Language Camp Wrap Up – Host Family Update

 

 

 

Hey there everyone! 

Sorry it’s been so long since i’ve last made a legitimate post! Language camp was super fun, and an expierence that i will never forget. It’s true, you never will know how much you miss something until it’s gone. We learned more in those 3 weeks than I have in my entire life, I left with my invisible suitcase of knowledge, it was overstuffed with important things. Camp was a great experience filled with fun activities and amazing people. For all of you New CBYXers, be prepared for a life changing experience.

 Musical ChairsKuchenherz at AltStadtFest

AltStadtFestMore AltStadtFestYhan in Marburg with Sven photobombing in the back 😛

Nick the Mascot ;D 

On the last day, the emotions were running high as we all said our goodbyes and watched the ones being picked up leave. I tried SO hard not to cry, but it seemed like everytime I told myself not to, I started to again. ( Dancing Cupcakes didn’t work this time) 😀 But, at 1:30 (13:30) the 15 of us who had the latest leave time, drove away in the taxi and left Schloss Wittgenstein.

Bad Laasphe Train Station

Okay, so my train went from Bad Laasphe-Marburg-Kassel-Augsburg and lets just say the train ride from Kassel to Augsburg was crazy for me! I got in the wrong wagon, then carried my suitcase down to the other end of the train (accidentally hitting people along the way) and it turned out that my wagon was at the opposite end. SUCH A BUMMER.  Once the train conductor said we were in Augsburg my heart started beating so fast! I was so, SO excited to step off of that train and be immersed into my new life for a year. Once I was off, I met with my host mom and we went into a restaurant where I ate Spaetzle and let me tell you, it is the most AMAZING thing on Earth.. oh and then as I was walking to the bathroom I saw my first real person in Lederhosen AND I saw a beer tower!!

  Here’s the Bier Tauer 😀

It was such an eventful night 😀 After that we drove to my cute little village of Zusmarshausen.

  Pretty Zusmarshausen Metal people at the beginning of Zusmarshausen

CBYX, And All Things Included

Hallo alle ! 🙂

I just thought that I would let y’all know that if you have ANY questions about CBYX, CIEE, or the application/process that goes along with it, I will happily answer all of them to the best of my ability and give you helpful tips/advice! You can contact me through here, on facebook, or by email: littledeutschliebe@yahoo.com . Viel Gluck! 😀

Interview Timeee!

OKAY, so yesterday I had my interview for CBYX.. it was truly one of the best days of my life. Everyone was so cheerful and inviting, I am honored to have been able to meet such amazing people. So, when I first entered I already knew 3 people! (Due to the Facebook group) It was so great. Interview day can be very nerve wracking to people, and to have already known some people was very comforting. The day started off with group activities , although some people had to leave for their individual interview. The first group activity was introducing our selves, then we had to try and remember everyone’s names YIKES. Next we played a game where we all got in a circle and one person was in the middle. The person in the middle said ” I like my neighbor because..” then who ever that applied to had to get up and try to get a seat before they were all gone, and if they didn’t they were in the middle. Next, we were supposed to say what animal we wanted to be and why… BUT I had to leave the room for my indiv. interview at 9:30 🙂 . I was interviewed by 2 people, a man and a woman. It was a very relaxed interview ( surprisingly 😀 ) they would ask me questions, I would think about my answer and then give them my answer. As I was talking they were writing down things and even after I was done speaking they continued to write. Which was a little awko taco, but it wasn’t so bad. The questions consisted of “what if” situations, giving advice to struggling exchanger emails, representation, why you want to be a part of the 2013-2014 exchange year, etc. I think my interview went really well! 🙂 Yipee! I made them laugh at times, and they even agreed with some of the things I said. OH, I almost forgot! The individual interviews are in 30 minute intervals. Then I went back into the group room and we continued on with activities. All of this lasted from 8:30 AM until 11:00 AM. Honestly, I would not have wanted to miss out on this for the world. I feel so bad for the applicants who did not have this experience. NOW, for all of you new semi-finalists who may be reading this ( someday in the future) the BIGGEST thing to remember is to BE YOURSELF. 🙂 They want to see who you are as a person, and if you are someone they wish to accept as a finalist. Stay calm, there is no need to be nervous, this should be a fun experience for you. Dress nicely, have a good attitude and you should do great 🙂  The memories will last a lifetime.

xoxo,

Joy’e

Homesickness

“Nothing that’s worthwhile is ever easy. Remember that.” ~ Nicholas Sparks

So I have this friend who goes to my school he’s from Germany. He’s really really stressed.. He doesn’t want to be here in America. His reasons make sense .. But he’d be letting down so many people. I really hope that he realizes that things will get better with time. Nothing’s easy at first.. It would hurt me , and probably many other people if he were to leave. He’s my bestfriend .. But it’s his decision. I just hope he makes the right one.
Xoxo,
Me