Speaking as someone who is considering hosting an exchange student at some point, and whose husband is a youth pastor, I would honestly say that I wouldn't be expecting a visitor to be giving at church on a regular basis. Things are also different now with Covid, and my church now has wooden boxes in the back of the sanctuary instead of passing an offering plate, so there might also be less pressure than you maybe felt.
Yes definitely! I always recommend that exchange students at least try and go to church with their host family. Who knows they might like it or find that it helps them bonds with their host family or other people
Dear Laura, thank you once again for such an informative video! You covered so many aspects that I never took into consideration. It helps a lot. I can't thank you enough. Have a great day!
Hey Viktoria! I love your name. Kinda would like to name my kid Viktoria one day. I am so glad to hear that. I am filming a few more videos on exchange years today so keep your eyes open for those. They should be uploaded within the next few weeks :) As always if there is anything that is particularly interesting to you, let me know :)
Hey love your Videos❤ could you tell me if you had to repeat your 10 school year in germany? Im also from germany and i want to go on a exchange year to the USA and im scared to go becauce of it
hi, can you do the exchange luggage tip? I will go to the u.s. soon and it would be really wonderful if you can share about the stuff you packed to the u.s.! thank you
Thank you so much! That means a lot. I only just started my channel again a few months ago so to be honest it is already doing much better than I expected. And I don´t see these numbers. I think about what it actually means for 185 people to be watching. In real life that would be quite a crowd so that´s amazing to me. After all I am just a random person talking about her experiences. And if at the end of the day I can make one person that watches this smile or help them out, then that is all I ever wanted
@@honey27003 I finally found someone so down to earth and acts like a normal person like us rather than a RUclips Celebrity. Thank you laura. I'd love to communicate with you more
Hey Laura! I'm going to be welcoming my first exchange student (from Germany) in a few weeks. Could you do a video for host families on what they can do to help make the student feel welcome?
Hey! Wow, I´m so happy you volunteered to host an exchange student. That´s amazing! I will definitely be uploading that video within the next couple of weeks so keep your eyes peeled for that. That´s actually such a good idea to look at it from the host family´s perspective as well. Which country are you from?
@@amkovi89 Wow! Colorado sounds beautiful! Your student is very lucky. I feel like there are definitely quite big differences in the US. It also depends on the size of the town and the family (and their religion for example).
We are also hosting for the first time. I would also love a video on what a host family can do. We are in Atlanta, Georgia, US. I have watched all your videos and sent you channel link to our student. There is a lot of great information. Thank you.
@@samanthabeckman3176 That is amazing! I actually have a video on host family tips and how to make your student feel welcome coming out next Saturday. Since I´ve gotten more requests from host families recently, I will probably be making some more videos on the topic in the future and also talk about my experience with my host family. If there are any specific topics you would like me to talk about or questions you would love for me to answer, now would be the perfect time to let me know. This way I can incorporate them in my next video.
Hi, my name is Kendrique Steptore and I'm a fashion student at Louisiana State University (LSU). I've been allowed to study fashion abroad this summer in Paris France. It's no secret, Paris is the ideal place for anyone interested in learning and specializing in art, architecture, design, the French language and of course, anything that is related to fashion. Not only is Paris the home of Haute Couture, but it's also where many of the biggest names in fashion got their start. This program is valuable to me because it’ll help me better myself as a designer through hands-on instructions, learning to speak French, and thinking like an Haute Couture designer. I believe this amazing opportunity will not only impact my career but is the stepping stone in starting my career. Me being a college student, the opportunities this program offers are once in a lifetime. Not only do I get to live in Paris for a month, but I get to study at one of Paris's top fashion schools, and learn the French language, design techniques and cuisine. I also get to experience Men’s Fashion Week Paris and work backstage at Men’s Fashion Week. With these opportunities, my opportunities as a designer are limitless. This program will assist me in growing as a designer, and a person by introducing me to a completely new culture and pushing me to reach new heights. Anything helps. gofund.me/3cb02ef1
Yes, definitely! Maybe I'll make a whole video about this in a few weeks. Do you have any more specific questions about friendships? I want to make the video as helpful to you as I possibly can
Hey Laura!! Is it possible to do part time jobs when you are in your exchange year ?? And what kind of part time jobs does our visa permits us to do?? Can you please reply because being able to pay for our own expenses would be great in a different country as currency would be different too.
Hey :) If you are a high school student, working part time could be quite difficult. I don´t know all of the legal stuff behind it but most organizations won´t let you work when you´re a student. I know in college you can usually work up to 20 hours on campus but you have to get a social security number and pay taxes. In order to work are probably going to need a car or at least a bike to get there and back as well. Especially as a high school student, I don´t recommend working because you´ll be in school until 3p.m. plus workouts and then you´re gonna need your rest. If you can´t afford all of the costs of an exchange year I recommend the following things: 1) look out for scholarships especially on your givernment´s or the organizations` websites 2) work part time in your home country and save up before you leave 3) choose to do a work and travel or a volunteering program instead of a high school exchange because it´s much easier to work then
@@xoxo__5233 No, thank you for watching and supporting me! If there is ever anything I could talk about in a video that could help you out, please let me know! I want to make my content as useful as possible to you guys!
@@honey27003 You are the nicest person ever, I never got replied by a youtuber like you did, I have got a few information and I think tutoring juniors, babysitting, walking someone's dog and something are allowed also a few other online jobs are available too for someone who is an exchange student in USA. And yesss I have already subscribed, looking forward to see more videos from you!!!!!!
@@xoxo__5233 you´re so lovely! Thank you for the compliments! I love interacting with the community. It makes this whole thing so much more fun to me and it makes me feel like there is a purpose to the videos I make.
So I got a full ride scholarship called the PPP which is for Germans and Americans. This is why I didn't have to save much as they paid around 10,000 Euros for me. I would say all of the other expenses for clothing, doing things on the weekend and little trips were no more than 300 Euros per month. That totally depends on how you live, though. If you want to travel constantly and go out to eat multiple times a week you will need more and if you don't you might need less. It's mostly the roughly 10,000-13,000 Euros that you have to pay for the flights, insurance and organization fees. The rest will mostly be paid for by your host family. It's then only the little things you need to pay for. In my case, my parents and grandparents helped me out as I was too young to work. However, it is smart to get little jobs you can do depending on your age and your country's legal restrictions. If you are too young to work, ask your parents whether you can do chores for money like cleaning the house etc. You can also set up a go fund me or ask your parents whether you can participate in a flea market. If you cannot afford any of this, look for scholarships or consider doing pother programs like au pair or volunteer work when you are older. There is always something you can do to make sure you get your abroad experience.
I'm hoping to host an exchange student in a couple years. Should we expect to set aside money for when we go out to eat or go to an event and bring the student or go shopping?
Hi! First of all, it's amazing that you are considering becoming a host family. I would say that you just need to be aware of the fact that it is an additional person joining your household. Your electricity and water bills are going to be slightly higher and you will want to budget in a bit more for groceries. How host families and exchange students divide the cost is something that should be discussed in each individual case, however, you should provide them with the basics (i.e. most food items, shelter, electricity etc). I always bought any sort of clothing, snacks, school supplies etc. for myself. I would go out to eat with my host family once a week and since they always paid for everybody it felt really nice that they included me in that as well. However, if your student goes out with friends, they of course pay for themselves. You don't need to give them any sort of an allowance. So I'd say schedule in a bit more money but don't worry.
@@honey27003 awesome. We're 35, so we're younger. I have experience working with teens though. We don't have kids of our own. Do most exchange students prefer having host siblings? We are hoping to wait until we get a slightly bigger house in a couple years. And we can spare the extra expense, it isn't an issue. Do students ever go on any trips with their exchange families?
@@bookishmillennial5297 Hey Katie, host families come in all shapes and sizes. I think the only thing that matters is that you are excited and willing to provide them with a save and loving home. So host siblings are definitely not a must especially as you are still so young. I think it could be a very fun dynamic. I think any exchange student would love the opportunity to travel with their host family. I would be careful about international travel because that could potentially cause issues with their visa but showing them a few beautiful spots in your country will make for amazing memories.
Hi! Try checking out the CBYX program. It's where I got my scholarship. Otherwise try looking at your (state) government website or on the webpages of organizations. They usually give out scholarships
Heyy thank you for this video, this is very helpfull :) I really want to go on an exchange year in 2022/2021 in the usa but it is just alot of money and i can now only aford the half of the price, so a scholarship would be really helpfull haha, but how do i search for the scholarship for a highschool exchange? Because i can only find the scholarships for college and not for the highschool exchange years if you know what i mean haha. I life in the Netherlands btw so i hoped that you could give me some tips for how to look for a scholarship? :)
Hey :) First of all don´t give up. You should check out our government´s webpage for any student scholarships and exchange student organisations (EF, AIFS etc.) because they usually have a scholarship program. You can get catalogues sent for free that include information on scholarships among other things. you could also ask your family and neighbors to earn money doing chores in the house and the garden or take on a summer job. I also found a link that could potentially be helpful to find more scholarship options. I hope it all works out well for you :) www.wemakescholars.com/scholarships-for-dutch-students-to-study-in-united-states/search?study=1
Speaking as someone who is considering hosting an exchange student at some point, and whose husband is a youth pastor, I would honestly say that I wouldn't be expecting a visitor to be giving at church on a regular basis. Things are also different now with Covid, and my church now has wooden boxes in the back of the sanctuary instead of passing an offering plate, so there might also be less pressure than you maybe felt.
Yes definitely! I always recommend that exchange students at least try and go to church with their host family. Who knows they might like it or find that it helps them bonds with their host family or other people
Dear Laura, thank you once again for such an informative video! You covered so many aspects that I never took into consideration. It helps a lot. I can't thank you enough. Have a great day!
Hey Viktoria! I love your name. Kinda would like to name my kid Viktoria one day. I am so glad to hear that. I am filming a few more videos on exchange years today so keep your eyes open for those. They should be uploaded within the next few weeks :) As always if there is anything that is particularly interesting to you, let me know :)
@@honey27003 thank you ❤️🤗
Hey love your Videos❤ could you tell me if you had to repeat your 10 school year in germany? Im also from germany and i want to go on a exchange year to the USA and im scared to go becauce of it
hi, can you do the exchange luggage tip? I will go to the u.s. soon and it would be really wonderful if you can share about the stuff you packed to the u.s.! thank you
Hi, yes I actually have a video on all things you should bring as an exchange student on my channel :) Maybe that can help you out
I’m in Switzerland which program would you guys recommend , that covers all of it ?
omg i love ur videos, how do you only have 17 likes and 185 views?
Thank you so much! That means a lot. I only just started my channel again a few months ago so to be honest it is already doing much better than I expected. And I don´t see these numbers. I think about what it actually means for 185 people to be watching. In real life that would be quite a crowd so that´s amazing to me. After all I am just a random person talking about her experiences. And if at the end of the day I can make one person that watches this smile or help them out, then that is all I ever wanted
@@honey27003 I finally found someone so down to earth and acts like a normal person like us rather than a RUclips Celebrity.
Thank you laura.
I'd love to communicate with you more
@@debd4466 Thank you so much!!
@@honey27003
Hey Laura! I'm going to be welcoming my first exchange student (from Germany) in a few weeks. Could you do a video for host families on what they can do to help make the student feel welcome?
Hey! Wow, I´m so happy you volunteered to host an exchange student. That´s amazing! I will definitely be uploading that video within the next couple of weeks so keep your eyes peeled for that. That´s actually such a good idea to look at it from the host family´s perspective as well. Which country are you from?
@@honey27003 Thanks! I'm in the US (Colorado, so much less conservative than Texas).
@@amkovi89 Wow! Colorado sounds beautiful! Your student is very lucky. I feel like there are definitely quite big differences in the US. It also depends on the size of the town and the family (and their religion for example).
We are also hosting for the first time. I would also love a video on what a host family can do. We are in Atlanta, Georgia, US. I have watched all your videos and sent you channel link to our student. There is a lot of great information. Thank you.
@@samanthabeckman3176 That is amazing! I actually have a video on host family tips and how to make your student feel welcome coming out next Saturday. Since I´ve gotten more requests from host families recently, I will probably be making some more videos on the topic in the future and also talk about my experience with my host family. If there are any specific topics you would like me to talk about or questions you would love for me to answer, now would be the perfect time to let me know. This way I can incorporate them in my next video.
Hi, my name is Kendrique Steptore and I'm a fashion student at Louisiana State University (LSU). I've been allowed to study fashion abroad this summer in Paris France. It's no secret, Paris is the ideal place for anyone interested in learning and specializing in art, architecture, design, the French language and of course, anything that is related to fashion. Not only is Paris the home of Haute Couture, but it's also where many of the biggest names in fashion got their start. This program is valuable to me because it’ll help me better myself as a designer through hands-on instructions, learning to speak French, and thinking like an Haute Couture designer. I believe this amazing opportunity will not only impact my career but is the stepping stone in starting my career. Me being a college student, the opportunities this program offers are once in a lifetime. Not only do I get to live in Paris for a month, but I get to study at one of Paris's top fashion schools, and learn the French language, design techniques and cuisine. I also get to experience Men’s Fashion Week Paris and work backstage at Men’s Fashion Week. With these opportunities, my opportunities as a designer are limitless. This program will assist me in growing as a designer, and a person by introducing me to a completely new culture and pushing me to reach new heights. Anything helps.
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Can we do part time work during Semester Exchange program?
What program did you use
Hey Laura! Which organisation/agency did you do your exchange with?
Hi Emma,
I went with experiment e.v. on the German side and CIEE on the American :D
I love your vídeos!! Can you please tell us how to make friends at USA? (idk if i wrote it all wright 'cause i'm brazilian)
Yes, definitely! Maybe I'll make a whole video about this in a few weeks. Do you have any more specific questions about friendships? I want to make the video as helpful to you as I possibly can
@@honey27003I have !
What is their mindset like what is the difference between their behaviour and europeen behaviour ?!
Thx :)
@@itsnathben9513 I will definitely make a video about that
Hey Laura!! Is it possible to do part time jobs when you are in your exchange year ?? And what kind of part time jobs does our visa permits us to do?? Can you please reply because being able to pay for our own expenses would be great in a different country as currency would be different too.
Hey :) If you are a high school student, working part time could be quite difficult. I don´t know all of the legal stuff behind it but most organizations won´t let you work when you´re a student. I know in college you can usually work up to 20 hours on campus but you have to get a social security number and pay taxes. In order to work are probably going to need a car or at least a bike to get there and back as well. Especially as a high school student, I don´t recommend working because you´ll be in school until 3p.m. plus workouts and then you´re gonna need your rest. If you can´t afford all of the costs of an exchange year I recommend the following things: 1) look out for scholarships especially on your givernment´s or the organizations` websites 2) work part time in your home country and save up before you leave 3) choose to do a work and travel or a volunteering program instead of a high school exchange because it´s much easier to work then
@@honey27003 thank you so much it really means a lot to have your reply!!!
@@xoxo__5233 No, thank you for watching and supporting me! If there is ever anything I could talk about in a video that could help you out, please let me know! I want to make my content as useful as possible to you guys!
@@honey27003 You are the nicest person ever, I never got replied by a youtuber like you did, I have got a few information and I think tutoring juniors, babysitting, walking someone's dog and something are allowed also a few other online jobs are available too for someone who is an exchange student in USA. And yesss I have already subscribed, looking forward to see more videos from you!!!!!!
@@xoxo__5233 you´re so lovely! Thank you for the compliments! I love interacting with the community. It makes this whole thing so much more fun to me and it makes me feel like there is a purpose to the videos I make.
Did you save money before going to U.S and if you did how? Also how much roughly did you needed money for the whole year?
So I got a full ride scholarship called the PPP which is for Germans and Americans. This is why I didn't have to save much as they paid around 10,000 Euros for me. I would say all of the other expenses for clothing, doing things on the weekend and little trips were no more than 300 Euros per month. That totally depends on how you live, though. If you want to travel constantly and go out to eat multiple times a week you will need more and if you don't you might need less. It's mostly the roughly 10,000-13,000 Euros that you have to pay for the flights, insurance and organization fees. The rest will mostly be paid for by your host family. It's then only the little things you need to pay for. In my case, my parents and grandparents helped me out as I was too young to work. However, it is smart to get little jobs you can do depending on your age and your country's legal restrictions. If you are too young to work, ask your parents whether you can do chores for money like cleaning the house etc. You can also set up a go fund me or ask your parents whether you can participate in a flea market. If you cannot afford any of this, look for scholarships or consider doing pother programs like au pair or volunteer work when you are older. There is always something you can do to make sure you get your abroad experience.
@@honey27003 Thanks!
I'm hoping to host an exchange student in a couple years. Should we expect to set aside money for when we go out to eat or go to an event and bring the student or go shopping?
Hi! First of all, it's amazing that you are considering becoming a host family. I would say that you just need to be aware of the fact that it is an additional person joining your household. Your electricity and water bills are going to be slightly higher and you will want to budget in a bit more for groceries. How host families and exchange students divide the cost is something that should be discussed in each individual case, however, you should provide them with the basics (i.e. most food items, shelter, electricity etc). I always bought any sort of clothing, snacks, school supplies etc. for myself. I would go out to eat with my host family once a week and since they always paid for everybody it felt really nice that they included me in that as well. However, if your student goes out with friends, they of course pay for themselves. You don't need to give them any sort of an allowance. So I'd say schedule in a bit more money but don't worry.
@@honey27003 awesome. We're 35, so we're younger. I have experience working with teens though. We don't have kids of our own. Do most exchange students prefer having host siblings? We are hoping to wait until we get a slightly bigger house in a couple years. And we can spare the extra expense, it isn't an issue. Do students ever go on any trips with their exchange families?
@@bookishmillennial5297 Hey Katie, host families come in all shapes and sizes. I think the only thing that matters is that you are excited and willing to provide them with a save and loving home. So host siblings are definitely not a must especially as you are still so young. I think it could be a very fun dynamic. I think any exchange student would love the opportunity to travel with their host family. I would be careful about international travel because that could potentially cause issues with their visa but showing them a few beautiful spots in your country will make for amazing memories.
@@honey27003 thanks for all your help!
@@bookishmillennial5297 No worries! If you ever have any questions at all, please let me know!
Hi i'm an American trying to go study abroad and i want to know how i can apply for scholarships
Hi! Try checking out the CBYX program. It's where I got my scholarship. Otherwise try looking at your (state) government website or on the webpages of organizations. They usually give out scholarships
Heyy thank you for this video, this is very helpfull :) I really want to go on an exchange year in 2022/2021 in the usa but it is just alot of money and i can now only aford the half of the price, so a scholarship would be really helpfull haha, but how do i search for the scholarship for a highschool exchange? Because i can only find the scholarships for college and not for the highschool exchange years if you know what i mean haha. I life in the Netherlands btw so i hoped that you could give me some tips for how to look for a scholarship? :)
Hey :) First of all don´t give up. You should check out our government´s webpage for any student scholarships and exchange student organisations (EF, AIFS etc.) because they usually have a scholarship program. You can get catalogues sent for free that include information on scholarships among other things. you could also ask your family and neighbors to earn money doing chores in the house and the garden or take on a summer job. I also found a link that could potentially be helpful to find more scholarship options. I hope it all works out well for you :) www.wemakescholars.com/scholarships-for-dutch-students-to-study-in-united-states/search?study=1
You can look up for YES program its an cultural exchange program for high schoolers to USA, for a year.
Hi