Hi Laura, another informative video articulately explained through the eyes of someone with first hand knowledge. Although I have never lived in another country I too have experience with reverse culture shock. Most of my life have I worked for a major U.S. airline so I have had the great opportunity to spend time in many European countries and points beyond. Plus I’m the grandson of European immigrants, and last but not least for 18 years married to an American girl who grew up and educated in France. I was also-blessed to have been a host parent of a European exchange student. Needless to say I am very familiar with everything you say on this subject. Thank your for sharing your personal experience. It will be a very helpful preparation for future exchange students. Although it can be awkward at times it is definitely one of the best ways of expanding one’s horizons. For me it was simple things like holding a knife and fork 😂. All the best and keep up the good work. 😀🇺🇸🇩🇪
hi Laura!!!! Could you make a video about “difficult topics”? Like LGBT rights, feminism and that sort of things? thank u so much for all your videos! they’re helping me a lot for preparing myself for my exchange year
@@honey27003 I mean when you come back after the exchange year. I just came home a week ago and the idea that over the years I will lose the friends I've made makes feel worried. Thanks a lot!
@@charbelsalameh4594 Definitely! I will talk about this soon. Generally speaking it's good to have set dates when you make time to talk and it's good to keep connected via social media
Hi! Idk if you still active but since I’m questioning myself I'll leave a comment. I’m kinda anxious about going back in my country cuz I have good memories about how my family dynamic/life was but I perfectly know that he wont never be the same it’s really disturbing… do u have anymore advice?
European in the US: OMG they don't watch soccer. Jesus Christ, they don't even watch the World Cup. 😅😂 (This is my assumption. I don't really know. Besides this year the US and Canada are going to the World Cup, so I guess they'll watch it 😅.)
Soccer is really a much bigger thing in Europe than in the US. They are more occupied with football, basketball and baseball (and in some parts hockey)
Hi Laura, another informative video articulately explained through the eyes of someone with first hand knowledge. Although I have never lived in another country I too have experience with reverse culture shock. Most of my life have I worked for a major U.S. airline so I have had the great opportunity to spend time in many European countries and points beyond. Plus I’m the grandson of European immigrants, and last but not least for 18 years married to an American girl who grew up and educated in France. I was also-blessed to have been a host parent of a European exchange student. Needless to say I am very familiar with everything you say on this subject.
Thank your for sharing your personal experience. It will be a very helpful preparation for future exchange students. Although it can be awkward at times it is definitely one of the best ways of expanding one’s horizons. For me it was simple things like holding a knife and fork 😂. All the best and keep up the good work. 😀🇺🇸🇩🇪
Thank you for your support and kind words Jo!
hi Laura!!!! Could you make a video about “difficult topics”? Like LGBT rights, feminism and that sort of things? thank u so much for all your videos! they’re helping me a lot for preparing myself for my exchange year
Definitely. Would you like to hear what my experience with these topics was with my host family, friends etc?
@@honey27003 I join this discussion by saying I'd definitely appreciate it if you did!
@@honey27003 yes!!! that would be great
@@honey27003 yea as a bisexual girl who lives in a small town in texas. I would be really interested in hearing you speak on this.
Hi, could you please make a video on how to effectively stay in touch with your friends in your US and not lose contact over time?
Hi, of course! Do you mean staying in touch with your friends while you're on exchange or staying in touch with Americans after you leave?
@@honey27003 I mean when you come back after the exchange year. I just came home a week ago and the idea that over the years I will lose the friends I've made makes feel worried. Thanks a lot!
@@charbelsalameh4594 Definitely! I will talk about this soon. Generally speaking it's good to have set dates when you make time to talk and it's good to keep connected via social media
Laura! Guten Tag!! So Laura...when you went back to Germany were there any aspects of US culture that you wished Germans would adopt?
Hi! Idk if you still active but since I’m questioning myself I'll leave a comment. I’m kinda anxious about going back in my country cuz I have good memories about how my family dynamic/life was but I perfectly know that he wont never be the same it’s really disturbing… do u have anymore advice?
i am integrating to german culture can you help me with that?
Damn, I totally forgot about channel and have never related to a video so hard. Anyways, do you have a insta or sc that I could follow?!
Not yet unfortunately because of a lack of time. If I create one, I want to post on there regularily. But if I do make one, I will post it here too
European in the US: OMG they don't watch soccer. Jesus Christ, they don't even watch the World Cup. 😅😂 (This is my assumption. I don't really know. Besides this year the US and Canada are going to the World Cup, so I guess they'll watch it 😅.)
Soccer is really a much bigger thing in Europe than in the US. They are more occupied with football, basketball and baseball (and in some parts hockey)