Q & A STUDYING ABROAD IN GERMANY
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All the people in the comments correcting her German is probably the most German thing ever😅 your German sounds great girl!🥰 keep it up!
I am german and for me its very easy but i think for all other Countrys its very hard to lern it cause of the gramma. But her German is good to understand. keep it up👌
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!
Yes I’m so excited!
@@carolineruby If Corona doesn't stop it again. I also very much hope to meet again with my friends for one ;-) Glühwein to be able to meet.
There are some Citys which are popular for their christmas markets and these are great 🥰
@@agathe1437 yes, Nürnberg, Aachen, Dresden to name a few.
Warum sollte es woanders nixht so sein?
'German boys are alcoholics' was killing me 😂 Though there is a lot of truth in that 🤔
really? when did it get so bad?
@@Brainreaver79 Compared to the USA... 🤔 in 1840 😁
Ja erging mir genauso😂😂😂😂
Hey, that’s not true. In Bayern the boys are maybe all alcoholics but i‘m from north Germany. We are normal guys. No Drugs, no beer every Day maybe only at the weekend 😅😅✌🏻
@@Hendrinho1 Bayern? She lives in Rheinland-Pfalz
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”
HAHAHAHHAHA
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.
also she defenitely should visit Aachen and see it in a historical view in the growing process ( Charles The Great) for Europs two biggest countries, France and Germany
yes I live in Heidelberg and I love it here!
@@emiliaescalante2648 me too, Heidelberg ist die city
Berlin ist nicht schön Bro, hab 19 Jahre dort gelebt
heidelberg is eigentlich schön aber wenn man da wohnt is es komplett langweilig hahs
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.
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 ;)
And in the middle 😍
I do not agree on that, in comparison to Americans we just seem very rude, in particular in the north, but I think people are often more kind, after you got to know them, here in Germany.
@@juliusrohrbach9115 zhats why I put the apostrophes there,... because I as well do not thik we are less friendly, just seem so from the outside.
@@Teetuetenmogli I think we are far less friendly, but therefore often more honestly kind.
ah ja less friendly north germans think they are better than they know any culture and tradition and hate everything they do not understand
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 :)
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. :)
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!
Hi, for us in Germany it‘s exactly the other way - i think 😅
i visit the USA so many Times and every Time it‘s amazing.
I visit Florida, New York, California, Washington (and the hole Caribbean…)
I really want to live in the US maybe for 2 Years, to learn better english and to get a different perspective on life…
But you know we as humans always want to have what we don't have…
ICE is crap most of the times xD go to Japan and try the Shinkansen, that is fast and clean and everything you could wish for in a train XDDDD
@@Hendrinho1 We can swap! A friend of mine from Dallas lived in Frankfurt for several years. She worked for Lufthansa, amazing. Weekend day trip to Italy! Oh and your Christmas Markets, Glühwein, Eierpunsch, so many other wonderful things!
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 live in the southwestern region near Mannheim! And thank you for the pronunciation tip, very helpful!
guess you're german? Your english is hilarious lmao
xx
@@carolineruby Near Mannheim? Great choice! ;-)
But about that "Schweinfleisch/Schweinefleisch" thing: There's a lot more horror hiding behind this little difference!
You surely already noticed that (we) Germans tend to build longer words from single words (so called Komposita). So the "Fahrer" (driver) of a "Auto" (car) is called "Autofahrer" - just put the words together and you'll be fine. Just keep in mind that the main word is at the end - so "Autofahrer" is a driver and not a car. But this only works for about 75% of all Komposita. Sometimes you need to stick an additional S, an additional N, an additional E or a combination of those letters in between the words. So the "Zahn" (tooth) of a "Maus" (mouse) is "Mausezahn", the "Tuch" (cloth) that one carries in the "Tasche" (pocket) is "Taschentuch" (hanky), the "Zeit" (time) of the "Tag" (day) is "Tageszeit" and so on. To make it really hard: There's no fixed rule but only some heuristics and much "Sprachgefühl" (feeling for language). And in really rare cases that additional letter is even unclear for German speakers: E.g. both words "Mietsteigerung" and "Mietssteigerung" (rent increase) are listed in the "Duden" (Main German dictionary). In even fewer cases that additional letter makes a difference: A "Landsmann" (compatriot) is not the same as a "Landmann" (old word for farmer).
But don't let me scare you: You're young and smart and will surely have no problems learning that during your stay in Germany.
@@v.katarzyna6247 Yes, I am. Did I make you laugh? It’s obvious I have to improve my English. :-)
@@carolineruby that’s great. I work in Schwetzingen and live in Karlsruhe. If you need assistance, I can offer some support.
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?
You should visit Munich! Or Bavaria in general... it's like the most stereotypical part of Germany but it has some soo beautiful locations
Bavaria is the german Texas. Nearly nothing there has anything to do with the rest of the country but unfortunately about 90% of all Germany related RUclips videos done by americans are made in Bavaria or another southern state.
No it's not stereotypical it's different
Würzburg, Bamberg, Nürnberg,👍
➡️ Frankfurt (Hessen)
bavarian alps is the best place in germany
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 RUclips-Felicia "German Girl in America" you may become "US Girl in Germany". Looking forward to your next video.
Haha I love her! Dankeschön!
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
Yes, younare right, but contrary to the US, sports in Germany (aside from basic sports classes) is not mainly organised by schools (and later college / university), but separately by clubs (Vereine) - which have the benefit that anyone can participate, not just students who go to the same school. This also provides a separate opportunity tomform (meaningful) friendships.
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 😊🌻🖖🙏
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. 🇩🇪 🇺🇸
Yes u must come to Hamburg. Not just cuz I’m here of course…………
I also live in Hamburg ✌🏻
If you pass Grade 10 you have an intermediate certificate that's respected in the EU.
In other words, passing 10th grade in Gymnasium is like successfully completing Realschule, which ends after the 10th grade.
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.
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.
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. 🙈
So funny to watch when you are german 🌞
Döner is not turkish, its made by a turkish person, but in germany and its only in germany, in turkey its not famous
in berlin man :)
@@mio-06 ich weiß
@@mio-06 No, everywhere actually
@@jokeacclol7904 no it was made in Berlin
Come to Cologne! It's much more openminded. ❤
Depending on the context Fleisch can also be translated as flesh. I thing flesh is actually the corresponding english cognate to Fleisch.
If you visit Berlin and you still have some time left, go and visit Potsdam too. It's so beautiful!
You should make the next video speaking in German!! Love the video btw ^^
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).
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.
Why do you need to follow US laws when not in the US?
Part of my programs rules since I’m still a citizen of the USA
7:00 "everything happens for a reason" that's the most american thing you said
definitely check out the north im slightly biased but its great
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
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. ^^
The S in Gyros is pronounced because it's not French, it's Greek, as you noted.
7:40 Fleisch actually means both meat and flesh. We don't have different words for the two in German...
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
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.
That’s so exiting for meeee bc I’m German and like this stuff is so usual for me lol:)
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
Be careful! While "Federweißer" (white) or "Roter Sauser" (red) have a little less alcohol than fully developed wines, the combination of the alcohol and the not yet fully fermented sugar that is till in there can cause much worse headaches than actual wine with its higher alcohol content. And by the way, those "inbetween" liquids can also have another side effect, similar to freshly squeezed apple juice - they can "speed up" your digestion significantly 😮😱
For me it's the opposite. People in Germany & Switzerland are much friendlier to strangers. Not so for North America.
Yeah Every German guy is an Alcoholic at the Weekend (me too) cause its fun lol
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.
Love your videos 😍
Bro where I live in the USA, people aren’t that friendly lol we don’t talk to strangers
When she started talking about school, I knew that I was definitely on a different one😂
❤❤you are vital 🤤❤❤Your channel is literally my comfort place. You make me so happy. Love you 🤗❤
thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoy my content🫶🏼 love you too!
I have the opportunity to study in München after 4 semesters of German. Currently I'm in my first semester but I'm very nervous about attending classes all in German
In Germany you can drink alcohol at 14 when your parents are around :)🥰
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.
Honestly I love my country but I hate that young people (my age like 14 - 24 basically) smoke and drink a lot. Not everyone of course, some of my friends don't drink or smoke, but many people do.
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
According to the background, you live in the same area as me. Hope you enjoy your time here🙂✌
German boys are not all drinking and smoking (it depends where you are in Germany).
Actually, a decade ago it was basically the girls who were smoking, not the boys. This seems to come and go in waves - and also differently in the various parts of Germany.
To put a the alcohol thing a bit into perspective:
You're surrounded by 16-20 year olds. They are taking full advantage of their freedoms and limited responsibilities. Even more so now that Covid is slowly fading and people come out of their shells again. It's certainly not healthy to drink excessively and peer pressure makes things worse, but excessive drinking at this stages of life is probably less consequential as when you have a job, family and a reputation to lose.
It gets problematic imo if someone by the age of 25 is still getting wasted regularly or switches to hard drugs at any age. Have fun and take in as much as you can while you're here!
Alkohol ist bereits eine harte Droge
Talk to a doctor about this and get smarter. This is actually the age where alcohol (and other drugs) do the most damage to the development of the human brain.
You don't have to follow american laws here in Germany at all. You only would have to do so, if you would live on an american military base or embassy over here.
(e.g. If you would kill someone, you would not get a death sentence, because we don't have it. You live in Germany, so you have to follow German rules...)
Just say, if you don't want to drink a beer...
It's ok and no one should judge you. Everybody else is an idiot, who is not worth it.
If you want to get real friendships, don't talk to just someone. Talk to people you really like and from them you know, that they will pick you up in the middle of the night in Paris in a Mickey Mouse costume without asking anything.... ;-)
She has to if it is her exchange programms rule. Otherwise she would probably be send home xD
would you see yourself living there in germany after you finish this exchange of experience?
entspannennd
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.
I like your German pronunciation a lot and go to Berlin if you wanna try a good “Döner” :)
The first sentence was straight up right 😂
Döner is not Turkish. Döner is actually German, but was made by a Turk. Good german to be honest. Weiter so!
Can you do a Video in German please?
Are you just in normal class with other Germans? How do you learn anything if the working language is German and you can't understand?
Yes I am. I usually understand little pieces of the lessons and the notes I take I translate to English so I can better understand the topic! :)
@@carolineruby do you get grades too? are you expected to do the same homework assignments and take the same tests, or do they go easier on you haha
@@sophia17965 I get grades but they don’t get transferred back to my school in the US. I think they’re a little easier on me but I still have to do all of the homework, tests, and participate when I can
Nice video! You have to follow US laws in Germany or you want to? 5:30 I’d be surprised if you have to
Ok
In which city are you in Germany
I mean I can't blame her she's right in some points🚶♀️🚶♀️
What do you think about the English lessons taught in your German school?
I think they’re great. My teacher speaks only in English to the class and is very thorough in making sure everyone has a chance to speak and feels comfortable trying to pronounce certain words. Much better than the American language learning system.
Start learning history from the perspective of the native Americans I suggest.
how did your classmates greet you?
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FLEISCH! *lol*
I’d like to study abroad, find love abroad, and get married abroad. ✈️📚,👩❤️👨✈️,💍✈️. I’d like to study in the UK, or Denmark, or Germany.
so i know in the US drinking and stuff starts at 21 but you are an adult when you get 18, aren't you?
Deutschland
Döner is from Berlin mit from turkey
Berlin is not typicall german
Greetings from germany 🇩🇪😘
Who also wondered at first what a doughner is?
6:15 Normally German kids and teens do have hobbies after school...
U get food in a german school?
You get food at school but you have to pay
How often do you love travel😏😊✌️
Try Schwenkbraten
Rheinland-Pfalz really is not! in the south!!:)
Geographically it's definitely in the west.
But for more than a third of all Germans, it's more to the south than to the west. Everyone has their own personal reference system. Someone from Hamburg would consider Frankfurt as southern and Kiel as northern.
I don‘t know wich school u are at, but I am a german boy and I dont think every boy is an alcoholic and addicted to smoking. Not gonna lie, there is maby one in 30 boys smoking, but it is defenetly not as much as u said. There are way more boys consuming alcohol, but they don‘t seem to me like they would be addicted to it. Yes it is not healthy and maby you should not be allowed to consume alcohol before 18 or even 21 but i never met someone that was really addicted to it.
Döner is german
"german boys are alcoholics and smoke"
Me, a 19 years old german guy who has never touched cigarettes and alcohol before and doesn't ever want to: excuse me what the fuck
Im not smoking and Not drinking you want to meet?
Many German students are alcoholics but there are normal guys as well
Tschüss 👋☺️
You can drink Beer at 14 with your parents
It took me 30 seconds to realize you mean Döner by "dauna" hahaha
so interesting video!
Doner
If you want to see the different side of Germany just visit a city in the east of Germany like my hometown Frankfurt (Oder). I think it's very different. If you need some Informations or a Guide just contact me xD
I did go to Frankfurt! I have a vlog from while I was there on my channel!
@@carolineruby not this Frankfurt, the poor Frankfurt
@@carolineruby He is talking about a town on the Polish border, on the river Oder, not the Frankfurt in the middle of Germany on the river Main.
At first I was like: what is doner? And than I realised you mean “Döner“
ps. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland ;)
Oops! I always mess up the pronunciation! Hoffentlich wird mein Deutsch besser!
It’s really not that big of a deal, especially Döner is hard to pronounce and many foreigners still have difficulties to pronounce it even after years of speaking German
@@carolineruby 1. Ganz bestimmt wird dein Deutsch besser. 2. "Döner" starts the same way you would start to say "dirty". "Ä" and "Ö" are very common in English. They are written differently what may confuse native English speakers but "That man" contains 2 "Ä" and "Her shirt" contains 2 "Ö". So maybe the easiest way to pronounce these 2 Umlauts is not to think about how to pronounce them. Just do it. You are used to.
Ging mir auch so 🤣
@@kathix526 it is hard, even the german are usually off with the original Turkish pronunciation.
Saufen!!!! Morgens Mittags Abends ich will SAUFENNNNN!!!
Der Hahn muuuuss laufen, morgen mittags abends ich will SAUFENNN; Hauptsache Alkohol 🤙🏻
Guter Mann.
Meine Meinung!!!!
Stark
Kinder in Deutschland heutzutage: "Wenn ich groß bin, möchte ich auch Alkoholiker werden, so wie du Opa/Papa" :D
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’ve noticed that too! That’s why I said less overly friendly in the video :)
@@carolineruby Oh sorry, missed that :)
Come to Cologne. Here they starts conversations all the time everywhere. 😂🙄
@@ceha9517 Dat es uns kölsche aat
(That’s our way of live here)
I hope to see you soon at my hometown!