Q & A STUDYING ABROAD IN GERMANY 

All the people in the comments correcting her German is probably the most German thing ever😅 your German sounds great girl!🥰 keep it up!

'German boys are alcoholics' was killing me 😂 Though there is a lot of truth in that 🤔

I wouldn't call us germans "less friendly", I think usually we aren't. But what we are, is more distant. It's not common here to start a conversation with strangers out of nowhere, that's true. But if you ask for a direction to a specific place, or where you can eat or ask for help in something basic, you will usually get a nice and helpful answer

I can promise you that you will love Christmas in Germany. All cities are brightly lit. Every year it is sooo nice to go to the Christmas market with the family! Look forward to it!

8:51 😂😂😂 That’s what a friend of mine said about American college students when he went on an exchange semester. His exact words were “they are behaving like us at 16, or worse”

Hamburg is an absolute must visit. One of the very best cities in Germany. Make sure to visit during spring or summer. If in autumn or winter, then rather without rain (autumn) or in snow (winter). The north is cold enough as is :)

Saufen!!!! Morgens Mittags Abends ich will SAUFENNNNN!!!

At first I was like: what is doner? And than I realised you mean “Döner“ ps. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland ;)

If you like the word "Fleisch" than you will love "umfahren" it means to drive a round something but also drive against something

My opinion on german guys: If there Is one who doesn't drink alcohol or consume drugs and if neither he nor you has a crush on the other, they can be soo loyal and understanding friends... No idea why but since I've started to talk to the boys in my class and since we've grown up, I feel like talking to them is much easier and less judgemental

Heidelberg near Mannheim is for a lot of Germans the most beautiful City with an old core and a beautiful castle up above. I think munich, Castle Neuschwanstein are also worthy to visit in the south. The cathedral in cologne, and yeah you are right: Berlin and Hamburg are really beautiful.

Do try Spätzle, you'll probably like them. And if you have time to visit Munich, Heidelberg, Regensburg - give it a try, if you can go to France see Paris and Strasbourg and Vienna in Austria is beautiful, too.

I love to watch your videos and it’s so interesting to hear an American talking about life in German and also the differences between Germany and the US. As a German some things you’re talking about are pretty funny to hear because the stuff you’re wondering about are common to me 😂 it’s also pretty interesting to learn something about the life in the US. I’d love to watch more comparison videos 😊 I hope you have a good time in Germany and I can really recommend to travel to NRW ☺️

Sometimes rules just need to be broken. Don't miss out on the whole experience, I'm sure they are not monitoring your every move over there. :)

I’m Australian but whatever you said about Americans being overly friendly is so true. All the US international students at my university were SO social and inclusive at parties while the Aussies kinda stick to their own groups

Thanks for your videos! I'm trying to arrange to move to Heidelberg with my family in a few years when my kids are old enough for high school. It's really interesting to hear a teenager's perspective on Germany vs the US. Experiencing another country this way is something that will impact the rest of your life. You won't regret it!

welcome to Germany... Interesting to get a view from outside. One hint to "being less friendly": that differs from south to north, so enjoy your trips to Berlin and Hamburg, it should be better there ;)

I am from Berlin but live in Hamburg now. I think both cities are worth to visit but be prepared for Berlin to be the most fucked up place you've ever been to. It's not that Berlin isn't beautiful in some places but it is really shady. Hamburg is quite beautiful if you visit the Elbstrand, Blankenese, the city centre and stuff :)

It´s 'Schweinefleisch' - don´t miss the little 'e' inbetween Schwein and fleisch. And the guys just need some warm-up, otherwise they appear to be loudmouths. But don´t miss the point, they know you are there and have you in focus, not in a predators manner but because you are new and foreign. Don´t worry, german guys are nice and easy when you penetrated their shield. Have a good time! And it´s not a big thing to tell the name of the next city you live to. This would bring also some understanding to the audience cause the areas in Germany differ a lot with the people.

I lived in Germany for three years in the mid 80’s. Enjoy yourself! These are the times of your life. You’re learning and making memories you’ll remember for the rest of your life.

what's up shawty - i'm a proud german alcoholic 😂 🤝 boom baby let's go 🥳😂

I’m so glad it’s going well for you! I miss u but I’m so happy for u. Please keep posting❤️ your gonna get famous gurlllll

You are so lucky to get to live in Germany! Before covid I used to travel to Germany from San Francisco about every 6 weeks or so. Have you had a chance to try their high speed trains (ICE). You will wonder why the US is lagging! Also, you will love the Christmas Markets! They are incredible!

You should visit Munich! Or Bavaria in general... it's like the most stereotypical part of Germany but it has some soo beautiful locations

German boys are the best probably 😂 We’re shy like deers but smoking isn’t that common… we have more respect I think so. Because in Germany it’s more common to have respect and be reserved. Where are you located? So wich southern City? München?

Just asked my son (same age to you) about beer - seems it depends on the class. He says most people don't drink or at least not so much, but he says, that there seems to be a group of boys drinking too much. In my generation, and as I was in Munich, everybody was drinking beer - except me, I just hate the taste. But only two of them became addicted to alcohol (still too many). Smoking: As you aren't allowed to smoke before age 18, teachers aren't allowed to smoke together with student under age 18.

Its so interesting to see as a German what other people out of other countries think about our lifestyle😂 And the fact that your favorite word is Fleisch 🍖 is so funny 🤣

OMG!! Almost the same thing happened to me with the music. Right when I arrived in Germany and got into my host family's car and my mom's favourite song was playing!!

Maybe you have heard of RU-vid-Felicia "German Girl in America" you may become "US Girl in Germany". Looking forward to your next video.

*No! Berlin is not a typical German city!* Berlin is another world compared to the rest of Germany. If you want to visit really nice and interesting cities you should visit Munich, Dresden and Hamburg. But even they are not typical as the typical German city is much smaller. Because Germany was a "late country"/ many different nations for a long time its not that centralised as the UK, France, Spain etc. If you never saw concrete before then you could visit Berlin but any of our rust belt cities like Köln, Bochum etc. would do as well.

Super schönes Video, genieß die Zeit in Deutschland 😍

Hey Caroline, willkommen in Germany. Wunderbare Zeit wünsche ich dir hier. Danke für deine Analyse und deine authentische Art deiner Videos. It's very interesting. Have a great time. Love Silke 😊🌻🖖🙏

You are doing such a great job trying to adept to a foreign country and bridging the „divide“ with your videos! One of the best and worst characteristics of Germans is that they always have to improve, especially others. That comes across as negative and condescending to Americans. We assume that people want to improve, have high expectations and consequentially concentrate on mistakes. In the US it’s called constructive criticism. I hope you don’t take it to heart. As an expat myself, I have (in typical German fashion) a piece of advice. Language is super important for your wellbeing. Being able to communicate will enhance your experience. Don’t get hung up on your accent, making yourself be understood and participation is the goal. There, I couldn’t help myself. I am German, a former teacher, and a grandmother. How could I avoid being preachy?

In germany its really common to go to the gym, football club, volleyball club, Basketball club or swim after school in my experience

I am a German exchange student in the USA 😂

Nice Video. Some really good questions. Wenn I think back to my school-time, I would have been awkwardly shy around a girl from Amerika...because my english wasn't that good. I think, it's just a question of time, before you get to know them better...Language is sooo important for that. Hamburg is beautiful...you will see :)

the reason Germany starts things younger is that we are 3-4 years ahead of you in almost everything. You are discovering what it is to stay ahead of others.

So funny to watch when you are german 🌞

I'm from Germany and it's true. Many young people smoke and drink alcohol, many even at the age of 13 or 14, even though they know that it is unhealthy. In Germany, much of the past is allowed because you are of legal age from the age of 18. I'm in the 7th grade right now and some of my class smoke as well. I think they are aware that it's unhealthy but they don't care because they don't want to look uncool in front of their friends. I have two types of boys too. The louder ones are also the ones who smoke and the quieter ones who are actually quite nice but need some time to open up. I don't know how it is in the US but that's my impression. Love your videos by the way and I think you speak great German.

We started drinking beer at the age of 15. With 16 we started clubbing, but we had to leave the club at midnight. From 18 on NO RESTRICTIONS AT ALL! Party, baby!

10th grade is best! For most of the Gymnasialschüler 10th grade is just existing. It was my favorite year.

You should make the next video speaking in German!! Love the video btw ^^

Your alcoholic comment reminded me of the "insane" drug counselor, who did his counseling during my exchange year in the Houston area. He said that you are an alcoholic, if you get drunk once a year on the same day. ^^

if you wish to make random, short and quick friendships, use the U1 in Berlin on weekends. You won't be dissapointed.

Yes u must come to Hamburg. Not just cuz I’m here of course…………

I really do have to say that this must be an exception. 70% of the people I know really do not smoke at all and most of them do not consume alcohol at all or very limited.

In Bavaria you dont be a alcoholic if you're drinking beer. For example you did a bicycletrip with your friends or family. It's nice to make a break at a biergarten and drink one or two beer. Its isotonic and refreshing. But the most teens use beer or wine as a first experience to be drunk. Yes, me too. Nowadays (I am 27 now) I don't drink much alcohol. Just sometimes, at a big party like weddings. A little sparkling wine to toast. On the other side some friends go to partys every weekend and drink much alcohol. That's a normal thing, too. I am to introvert for party every weekend. So we are more like "live, and let live". I think the Germans have a interesting drinking culture 😅 and yes, there are real alcoholics, too. And this is sad. In Germany are very much smokers. I would say 90% of my Friends, acquaintances and family smokes. Me too. And we all know it's unhealthy 😅 Americans be like "oh you smoke, attention it's unhealthy" yeeees, we know. It's funny to see how Americans try to enlighten smoking European. It's very clear to us, that smoking is unhealthy. It makes fun and sounds weird, but it's connecting. But there are smokers and smokers. I like to smoke 2 or 3 cigarettes a day. Some people smoke 15 or 20 cigarettes a day a whole life. For me it's a enjoyment and not forever. If I'm pregnant, having kids, I would like to be a idol. And I know it's very unhealthy to smoke my hole life. For many people it's a thing at young ages. 😅 I hope you understand my English. I am a rarely German with the worst English. 🙈

You must visit Cologne (Köln). The Cathedral with the Shrine of the „Holy three Kings“ and when it is possible CARNIVAL! Believe me - unforgettable memorys!

I am from germany and you speak german very well for that short time. Mach weiter so :)

I‘m a german boy and i‘m since 2 months in the US but some things are so different and I miss my Döner haha. Otherwise I know what you mean with every boy in Germany drinks and something like that, but that’s not right. I’m a example I don’t drink and don’t smoke. 🇩🇪 🇺🇸

Come to Cologne! It's much more openminded. ❤

in Germany you really have to geg to know someone before you are gonna be friends with them so i think you have less friends but out of the friends you have most of them are really good friends

Depending on the context Fleisch can also be translated as flesh. I thing flesh is actually the corresponding english cognate to Fleisch.

If you pass Grade 10 you have an intermediate certificate that's respected in the EU.

I wouldn't say that we German boys are addicted to alcohol 😂 It's just that we are allowed to drink when we are 16 so the boys most likely will do it. Many even eith 15.5 because their friends are already 16. That's just something you, as a American, are not used to. And yeah because we are young and stupid we will get wasted with 16, at least it was like this for me and many friends. But when we grow older and get 17 or 18 we already know how to drink alcohol and we know our limits (Most atleast, not everyone of course). In the US many people completely loose themselves when they are in their 20s because they never really drank before. I think the German way is better but I am biased because that is the way I am used to.

Just as you wrote that you are not allowed to drink alcohol as you still have to follow US law. As you are currently in Germany, you have to follow German laws, not US laws in general. Imagine you're 16 and having an US drivers license - so according to US law you are allowed to drive a car. In Germany however, you won't be allowed to drive a car because of being less than 18 years old. I think the reason why the administration told you to follow US law is, that they can't be held responsible / sued if you won't follow those rules. It's more about your own responsibility and that of your host parents. I don't know what your host parents think about alcohol in general as there are also adults who strictly refuse alcohol. But if you celebrate a special occasion, be it a birthday party or a barbecue together with your host parents, it should not be a problem to drink a beer or a glass of wine or champagne. It is not about getting drunk or even becoming an alcoholic. Therefore, if I were you, I would discuss the topic openly with your host parents. I would say from watching your previous videos that you are mature enough to be aware of your responsibility and to act accordingly.

Pretty interesting video, just one question. Making quick friends in a bus means really friends for the rest of your life and they know when you need help? Or there just someone else you know? In Germany we have different types of these things. There are differences between acquaintance and friendship.

If you visit Berlin and you still have some time left, go and visit Potsdam too. It's so beautiful!

Döner is not turkish, its made by a turkish person, but in germany and its only in germany, in turkey its not famous

I'm on a comprehensive school in Germany and i understand that you are not in the 11th grade, because our test for the A-Levels ist ober 300 minutes, so we need a lot of time (two years) to be prepared for it and we get not every topic we learn so far in the test at the end of the school:)

Pretty sure you don't have to follow US laws when you're not in the US xD

I think in germany you can find friends very quick in a big city. But there are also many not so nice people in like berlin or hamburg Life in a city is generally much different from life on the country

It's interesting to see a American that's that young commenting on European cultures. Most of the people I see on here is much, much older.

pronouncing challenge pt1: "Eichhörnchen" (squirrel)

1:30 Overall, you get the best Döner/Kebab in Berlin. Here and there, there are some good and excellent kebabs in other cities, but from my experience they are rare and most of the time you get very strange kebabs with the wrong bread or sauce, while most of the Berlin kebabs are great and original Döners. Very expensive in hotspots like Alexanderplatz, but mostly still good.

,,like they don't scream to you across the hall like: what's up shawty?" This one got me fr can't stop laughing💀

the part with people not being that nice in Germany is mostly true I guess but the one city where it is different is definitely Cologne, I don't know if you noticed when you have been there but strangers talk in the bus or anywhere :)

definitely check out the north im slightly biased but its great

Funny that you love the word "Fleisch". This has indeed the same origin as the English "flesh", and it does not only translate literally as "meat", but also as "flesh", such as in the saying: "Der Geist ist willig, aber das Fleisch ist schwach." (The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.) Languages in comparison are really great fun :-)

That’s so exiting for meeee bc I’m German and like this stuff is so usual for me lol:)

Try a " Straßburger Wurstsalat " !!! You will be Impressed ^^ Also Try - SchlachtPlatte & Putengeschnetzeltes with Käsespätzle & Rahmsoße :3 GUTEN APPETIT !!!!

We all know that Alkohol is bad but we sit every weekend with my friends and than we take a beer or something that’s just „normal“ but also when you are completely drunk it is very funny to chill with friends

Love your videos 😍

❤❤you are vital 🤤❤❤Your channel is literally my comfort place. You make me so happy. Love you 🤗❤

I live in Berlin and a lot of people here I see on the streets are bilingual and often not German it's really nice

Call your parents, speak with them. Not just text them, call them and listen to their voice. This is important, as lately people only send messages. Remember that your parents are providing you with this new experience in your life and one day they will no longer be here in this world and will only be memories.

Why do you need to follow US laws when not in the US?

Coooles Video!

hii, I've been wondering if you have to follow US laws regarding alcohol regulations because of the CBYX program or if it applies to all young Americans coming to/studying in Germany🤔

7:00 "everything happens for a reason" that's the most american thing you said

Did you look on RU-vid German Videos? I am a German and i look videos in englisch.

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still have to follow US laws? don't do that...you'll miss out on the experience of being a german :) btw as a german: if you dont like the taste of beer..try wine. it's got the same age restriction and german wine is soooo good. also this time of the year we have "federweisser" which is basically "new" wine with a lot less alcohol. tastes like grape juice

Yeah Every German guy is an Alcoholic at the Weekend (me too) cause its fun lol

Döner is invented in Germany. In Türkey it is so different and not in a bun.

where in the south are you? I have a family near Freiburg and it's the most beautiful area.. I recommend you to visit Staufen

The S in Gyros is pronounced because it's not French, it's Greek, as you noted.

I was just curious from what city State are you comparing to city and state in Germany? I'm asking because cultures within Germany and the U.S. varies within their respective countries. I enjoy seeing and hearing these comparisons since I'm a first generation German, now American. I've also hosted German exchange students. Ich wünsche dir einen schönen abenteuer. Oh and please go to Nürnberg Christ kindle Market, highly recommended for Christmas.

if you plan to visit Berlin, ask youtuber " Unjaded Jade" for a collaboration video? She is in Berlin this fall term with her American university "Minerva " based in SF . She is English, she is vegan and loves biking around and it is her second semester in Berlin. ;-)

WAIT GIRL YOURE IN HIGH SCHOOOOOOOOOOL?!?!? WHAT THE HELL 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

When she started talking about school, I knew that I was definitely on a different one😂

I‘m German and I go to a private school. And I can say that the boys aren’t quiet at all. They are jumping on the floor (and their classroom is directly above mine 🙈). They are really really loud, often disrespectful and annoying 😂Btw I’m on a girls school that accepts boys too (but only since 4-5 years).

Yeah that’s Germany 😂 but i promise you that u will love Christmas. The Weihnachtsmarkt is amazing😅🥰

In my class (in Germany) at least half of the girls are addicted to smoking and that in 8th grade (age 13/14). None of the boys smoke though

According to the background, you live in the same area as me. Hope you enjoy your time here🙂✌

first: your german pronounciation is really good second: well when you are in germany. the german law applies for you. its always the country youre in

Do they allow seniors to do the exchange program or it’s a low chance of getting picked to be a senior abroad?

where exactly are you placed in germany? also id really recommend visiting the allgäu :)

We had an exchange student from Estonia, she was 17. She also always came to parties or to bars and clubs. She got to know so many more people, not just her host family friends. I think that's important too. btw she also didn't obey all the rules and she had one of the best times of her life. don't look at it all so strictly.

For me it's the opposite. People in Germany & Switzerland are much friendlier to strangers. Not so for North America.