Haul
Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming An Exchange Student
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Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming An Exchange Student
Exchange Student Q&A Part 2 | clichés | my favorite day | surprises | advice | daily life
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Exchange Student Q&A Part 2 | clichés | my favorite day | surprises | advice | daily life

Komentáře

  • @maxangau6242
    @maxangau6242 Před 5 dny

    Thank you for this video!!

  • @mysketchworld1044
    @mysketchworld1044 Před 6 dny

    I wonder if it is allowed to wear cultural dress at school?

  • @mysketchworld1044
    @mysketchworld1044 Před 6 dny

    8:54 As a muslim (girl), it is compulsory for us to cover our heads. I wonder if muslims girls are allowed to wear headscarves?

  • @SunooAndHisHourGlass
    @SunooAndHisHourGlass Před 11 dny

    Guys do you have to have all As?

  • @muqaddassajjad4232
    @muqaddassajjad4232 Před 11 dny

    😒 what are you here ! In this vedio you are the one who should tell the organization and other resources! 😒other things you told in the vedio , we already know them !

  • @maxangau6242
    @maxangau6242 Před 18 dny

    Hi! Idk if you still active but since I’m questioning myself I'll leave a comment. I’m kinda anxious about going back in my country cuz I have good memories about how my family dynamic/life was but I perfectly know that he wont never be the same it’s really disturbing… do u have anymore advice?

  • @maxangau6242
    @maxangau6242 Před 18 dny

    I wish my family had at least ask their daughters if they were okay with hosting me… they didn’t. Making the whole tougher.

  • @lillygrotzinger9849
    @lillygrotzinger9849 Před 28 dny

    hey vielen dank für das Video, ich habe mich vor ein paar Wochen beworben ( das Formular mit den Grundlegenden Informationen) wie lange dauert es bis mich meine Organisation anschreibt?💗 ich freu mich auf deine Antwort

  • @laluna5468
    @laluna5468 Před měsícem

    weißt du wie viele sich insgesamt immer so in einem Wahlkreis sind? Auch so 12 oder wurde davor schon ausgewählt?

  • @MaudRotteveel-bl1ij
    @MaudRotteveel-bl1ij Před měsícem

    hoe werkt het met geld? met een euro kan je toch niet betalen in america

  • @BenjaminLammers27
    @BenjaminLammers27 Před měsícem

    Don't sell yourself short, your English/vocab is better than so many Americans! Lol

  • @stefi_5314
    @stefi_5314 Před měsícem

    Can you do a video talking about how was school when you got back to your country? Like what did you professors said, how long it took you to reintegrait?

  • @xostardoll
    @xostardoll Před měsícem

    My answer to the how was it question would definitely be: life-changing

  • @BenjaminLammers27
    @BenjaminLammers27 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for making these videos! We are considering hosting a student someday soon.

  • @user-ks3ol3lw3b
    @user-ks3ol3lw3b Před 2 měsíci

    Two years old, but ... no house key? That sounds very strange to me. I don't understand why they wouldn't give you a key - you're part of the family while you're in the house, so that makes no sense to me. There may be some reason for it, but it's not typically what Americans would do.

  • @nanneli
    @nanneli Před 2 měsíci

    We are hosting a teen right now. She showed no interest in anyone we introduced her. Tons of teenagers that we know and she said she didn’t have anything in common with them. She made friends with only kids from her own country. She pushed and not obeyed any curfews. Very rude to us and kids. Rejected all information so she can have initiative in things. Also she feels she does too much at home, and we just ask her to clean up after herself and clean up dinner dishes. I think one thing exchange students NEED to learn before going anywhere, is that they need to respect the home and know that there are different rules in place. It took a lot of talking and stress to get to the point that we can finish the school year.

  • @RoadsAndTraffic
    @RoadsAndTraffic Před 2 měsíci

    Did you have in home a monthly visit with the representative of the organization ?

  • @John-pc3cx
    @John-pc3cx Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for this. We have a German girl coming this year for our first hosting. Lots of German descendants here in Wisconsin so should be a good fit

  • @FiolaBeqiraj
    @FiolaBeqiraj Před 2 měsíci

    I’m in Switzerland which program would you guys recommend , that covers all of it ?

  • @VirginiaKendall-tc2mp
    @VirginiaKendall-tc2mp Před 2 měsíci

    I am an International Exchange Coordinator ( a person trained to bring students to the US and find host families) from Ohio and just stumbled upon your video. You have done an excellent job on this video and it is the same advice I would have given!! I would add that students should NOT exchange currency at the airport and they should try to use Applepay if possible! There sometimes are issues with credit cards but Applepay almost always works!!! That would be a great subject for another video. Can I share this with my students for next year and other IEC’s? ( by the way - your English is excellent!!!)

    • @SK-lf1cr
      @SK-lf1cr Před měsícem

      Where do you find the kids you place wishing they could have been placed differently? I’m interested in becoming a host family but don’t want to move to the middle of nowhere with not much to offer

  • @swapanbiswasmusic
    @swapanbiswasmusic Před 3 měsíci

    You are now active in youtube platform...?

  • @candiecton8965
    @candiecton8965 Před 3 měsíci

    I feel like you were unlucky and didn't get a very good host family. I'm sorry❤

  • @river_rivero4
    @river_rivero4 Před 3 měsíci

    Going in 4 years but informing myself before ❤

  • @AbdulBarrie-py3eo
    @AbdulBarrie-py3eo Před 3 měsíci

    Am very interested

  • @OIioi0ioiIO
    @OIioi0ioiIO Před 3 měsíci

    Not every student is learning 2-3 foreign languages. That's usually only the case for students at Gymnasium (grammar school). For everyone else it's a choice

  • @John.bww03
    @John.bww03 Před 3 měsíci

    How did you learn to have such a good accent? Are your parents from the US or so?

  • @laurarahz12
    @laurarahz12 Před 3 měsíci

    German student coming today! Thx for your video!

  • @user-ks3ol3lw3b
    @user-ks3ol3lw3b Před 3 měsíci

    Girls please remember: girls mature faster than boys do. I don't know why, but as a former boy, I can assure you it's true. Generally, it's better for girls to date up a year, to find a boy who's at the same maturity level. And of course, don't be afraid to lay down the law on boys and let limits. Maybe you may change your mind later, but establish boundaries - if a boy doesn't like it, pass him by.

  • @magdalena6651
    @magdalena6651 Před 3 měsíci

    so helpful! never would´ve thought about adapters and stuff like that <3

  • @user-ks3ol3lw3b
    @user-ks3ol3lw3b Před 3 měsíci

    Opinions: my late father told me "Never talk politics or religion." When he meant was, don't do it in casual, friendly situations. You're just creating the possibility of conflict when you could have had a nice interaction. In social situations, you aren't going to convince anyone, and they aren't going to convince you, so why bother? Find the best in people, even if you differ strongly in one particular way.

  • @Noah_oam
    @Noah_oam Před 4 měsíci

    Hab ein paar Fragen, könnten wir mal in Verbindung treten?

  • @timomeara508
    @timomeara508 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this. My wife and I are getting ready to host a girl from Germany in the fall.

  • @scholarace3896
    @scholarace3896 Před 4 měsíci

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  • @yeldakalem2785
    @yeldakalem2785 Před 4 měsíci

    Kommen dann auch US-Teenager zu sich nach Hause für ein Jahr?

  • @minelliradney9132
    @minelliradney9132 Před 5 měsíci

    They should have offered a Lyft. They pay to get u to their home..

  • @user-ck2vi7jn1e
    @user-ck2vi7jn1e Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you!This helped me very much .I am going to go to USA for a 2 week exchange !

  • @JessesAdvice
    @JessesAdvice Před 5 měsíci

    I would disagree with the leggings I live in the north though

  • @astrogatorjones
    @astrogatorjones Před 6 měsíci

    Ya, small town Texas. That's a tough audience... not every one for sure but. Ya. Its probably the extreme in the US.

  • @aliali22122
    @aliali22122 Před 6 měsíci

    Was hast du für Sachen in den Motivations brief geschrieben?

  • @Incognito8153
    @Incognito8153 Před 6 měsíci

    As a German can you explain why it's so difficult to become friends with local youth and most people are closed when they see auslender

    • @chrismosstx
      @chrismosstx Před 15 dny

      American teens today tend to be shy. Say hello!

  • @hunhum77
    @hunhum77 Před 6 měsíci

    Omg my worst fear is lunch time, is asking people if i can sit w them the best option? Bc imagine if they're mean

  • @FiolaBeqiraj
    @FiolaBeqiraj Před 6 měsíci

    Mit welcher Organisation bist du in Exchange Year gegangen?

  • @pjoxeditss
    @pjoxeditss Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for this information! My family is hosting a girl from Switzerland in February and I am very excited!!

  • @annabell6198
    @annabell6198 Před 7 měsíci

    warum reden du nicht deutsch und bis doch deutsche oder nicht

    • @river_rivero4
      @river_rivero4 Před 3 měsíci

      She wants to tell her story in English so more people can understand

  • @Incognito8153
    @Incognito8153 Před 8 měsíci

    i am integrating to german culture can you help me with that?

  • @Incognito8153
    @Incognito8153 Před 8 měsíci

    are you rom west part of germany or from east?

  • @SwiftiemeowwxHatsunesally
    @SwiftiemeowwxHatsunesally Před 8 měsíci

    When the year is 2025 I'm going to be en exchange student im america

  • @beatrizgc1249
    @beatrizgc1249 Před 8 měsíci

    I'm right now in a host family in the US. In my case, I'm an exchange teacher, not student. I really see now how important it is to treat everyone the same. My host family has had many exchange teachers. They keep talking about some of them. And they seemed to have had fun. But we barely do things together. That makes me feel akward

  • @faiazchowdhury5440
    @faiazchowdhury5440 Před 8 měsíci

    Hlw I want to talk with you about exchange program .please could you share your experience with me about exchange program.

  • @worldyoutubechannel8604
    @worldyoutubechannel8604 Před 8 měsíci

    THIS IS SO REAL YOU HIT THE SPOT WITH THIS ONE