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German CBYX Student of the Month: January

January 20, 2018November 21, 2019
by Jon

We are pleased to announce Joshua Kemper, a FLAG-placed, Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) student from Germany, hosted in Lake View, Alabama, as the January 2018 CBYX Participant of the Month. While only half way through his exchange, Joshua has made a significant impact on his school and community. Joshua is a valued member of Brookwood

German CBYX Student of the Month: December

December 21, 2017November 21, 2019
by Jon

We are pleased to announce Alexander Willers, an ASSE-placed, Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) student from Germany, hosted in Michigan, as the December 2017 CBYX Participant of the Month. Alex “hit the United States running” according to his local representative, who was impressed by his excitement and engagement. “He quickly acclimated to his new family, city,

German CBYX Student of the Month: November

November 23, 2017November 21, 2019
by Jon

We are pleased to announce Tim Oswald, a YFU-placed Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) student from Germany, hosted in California, as the November 2017 CBYX Participant of the Month. Tim has consistently shown a positive and thoughtful spirit regarding family, school and community. He enjoys talking about Germany and educating his host family members and friends

“American Loves German Architecture”

October 21, 2017October 23, 2017
by Jon

Celle, Germany – “It is not what I have experienced, but who I have met that I will remember the most,” says Katie McAuliffe. The young American from Beverly (near Boston, Massachusetts) arrived in August to live for a year in Celle. She is part of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX), an exchange between the

CBYX Participants Meet with German Parliament Member

October 20, 2017October 23, 2017
by Jon

Press Release of Henning Otte, Member of the German Parliament Berlin, June 21st 2012 A heart for Germany and the United States of America As a part of the sponsorship of three American exchange students with the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship (CBYX) from the county district of Celle, the local member of the German

Making Connections and Leaving Impressions

October 18, 2017October 23, 2017
by Jon

CBYX participant, Delphine J., reflects on her CBYX experience and how minor interactions can leave lasting impressions. The people I’ve met in Germany have left such a positive impression on me, and I hope to do the same to them. As an exchange student, I am representing the country I come from everywhere I go,

Growing Comfortable in Germany

August 4, 2017October 23, 2017
by Jon

CBYX participant David W., hosted in Papenburg, Germany, reflects on all he has learned in Germany so far. This experience in Germany has truly been one of the most incredible learning opportunities in my life. But it isn’t a traditional one. I’m not learning about math, science, or history. I’m learning about myself. And no,

Maddy’s Year in Germany

August 4, 2017October 23, 2017
by Jon

CBYX participant Maddy K. reflects on her life in Germany and after. Maddy’s Year in Germany with CBYX As a sophomore in high school, I was lucky enough to meet an AFS exchange student studying at a local high school. After hearing about her experiences, I met with my local AFS volunteers to discuss my

Sophia’s First Days in Germany

August 4, 2017October 23, 2017
by Jon

CBYX participant Sophia Z., hosted in Potsdam, Germany, reflects on her first few days in Germany. I had just arrived in Germany and after being awake for many, many hours, I was almost at the end of my journey. I was riding a train from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin with two very kind AFS-Germany volunteers

U.S. Department of State Selects German CBYX Student of…

August 4, 2017October 23, 2017
by Jon

The CBYX scholarship is pleased to announce Pablo Nobre dos Reis, an ASSE-placed, Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) student from Germany, hosted in Nevada, as CBYX Student of the Month. Since his arrival, Pablo has taken an interest in all aspects of his American community. In school, he is a member of the Drug Prevention club,

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