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CBYX participant Sarah R., from McLean, VA, describes her internship experiences in Berlin with the CBYX Vocational program. My first internship was at a medical center in Berlin for three months. It is called the ÄHF Ärtzehaus Friedrichshain Management GmbH. This internship was all in German. In this role, I wan an apprentice to one

Check out these highlights from the CBYX Instagram page! During the month of February, German CBYX students had the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. for Civic Education Week. In Germany, American CBYX participants had a variety of experiences such as volunteering with animals, and interning with a German hospital! Scroll though the page to see

We are happy to announce the February 2020 German CBYX Participant of the Month, Ali Sahan! Ali is placed by ASSE and hosted in Mardela Springs, MD, where he attends Mardela High School. As a self-described junior ambassador of Germany, Ali has been using his cultural exchange to impact the community around him. Ali conducted

CBYX participant Lauren G., hosted in Rehden, shares an unforgettable experience with her host family. One of the most memorable times I have had in Germany is gong to my host sister’s Abtanzball! In my host community, it is popular for teens to learn how to partner dance, and it is my host family’s tradition

We are happy to announce the January 2020 CBYX Participant of the Month, Paulina Hess! Paulina is placed by Cultural Vistas and hosted by the Paniccia family in Endicott, NY, where she attend SUNY Broome Community College. Paulina is dedicated to cultural exchange as evidenced by her community service and unique, life-changing experience. She has

We are happy to announce Jakob Backes, a Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) high school participant, as the December 2019 CBYX German Participant of the Month. Jakob is placed by YFU and hosted by the Shay family in Brooklyn, MI where he attends Napoleon High School. Within just three months of arriving in the United States,

We are happy to announce Moritz Hütgen, a Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) high school participant, as the November 2019 CBYX German Participant of the Month. Moritz is placed by YFU and hosted by the Ralston family in St. Peters, MO where he attends Fort Zumwalt East High School. Moritz has had a fantastic start to

We are happy to announce Isabelle Dik, a Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) young professional participant, as the October 2019 CBYX German Participant of the Month. Isabelle is placed by Cultural Vistas and hosted by the Morris family in Illinois, where she attends Knox College. Isabelle’s exchange year is off to a great start! Not only

Listen to CBYX participant Beniamino Z. discuss CBYX and Germany on WHIS Newstalk in Bluefield, WV. https://www.whistalkradio.com/episode/thursday-10-3-19-beniamino-zappia-2/?fbclid=lwAR0BP5G3cXOVDczomrWwqlZb8NWqGWQACjeXba0o4_bzfcz1igGSx8FE00