I've done 3 exchanges, each half a year (2015 in Japan, 2019 in Japan, and 2019/20 in South Korea), and here is my advice: leave negativity at home. Pretend to be braver and more extrovert than you actually are. It works😂
Hi I just wanted to ask cuz I rlly wanna go on exchange to Japan (from England) and I wanna know what programmes or organisations u request going through and what time in senior school is the best for exchange
@@Legotruths request? you mean "recommend"? Anyways, not sure what you mean by "senior school", is that grammar school second to last grade? Or 2nd year Bachelor's at uni? I only went via an organization called Overseas (previosly called Joint Study) at university. Going to Japanese highschools via a programme is too expensive and not worth it for that money. I recommend applying in year 1 of uni already and going there in semester 4 or 5, ideally. For Master's, you'll usually be able to go there only in your 4th semester because the application period takes 8~11months, so if you do it during your Master's, expect that it will take you +1 more semester to graduate.
@@bukolajimoh792 in my country there is organization named FLEX and you can get a lot of your financial things covered by government so thats really nice but you have to go through some testing and eliminations rounds and stuff like that but i heard that it isnt too hard and a lot of student actually go through that and are able to go to USA so try that or find some other organization but idk how much they are gonna cover financial stuff
here's a list for my own (and for whoever else needs it) reference! do bring: - electric adapters (find adapters that fit your country to your host country, bring more than one) - sneakers/trainers (will probably be needed as soon as you start, so bring them instead of waiting to buy them) - modest clothing (avoid revealing clothing that is against dress codes!) - gifts (small things like sweets to show appreciation to your host family) - a diary (help yourself remember your experiences! a small camera is good for this too) - room decorations (helps with homesickness, spices up your room) - cash and a credit/debit card (~$400 in cash, need to be able to buy stuff for yourself) don't bring: - clothing that doesn't fit the dress code (research/ask abt what is appropriate for where you're going) - bulky/large items (pillows, thick jackets, etc -- you should be able to buy them there) - electrical appliances (hair driers/straighteners, often bulky and need specific voltages which might b different) - school materials (will be different in host country, takes up unnecessary space, can just buy there) - annoying things (bluetooth speakers, anything else that might annoy/disrupt host family)
Do NOT bring 1:15 inappropriate clothes 3:11 bulky items e.g. pillow 3:46 electrical items e.g. hair straightener, hair dryers 4:27 school materials e.g. binders 5:29 noisy items e.g. bluetooth speaker Should bring: 6:35 electric adapters 7:48 workout shoes e.g. no leggings just shorts 10:40 diary 11:33 personal items/decor e.g. pictures, crafts, frames 11:58 cash and Mastercard
Please, keep making these videos, they are amazing. I'll go to the US as an exchange student one day, I'd be lost without all these videos. It's going to be a blast!
Thank you so much! That truly means a lot. If there is ever a video you would love to see me do, please just let me know. I would love to make exactly what you need or are wondering about. Do you have specific plans when you would like to go to the US?
@@honey27003 I was thinking 2023, things have probably settled, would be nice to know about your everyday life living in the US, I'm trying to gather as much information as I can so I'll be ready when the time comes. Can't wait.
@@neckisgo 2023 seems like a good option. The whole Covid situation should be resolved by then (fingers crossed). Which country is your home country btw? Yes I think that would be a nice idea to just talk about the day to day life as that´s what you would be experiencing most of the time. I can definitely make a video on that!
@@neckisgo That´s awesome! One of my best friends during my echange was a girl from Norway. There are a lot of people from the North going to the US I think
This was interesting to watch as an American who lives in the North. Here, people definitely wear all of the things you said weren't worn in your area of Texas. I think it just goes to show that the things you mentioned should be taken with a grain of salt depending on where you are going. If you have host siblings, maybe follow them on social media and see what they are wearing, it might be a good metric of what to bring. In the North, people tend to be less strict/modest because people tend not to be as religious... but that also varies from area to area.
Definitely! I love the idea of following your host siblings on social media to get an idea of what to wear. In my case that wasn´t possible because I got my host family very last minute so I had nothing to go by. I would say what you mentioned is the biggest challenge I face when making these videos: trying to be as precise and informative as possible while also being aware that I can only offer my point of view and talk from my (limited) experience. However, I think if my audience also watches others talk about their experiences and combine all of the accounts they should be able to get a good picture :)
I’m from the State of Louisiana, here in America... I believe in God. My 3 children and I am baptized in the Lutheran Faith. My husband is Catholic, but I no longer attend church w/my 3 children, and my husband definitely doesn’t attend his church in his religion/faith. I’ve never truly been keen on religion-itself; but, I do respect and show respect towards others, whom are extremely religious or just a little bit, or not at all, or in between. I don’t force anything on my children, nor force anyone on them, to be apart of their lives. Because, they are their own individuals and know themselves… But, I do expect my 17-yr-old daughter, 14-yr-old son and 10-yr-old daughter to be, and have, and show respect towards other ppl, and their decisions and etc, and themselves, too. I do believe I did and am doing a great job of raising my children. They’re very respectful, extremely responsible and respectable, grateful, observant, kind-hearted, generous, happy, loving, caring, intelligent, talented, trusting and trustworthy, and have many other great qualities about themselves. They always come to me, whenever they need or want to converse about anything, and come to me for advice and help whenever they’re crossed about anything. Sure! To other ppl. My children probably seem as if they’re obnoxious or God knows whatever else. Because, they’re not perfect, and I don’t expect them to pretend to be perfect nor someone/something they’re not. I’m not raising my children to be hypocrites/frauds, nor as if they’re lil angels. and perfect, because they’re not--nor am I, nor is anyone else in this world… And, I allow my children to express themselves in the way(s) they see fit to do so, if and when someone has made them livid, done them wrong, - for whatever that person’s reason is-especially, when my children haven’t done anything wrong to that person, and I teach my children to take up for themselves and other ppl-who don’t know how to stand-up/take up for themselves. I also teach my children do not be a bully and others; but, most definitely do not let themselves be bullied, and defend themselves and fight back-if need be. And, be protective of those, whom are being abused and bullied, and always be honest and stay true to themselves. There’s no need to impress others for friendship nor for any reason at-all… Their education is more important than anyone and anything else in this world-w/the exception of God and Yeshua. Believing in God (YHVH) and Yeshua (Jesus) doesn’t necessarily mean that we, they, nor anyone is religious, because we hold no stock in religion, but we do believe in YHVH (GOD) and Yeshua (Jesus).. and yes, we do say,” God-damn-it, or just damn or damn-it… And, Jesus, or Jesus Christ, and/or Jesus-FKN-Christ. For anyone that I may have offended. Please except my Faux-Pas, and profanity/profanities, and taking the Lord’s name in vein. My deepest apologies to anyone that I may have offended. I’m on here, to see what it would be like to host/sponsor a foreign exchange student, and allowing my children to become a foreign exchange student, as well, before they finish high school, or whenever they’re in college and/or etc. I’m extremely appeased that they still allow this to happen here in America 🇺🇸, and also abroad, in other countries, as well.
@@shariemoran2002 My intention was never to insult religious people or believers. I just wanted to make sure people know that some states value modesty and other religious beliefs more than others. Personally, when I say "religious", it's referring to anyone who believes in one or more God(s). This is also the definition that's found in most dictionaries. I don't think believing in God and being religious means necessarily being a part of an organized religion, as you said. Anyhow, exchange is an incredible experience, and I wish more people had the opportunity to do it!
Thank you! That means so much to hear. If there is ever anything you´re wondering about or a topic that you would like to hear me talk about, please don´t hesitate to mention it to me. I am always looking for new ideas and ways to share my tips and experiences
I live in southern texas and they have changed the dress code a bit recently. where I live your clothes much at least touch the thigh. you can wear tank tops but the straps must be 2 fingers thick. you cannot wear anything see through or crop tops. and you cannot have any nudity or swear words on clothes. rips jeans are aloud. you can also now have dyed hair. and as far as I know most jewelry is aloud as well. I don't know about all schools but as far as I know this will go for most schools in texas. dress codes are put in place by either the state or school district. so if possible before you pack I would look up the dress code for where you are going. also as a tip depending on your school and teachers you may be able to stretch the dress code. i've worn crop tops to school before without any problem as long as I figure out what classes to cover up in. the dress code is still a little strick but it's far less strick than it used to be. the amount of skin you can show outside of school depends on the family you get. my family would be okay with it but I know many familes who wouldn't be okay with it. the knee thing also is less strick as far as I know it's fine for things to be above you knee. hope this helps anyone planning on coming here soon
usually for American schools, the dress code is different for each school. Ripped jeans are usually fine as long as the rips are under the midpoint of your thigh. How almost all American schools measure for shorts is if you rest your arms by your sides, the shorts should not be above your fingertips. Most schools including mine don't care about spaghetti straps as long as the width is three or two fingers or more on the straps. Tops are usually fine as long as they are not transparent, (obviously), ripped, or cropped majorly (Usually if you can lift your arms and only see a little mid-drift you are fine). Tattoos, jewelry, and unique style are always seen at public schools. Truthfully, public schools a major shitshow, not to turn you away from being a transfer student, it definitely has its bad moments that turn out to be more entertaining than you expect.
Very true. Every school has their own rules which is why I decided to go by my high schools rules as this is the only one I can speak to from experience. To someone who had never had a dress code before in her life this was totally new.But all of the rules like the arms along the sides and the straps rule I have definitely heard of so I feel like those will apply to most people.
for everyone coming to america the south and north clothing culture are very different i live in the north and we can wear anything we want to school and don’t have a dress code
Could you make a video about americans in general? Your first impression how to talk to them, how do teenagers in america behave and how is it different from europe teenagers etc
The problem with this question is that not all Americans act in one way. In America especially, there is an extremely diverse population. The culture even from one town to the next changes, not to mention between the East and West coast, or Nothern/Southern US. As with any country, each and every person is unique. That being said, as a German kid who grew up in America, Americans tend to be more extroverted, confident, and sometimes overwhelming. In my experience most people are very welcoming here, and enjoy making new friends. Making a deep friendship tends to be easier here than it is in Europe. People like to say that Americans are shallow, but I think that's a sterotype heavily associated with the most famous cities, like LA or NYC. All in all, if you are going on exchange to the US, I guarantee that your experience will be different than anyone else's. That's kind of the scariest and most fun part about it all, the unpredictability.
@@lauraziessler1350 you are completely right. As it is the case anywhere in the world, no two people are the same. As you said, that´s what makes it so beautiful and exciting
That sounds awesome! I bet you will have a great time. Let me know if you have any questions or any videos in mind that you would like to see me do that could help you out
Amazing video, I’m going to US in 12 August as an exchange student and yours video so beautiful! ❤️ btw you look soo fresh and beautiful and i’m shocked that you were in US 6 years ago 🤯
@@ЖунусоваЕркежан Oh I bet Georgia is very beautiful! Also a southern state so some of my cultural tips might be useful. It really is a bit of a different world in the South but super lovely as well!
@@ЖунусоваЕркежан Georgia is extremely beautiful. I use to live in Tucker, Atlanta, Georgia when I was 8-yrs-old. Then, we moved bk to Louisiana. Then, I moved bk to the same area in Georgia when I was 15-yrs-old to 16 and a half years old. I loved it out there. Don’t forget to visit Stone Mountain.
That's awesome! I lived in a very small town in Northern Texas. There are deffinitely great differences within the state.... I mean just look at how large it is. I was very restricted by dress code in places like school, church etc. But it's mainly just to let people know how to save space in their luggage by playing it save with some of the items before they get there and figure out what is the style
@@honey27003 Good point! I’m from Dallas so I suppose it’s very different in big cities. Very helpful video though! In your experience, are there any common clothing rules like that in Germany? I’m studying abroad there next year and people keep telling me not to wear short shorts!
@@laurenbush7879 ummm generally speaking I think you can wear whatever. But you will probably want to fit in a bit cause that's just natural. At university, most people will probably stay away from short shorts and will get more dressed up than people tend to for U.S. university. So no athletic shirts and a big t-shirt. It's almost like dressing for a picknick date or something. Hard to describe it. I find that when going abroad it's usually best to stick to basics as you can combine them in many different ways and you can't really go wrong
Thank you for being a former host dad and making an exchange student´s dream come true! My family hosted a girl from Virginia the year before I did my exchange and I´ve visited her there. I loved it! Absolutely stunning. From the perspective of a host parent: Is there anything I could share in a video that could help future host parents out?
IAmLaura If I was going give advice to perspective host parents I would say do your homework. By that I mean watch exchange students videos like yours to learn what it's like to go on exchange from the students point of view. Immediately make the student as comfortable in their new home if it were their own. Talk to them! Find out what their interests are. Let them know they are welcome to discuss problems concerns at anytime. Make sure they experience as much as possible like holidays, school programs and sight seeing. This is naming just a few. In our case my wife grew up in Europe (American born) and was fluent in several languages. Plus I worked for the airlines for many years so am also familiar with the different European cultures. This no doubt gave us an advantage so Our host students immediately felt a connection and bond. So we were very fortunate right from the beginning. Glade you liked Virginia, we live in beautiful Viginia horse country in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
@@joecaccamise5926 Those are actually really great tips! It seems like you did everything right. I am sure your exchange student had the most amazing time
Here in Georgia the kids wear anything they want. Also I’m not sure what music you’re saying is inappropriate in the south because we listen to everything especially rap/hiphop. Also most churches here are very casual. You don’t have to wear dresses, most wear jeans or dressy a pants outfit.
I am an International Exchange Coordinator ( a person trained to bring students to the US and find host families) from Ohio and just stumbled upon your video. You have done an excellent job on this video and it is the same advice I would have given!! I would add that students should NOT exchange currency at the airport and they should try to use Applepay if possible! There sometimes are issues with credit cards but Applepay almost always works!!! That would be a great subject for another video. Can I share this with my students for next year and other IEC’s? ( by the way - your English is excellent!!!)
Where do you find the kids you place wishing they could have been placed differently? I’m interested in becoming a host family but don’t want to move to the middle of nowhere with not much to offer
Hey! So I saw a comment where you said that you were going to do school In UK during the fall and I would love if you could compare both of your experiences like just compare uk high school to us high school, I am going to be an exchange student next year and am really confused about what country to choose
I will definitely talk about my experiences during and after my semester abroad in the UK and it´s a really good idea to compare the two so thank you for that! Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to say everything about the UK´s high schools as I am going to college there but I will be able to talk about culture and the people and potentially about the educational system as well. Any other videos you would be interested in?
Hey! If you would like I am also hopefully going to be an exchange student next year in Australia and maybe we could also compare our schools. So then we would have more comparison and more countries. Just an idea feel free to say no 🥰❤️
Can I ask how many sutcaises are you taking? I’ll be going to England as well and I’m thinking if it’s okay to take 2 big sutcaises or just one big and another small one 😩
@@karlaav0535 well i’m taking one big and one small (as carry-on baggage) and i’m going for 5 months so not to long, but leave some space in the suit case or cases because you will definitely buy stuff there
Hey! Actually, I just filmed it so it´s going to be uploaded in a few weeks. It´s definitely an interesting one. So many things I never thought about before to watch out for. Are there any other videos you´d like to see me do?
Thank you so much for this video. I'm going to USA as an exchange student on 3rd August. I'd like to ask you which exchange program did you attend? And how long was the program
That´s exciting so you only have a few more weeks before the adventure begins :) I went to the US for 10 month with CIEE and the CBYX program. Hope that helps :) Can recommend the organization.
@@debd4466 ahh awesome! I´m guessing you´ll get to know a bit of Southern culture there as well! Definitely a great state to go to because it´s not a usual travel destination so you´ll get to know something most people won´t
That's so exciting! Arizona sounds really great too! You're gonna get so much sunshine! It's also a state I would love to experience first hand because you don't get to travel there usually unless you're seeking it out directly. Those are the best experiences in my opinion. Let me know if there is anything you're worried about or any questions you have. I'd love to help you out wherever I can!
What about the dress for the prom? My agency suggested bringing one, but I never wear elegant clothing, so I don't have any. I will definitely buy it once I'm there, is that okay?
If your natural parents allow you to do so, then go for it! Fashion in a different country is probably different than your own country’s, so my best bet would be to buy it while you’re there
You probably can look into renting one or if you can buy one once you are here,some High schools have a theme for proms so you may need to wait until it gets close
Yes, the dress code only applies while you are in school. However, in conservative states (small towns and especially in the South), sometimes even in your free time showing too much skin is not appreciated. I was wearing a tank top for Thanksgiving with a Cardigan on top but my little niece pointed out to me that it was too low-cut so I had to change. It's safest to wear things that are long and don't show too much skin
hello! wow thank u it is really useful video. i am going to usa next year:) so excited! but i am little bit worried about my english. bcs ur is like REALLY good, now ofc i know u already been there but how was ur english before the whole experience? i definitely do not speak fluently:/ also my vocabulary is not the best
hello! sorry to interrupt but may i ask how does exchange student programs work? i still get confused by it. do you switch places with a student from another country or you just study there without really exchanging? thank youuu
Hi! Good question actually. I think the term exchange student can be misleading. Usually, people that go abroad for longer periods of time will not have another student in exchange. That mostly takes place when you´re doing an exchange for a few weeks that is organized by your school for example. When you study abroad for 6-10 months, the organization will pick a family for you and your family at home will not have a student in exchange. Are there any other questions I could help you out with?
@@fpmerrellt Thank you that means a lot! No, you actually have to save up and pay for the program unless you get a scholarship. I recently made a video on how to afford an exchange year so I would recommend checking that out as well. Exchange years can be quite expensive so you should definitely check out scholarship options
I recommend not bringing any school supplies and to buy them once you get there. The formats of the paper and binders will be different from what you're used to. I don't think you will want to take any school supplies back home either. There probably won't be any use for them
Very good question! Once you know which high school you will go to, google the name and go to their website. They will often post their dress code there. Generally speaking: if you go to a small town in the South: expect there to be a dress code
I know. It's a mad task. You could book an extra one but since you will be traveling by yourself I don't recommend it. Plus, you will be buying lots of sentimental items that you'll wanna take back home with you at the end of your exchange year and you don't want to leave with three suitcases then.
no she mentioned in another vid that she pictured herself in bigger cities such as California and was later placed there so don't like really picture yourself on where you're going cuz you'll probs be disappointed
I think every nation has really unique parts about it which is exactly what makes it fun. After all, wouldn't make much sense to do an exchange if we were all the same
Do you think American is in the dark ages? Okchurch I understand but your not in school 24 7 . You think your host family would not allow a tank top? And there is adapters for your hair straightener. Do you plan to never do your hair? I think you may wat to rethink this video
I actually stand by the things I said. Concerning the hair tools: it's not just the adapter. Voltage is different and tools may actually explode or not work well so it's best to rebuy them in the country. Concerning clothes: You're right that at home you can usually wear what you want. However, when you are dealing with only one suitcase for an entire year, I recommend bringing clothes that are as versatile as possible meaning you can wear them not only at home but also at school and possibly even church
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I've done 3 exchanges, each half a year (2015 in Japan, 2019 in Japan, and 2019/20 in South Korea), and here is my advice: leave negativity at home. Pretend to be braver and more extrovert than you actually are. It works😂
which Korean scolarship?
@@MUSAFIRBEFIQR None. EU scholarships, and the "Joint Study" organization. But you need to have good grades.
Hi I just wanted to ask cuz I rlly wanna go on exchange to Japan (from England) and I wanna know what programmes or organisations u request going through and what time in senior school is the best for exchange
@@Legotruths request? you mean "recommend"? Anyways, not sure what you mean by "senior school", is that grammar school second to last grade? Or 2nd year Bachelor's at uni? I only went via an organization called Overseas (previosly called Joint Study) at university. Going to Japanese highschools via a programme is too expensive and not worth it for that money. I recommend applying in year 1 of uni already and going there in semester 4 or 5, ideally. For Master's, you'll usually be able to go there only in your 4th semester because the application period takes 8~11months, so if you do it during your Master's, expect that it will take you +1 more semester to graduate.
Im 14 and im going to the usa as an exchange student when i turn 17, i know its not until 3 years, but im so exited
Please how did you like sign up and stuff I've searched on google but Im really stuck. I turn 16 in a few days so please helppp🙏🙏🙏
@@bukolajimoh792 search for organisations in your country and then u can apply and yeah x
@@bukolajimoh792 in my country there is organization named FLEX and you can get a lot of your financial things covered by government so thats really nice but you have to go through some testing and eliminations rounds
and stuff like that but i heard that it isnt too hard and a lot of student actually go through that and are able to go to USA so try that or find some other organization but idk how much they are gonna cover financial stuff
@@taleendallal7765 Ok thank you
@@Dante-qh8dj Oh wow thank you very much!
here's a list for my own (and for whoever else needs it) reference!
do bring:
- electric adapters (find adapters that fit your country to your host country, bring more than one)
- sneakers/trainers (will probably be needed as soon as you start, so bring them instead of waiting to buy them)
- modest clothing (avoid revealing clothing that is against dress codes!)
- gifts (small things like sweets to show appreciation to your host family)
- a diary (help yourself remember your experiences! a small camera is good for this too)
- room decorations (helps with homesickness, spices up your room)
- cash and a credit/debit card (~$400 in cash, need to be able to buy stuff for yourself)
don't bring:
- clothing that doesn't fit the dress code (research/ask abt what is appropriate for where you're going)
- bulky/large items (pillows, thick jackets, etc -- you should be able to buy them there)
- electrical appliances (hair driers/straighteners, often bulky and need specific voltages which might b different)
- school materials (will be different in host country, takes up unnecessary space, can just buy there)
- annoying things (bluetooth speakers, anything else that might annoy/disrupt host family)
Do NOT bring
1:15 inappropriate clothes
3:11 bulky items e.g. pillow
3:46 electrical items e.g. hair straightener, hair dryers
4:27 school materials e.g. binders
5:29 noisy items e.g. bluetooth speaker
Should bring:
6:35 electric adapters
7:48 workout shoes e.g. no leggings just shorts
10:40 diary
11:33 personal items/decor e.g. pictures, crafts, frames
11:58 cash and Mastercard
thanks
thank you
Please, keep making these videos, they are amazing. I'll go to the US as an exchange student one day, I'd be lost without all these videos. It's going to be a blast!
Thank you so much! That truly means a lot. If there is ever a video you would love to see me do, please just let me know. I would love to make exactly what you need or are wondering about. Do you have specific plans when you would like to go to the US?
@@honey27003 I was thinking 2023, things have probably settled, would be nice to know about your everyday life living in the US, I'm trying to gather as much information as I can so I'll be ready when the time comes. Can't wait.
@@neckisgo 2023 seems like a good option. The whole Covid situation should be resolved by then (fingers crossed). Which country is your home country btw? Yes I think that would be a nice idea to just talk about the day to day life as that´s what you would be experiencing most of the time. I can definitely make a video on that!
@@honey27003 Thanks, I'm from Finland.
@@neckisgo That´s awesome! One of my best friends during my echange was a girl from Norway. There are a lot of people from the North going to the US I think
This was interesting to watch as an American who lives in the North. Here, people definitely wear all of the things you said weren't worn in your area of Texas. I think it just goes to show that the things you mentioned should be taken with a grain of salt depending on where you are going. If you have host siblings, maybe follow them on social media and see what they are wearing, it might be a good metric of what to bring. In the North, people tend to be less strict/modest because people tend not to be as religious... but that also varies from area to area.
Definitely! I love the idea of following your host siblings on social media to get an idea of what to wear. In my case that wasn´t possible because I got my host family very last minute so I had nothing to go by. I would say what you mentioned is the biggest challenge I face when making these videos: trying to be as precise and informative as possible while also being aware that I can only offer my point of view and talk from my (limited) experience. However, I think if my audience also watches others talk about their experiences and combine all of the accounts they should be able to get a good picture :)
I’m from the State of Louisiana, here in America... I believe in God. My 3 children and I am baptized in the Lutheran Faith. My husband is Catholic, but I no longer attend church w/my 3 children, and my husband definitely doesn’t attend his church in his religion/faith. I’ve never truly been keen on religion-itself; but, I do respect and show respect towards others, whom are extremely religious or just a little bit, or not at all, or in between. I don’t force anything on my children, nor force anyone on them, to be apart of their lives. Because, they are their own individuals and know themselves… But, I do expect my 17-yr-old daughter, 14-yr-old son and 10-yr-old daughter to be, and have, and show respect towards other ppl, and their decisions and etc, and themselves, too. I do believe I did and am doing a great job of raising my children. They’re very respectful, extremely responsible and respectable, grateful, observant, kind-hearted, generous, happy, loving, caring, intelligent, talented, trusting and trustworthy, and have many other great qualities about themselves. They always come to me, whenever they need or want to converse about anything, and come to me for advice and help whenever they’re crossed about anything. Sure! To other ppl. My children probably seem as if they’re obnoxious or God knows whatever else. Because, they’re not perfect, and I don’t expect them to pretend to be perfect nor someone/something they’re not. I’m not raising my children to be hypocrites/frauds, nor as if they’re lil angels. and perfect, because they’re not--nor am I, nor is anyone else in this world… And, I allow my children to express themselves in the way(s) they see fit to do so, if and when someone has made them livid, done them wrong, - for whatever that person’s reason is-especially, when my children haven’t done anything wrong to that person, and I teach my children to take up for themselves and other ppl-who don’t know how to stand-up/take up for themselves. I also teach my children do not be a bully and others; but, most definitely do not let themselves be bullied, and defend themselves and fight back-if need be. And, be protective of those, whom are being abused and bullied, and always be honest and stay true to themselves. There’s no need to impress others for friendship nor for any reason at-all… Their education is more important than anyone and anything else in this world-w/the exception of God and Yeshua. Believing in God (YHVH) and Yeshua (Jesus) doesn’t necessarily mean that we, they, nor anyone is religious, because we hold no stock in religion, but we do believe in YHVH (GOD) and Yeshua (Jesus).. and yes, we do say,” God-damn-it, or just damn or damn-it… And, Jesus, or Jesus Christ, and/or Jesus-FKN-Christ.
For anyone that I may have offended. Please except my Faux-Pas, and profanity/profanities, and taking the Lord’s name in vein. My deepest apologies to anyone that I may have offended. I’m on here, to see what it would be like to host/sponsor a foreign exchange student, and allowing my children to become a foreign exchange student, as well, before they finish high school, or whenever they’re in college and/or etc. I’m extremely appeased that they still allow this to happen here in America 🇺🇸, and also abroad, in other countries, as well.
@@shariemoran2002 My intention was never to insult religious people or believers. I just wanted to make sure people know that some states value modesty and other religious beliefs more than others. Personally, when I say "religious", it's referring to anyone who believes in one or more God(s). This is also the definition that's found in most dictionaries. I don't think believing in God and being religious means necessarily being a part of an organized religion, as you said. Anyhow, exchange is an incredible experience, and I wish more people had the opportunity to do it!
This was super eye-opening! Thank you so much for the advices~
Thank you! That means so much to hear. If there is ever anything you´re wondering about or a topic that you would like to hear me talk about, please don´t hesitate to mention it to me. I am always looking for new ideas and ways to share my tips and experiences
I live in southern texas and they have changed the dress code a bit recently. where I live your clothes much at least touch the thigh. you can wear tank tops but the straps must be 2 fingers thick. you cannot wear anything see through or crop tops. and you cannot have any nudity or swear words on clothes. rips jeans are aloud. you can also now have dyed hair. and as far as I know most jewelry is aloud as well. I don't know about all schools but as far as I know this will go for most schools in texas. dress codes are put in place by either the state or school district. so if possible before you pack I would look up the dress code for where you are going. also as a tip depending on your school and teachers you may be able to stretch the dress code. i've worn crop tops to school before without any problem as long as I figure out what classes to cover up in. the dress code is still a little strick but it's far less strick than it used to be. the amount of skin you can show outside of school depends on the family you get. my family would be okay with it but I know many familes who wouldn't be okay with it. the knee thing also is less strick as far as I know it's fine for things to be above you knee. hope this helps anyone planning on coming here soon
I’m 15, and I’m going on a student exchange program for French in a few months! They’re coming here before I go there! 😊
me too
In which program please tell me
usually for American schools, the dress code is different for each school. Ripped jeans are usually fine as long as the rips are under the midpoint of your thigh. How almost all American schools measure for shorts is if you rest your arms by your sides, the shorts should not be above your fingertips. Most schools including mine don't care about spaghetti straps as long as the width is three or two fingers or more on the straps. Tops are usually fine as long as they are not transparent, (obviously), ripped, or cropped majorly (Usually if you can lift your arms and only see a little mid-drift you are fine). Tattoos, jewelry, and unique style are always seen at public schools. Truthfully, public schools a major shitshow, not to turn you away from being a transfer student, it definitely has its bad moments that turn out to be more entertaining than you expect.
Very true. Every school has their own rules which is why I decided to go by my high schools rules as this is the only one I can speak to from experience. To someone who had never had a dress code before in her life this was totally new.But all of the rules like the arms along the sides and the straps rule I have definitely heard of so I feel like those will apply to most people.
My children and their school mates have to wear uniforms to school, and they attend public school, here in Ponchatoula, Louisiana in America 🇺🇸.
Thank you for the video! I'm going to the UK in January and I was kinda stressing but I think I'll be fine now
Thank you for taking the time to watch! I am in the UK right now doing a study abroad so if you have any specific questions, let me know
for everyone coming to america the south and north clothing culture are very different i live in the north and we can wear anything we want to school and don’t have a dress code
Very true!
What about Kansas? I’m going in one week but idk much about it 💓
Super helpful, still 2 years till I'm going but watching tons of videos because I'm so hyped
Thank you! I was the exact same way. I can't tell you how many of these videos I watched before I started my exchange year
Could you make a video about americans in general? Your first impression how to talk to them, how do teenagers in america behave and how is it different from europe teenagers etc
Yes, definitely! That´s such a good idea. I´ll definitely put it on my list. So watch out for that that´s gonna come up on my channel soon
The problem with this question is that not all Americans act in one way. In America especially, there is an extremely diverse population. The culture even from one town to the next changes, not to mention between the East and West coast, or Nothern/Southern US. As with any country, each and every person is unique. That being said, as a German kid who grew up in America, Americans tend to be more extroverted, confident, and sometimes overwhelming. In my experience most people are very welcoming here, and enjoy making new friends. Making a deep friendship tends to be easier here than it is in Europe. People like to say that Americans are shallow, but I think that's a sterotype heavily associated with the most famous cities, like LA or NYC. All in all, if you are going on exchange to the US, I guarantee that your experience will be different than anyone else's. That's kind of the scariest and most fun part about it all, the unpredictability.
@@lauraziessler1350 you are completely right. As it is the case anywhere in the world, no two people are the same. As you said, that´s what makes it so beautiful and exciting
I am the finalist in FLEX 23-24 I'm so happy!!!!! I've watched all your videos. Thank you soooo much
are you going with PAX??
@@susisushicadelamo5643 No, I'm FLEX winner, program organisation PAF(Pan atlantic foundation)
omg me too !! where are you from ?
@@АмираИсхакова-г4о oh cool, where are you going? i’m going to utah
Thank you!This helped me very much .I am going to go to USA for a 2 week exchange !
Which program?
this was very helpful as i am going to the usa next year. im am definitely subscribing
Thank you so much! That is a huge compliment for me :) So excited for you btw. Have you found your organization yet?
Im also going, what state are you going to?
I’m going next year and I’m so exited!
I bet! I remember how excited I was. Do you know where exactly you are going yet?
thank you for this im going to be an exchange studen in London when im 15 wish is in 2 years and im kinda scared but also super excited!
That sounds awesome! I bet you will have a great time. Let me know if you have any questions or any videos in mind that you would like to see me do that could help you out
Thank you for this video! I am almost leaving so these videos are super helpful :)
Thank you that´s amazing. If there are any other videos I could make to help you out please let me know!
That really helped, I’m going in 2 months, I’m so excited
Amazing! I am glad I could help. Where are you going?
Amazing video, I’m going to US in 12 August as an exchange student and yours video so beautiful! ❤️ btw you look soo fresh and beautiful and i’m shocked that you were in US 6 years ago 🤯
Sometimes I am shocked too that it has already been six years hahaha. Thank you so much for the compliment! Do you already have a hostfamily?
@@honey27003 Yes!! And I also have a double from Switzerland 😌 My placement in Georgia
@@ЖунусоваЕркежан Oh I bet Georgia is very beautiful! Also a southern state so some of my cultural tips might be useful. It really is a bit of a different world in the South but super lovely as well!
@@ЖунусоваЕркежан Georgia is extremely beautiful. I use to live in Tucker, Atlanta, Georgia when I was 8-yrs-old. Then, we moved bk to Louisiana. Then, I moved bk to the same area in Georgia when I was 15-yrs-old to 16 and a half years old. I loved it out there. Don’t forget to visit Stone Mountain.
so helpful! never would´ve thought about adapters and stuff like that
I don’t know where you’re going in Texas, but I’ve lived here my whole life, and people generally wear whatever they want.
That's awesome! I lived in a very small town in Northern Texas. There are deffinitely great differences within the state.... I mean just look at how large it is. I was very restricted by dress code in places like school, church etc. But it's mainly just to let people know how to save space in their luggage by playing it save with some of the items before they get there and figure out what is the style
@@honey27003 Good point! I’m from Dallas so I suppose it’s very different in big cities. Very helpful video though! In your experience, are there any common clothing rules like that in Germany? I’m studying abroad there next year and people keep telling me not to wear short shorts!
@@laurenbush7879 ummm generally speaking I think you can wear whatever. But you will probably want to fit in a bit cause that's just natural. At university, most people will probably stay away from short shorts and will get more dressed up than people tend to for U.S. university. So no athletic shirts and a big t-shirt. It's almost like dressing for a picknick date or something. Hard to describe it. I find that when going abroad it's usually best to stick to basics as you can combine them in many different ways and you can't really go wrong
Great advise! Former host dad in Virginia 🇺🇸
Thank you for being a former host dad and making an exchange student´s dream come true! My family hosted a girl from Virginia the year before I did my exchange and I´ve visited her there. I loved it! Absolutely stunning. From the perspective of a host parent: Is there anything I could share in a video that could help future host parents out?
IAmLaura If I was going give advice to perspective host parents I would say do your homework. By that I mean watch exchange students videos like yours to learn what it's like to go on exchange from the students point of view. Immediately make the student as comfortable in their new home if it were their own. Talk to them! Find out what their interests are. Let them know they are welcome to discuss problems concerns at anytime. Make sure they experience as much as possible like holidays, school programs and sight seeing.
This is naming just a few. In our case my wife grew up in Europe (American born) and was fluent in several languages. Plus I worked for the airlines for many years so am also familiar with the different European cultures. This no doubt gave us an advantage so Our host students immediately felt a connection and bond. So we were very fortunate right from the beginning.
Glade you liked Virginia, we live in beautiful Viginia horse country in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
@@joecaccamise5926 Those are actually really great tips! It seems like you did everything right. I am sure your exchange student had the most amazing time
Here in Georgia the kids wear anything they want. Also I’m not sure what music you’re saying is inappropriate in the south because we listen to everything especially rap/hiphop. Also most churches here are very casual. You don’t have to wear dresses, most wear jeans or dressy a pants outfit.
I am an International Exchange Coordinator ( a person trained to bring students to the US and find host families) from Ohio and just stumbled upon your video. You have done an excellent job on this video and it is the same advice I would have given!! I would add that students should NOT exchange currency at the airport and they should try to use Applepay if possible! There sometimes are issues with credit cards but Applepay almost always works!!! That would be a great subject for another video. Can I share this with my students for next year and other IEC’s? ( by the way - your English is excellent!!!)
Where do you find the kids you place wishing they could have been placed differently? I’m interested in becoming a host family but don’t want to move to the middle of nowhere with not much to offer
Hey! So I saw a comment where you said that you were going to do school In UK during the fall and I would love if you could compare both of your experiences like just compare uk high school to us high school, I am going to be an exchange student next year and am really confused about what country to choose
I will definitely talk about my experiences during and after my semester abroad in the UK and it´s a really good idea to compare the two so thank you for that! Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to say everything about the UK´s high schools as I am going to college there but I will be able to talk about culture and the people and potentially about the educational system as well. Any other videos you would be interested in?
Hey! If you would like I am also hopefully going to be an exchange student next year in Australia and maybe we could also compare our schools. So then we would have more comparison and more countries.
Just an idea feel free to say no 🥰❤️
@@lillydownunder5626 Yea that sounds like a really good idea!
perfect i’m going to england in 15 days :)
That is so exciting! Which area of England are you going to? I am about to start a semester abroad in Birmingham in a few weeks
@@honey27003 I’ll be near Liverpool
Can I ask how many sutcaises are you taking? I’ll be going to England as well and I’m thinking if it’s okay to take 2 big sutcaises or just one big and another small one 😩
@@karlaav0535 well i’m taking one big and one small (as carry-on baggage) and i’m going for 5 months so not to long, but leave some space in the suit case or cases because you will definitely buy stuff there
@@karlaav0535 and a backpack for documents and money…
Great video. As always. ❤️
Thank you so much! I hope I didn´t forget about anything
Going in 4 years but informing myself before ❤
I'm going to apply in a few months to go next year, wish me luck!
Amazing! Are you also planning to go to the US?
@@honey27003 yes! choosing a program at the moment and hoping it all goes smoothly
@@wheetonflatbread9996 Good luck with that! If you have any questions, please let me know. I am sure everything will work out :)
Hey, I'm an exchange student deferred from last year hehe. Please make that video on dress codes you mentioned in the video 😩
Hey! Actually, I just filmed it so it´s going to be uploaded in a few weeks. It´s definitely an interesting one. So many things I never thought about before to watch out for. Are there any other videos you´d like to see me do?
Hey sarika we meet here too!!!
This channel is really helping us exchange students..
@@debd4466 Hii, yes! The channel's amazing
Thanks for all the advices ! Great video 😉
Thank you! I am glad I could be helpful. Is there any other topic you would like to know more about? I am always happy to take on video suggestions :)
Informative video.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video. I'm going to USA as an exchange student on 3rd August.
I'd like to ask you which exchange program did you attend? And how long was the program
That´s exciting so you only have a few more weeks before the adventure begins :) I went to the US for 10 month with CIEE and the CBYX program. Hope that helps :) Can recommend the organization.
@@honey27003 omg my program organization is also CIEE wow
And my program is also for 10 months
@@debd4466 Amazing! Do you know which state you will be going to?
@@honey27003 yes its Missouri
@@debd4466 ahh awesome! I´m guessing you´ll get to know a bit of Southern culture there as well! Definitely a great state to go to because it´s not a usual travel destination so you´ll get to know something most people won´t
I’m going to Arizona next year if covid is not so bad I’m sooo exitedddd😩😩😩
That's so exciting! Arizona sounds really great too! You're gonna get so much sunshine! It's also a state I would love to experience first hand because you don't get to travel there usually unless you're seeking it out directly. Those are the best experiences in my opinion. Let me know if there is anything you're worried about or any questions you have. I'd love to help you out wherever I can!
Do you have a video on how to get all the stuff from the country back home. I'm flying home next thursday after an exchange year
What about pocket money how much will it be and if you cant aford to bring 400 hundred dollars so what will i supposed to do then
When the year is 2025 I'm going to be en exchange student im america
What about the dress for the prom? My agency suggested bringing one, but I never wear elegant clothing, so I don't have any. I will definitely buy it once I'm there, is that okay?
If your natural parents allow you to do so, then go for it! Fashion in a different country is probably different than your own country’s, so my best bet would be to buy it while you’re there
You probably can look into renting one or if you can buy one once you are here,some High schools have a theme for proms so you may need to wait until it gets close
@@SK-lf1cr I ended up buying two 😹 one for homecoming and one for prom
You can rent one, or find something nice in a thrift shop!
@@chrismosstx im already back from my exchange year 😅
I'm just curious Laura, so we can't wear all that to specifically school right? I can wear tank tops like out of school right?
Yes, the dress code only applies while you are in school. However, in conservative states (small towns and especially in the South), sometimes even in your free time showing too much skin is not appreciated. I was wearing a tank top for Thanksgiving with a Cardigan on top but my little niece pointed out to me that it was too low-cut so I had to change. It's safest to wear things that are long and don't show too much skin
hello! wow thank u it is really useful video. i am going to usa next year:) so excited! but i am little bit worried about my english. bcs ur is like REALLY good, now ofc i know u already been there but how was ur english before the whole experience? i definitely do not speak fluently:/ also my vocabulary is not the best
You’re doing the right thing with watching content and learning it,lots of Americans can’t even speak English correctly either to be fair 😅
hello! sorry to interrupt but may i ask how does exchange student programs work? i still get confused by it. do you switch places with a student from another country or you just study there without really exchanging? thank youuu
Hi! Good question actually. I think the term exchange student can be misleading. Usually, people that go abroad for longer periods of time will not have another student in exchange. That mostly takes place when you´re doing an exchange for a few weeks that is organized by your school for example. When you study abroad for 6-10 months, the organization will pick a family for you and your family at home will not have a student in exchange. Are there any other questions I could help you out with?
@@honey27003 ohhhh, thank you so muchhhh!
@@fpmerrellt Thank you that means a lot! No, you actually have to save up and pay for the program unless you get a scholarship. I recently made a video on how to afford an exchange year so I would recommend checking that out as well. Exchange years can be quite expensive so you should definitely check out scholarship options
@@honey27003will definitely check that out! thank you so muchhh!
Very late lol but how do I do an exchange when I don’t have any spare rooms in my apt. It’s only two bedrooms for a family of 4
You don’t,usually they require a separate room or at least a separate bed if in the same room and gender of a child(age appropriate) I believe
I LEAVE IN A MONTH OMG
That is so exciting!!! I bet you can't wait. Probably also a bit nervous too, huh?
@@honey27003 super nervous!! BUTT i’ve been watching all your videos & that’s giving me some
reassurance ! :))
I was wondering how I take the stuff (school supplies for example) back home? because if I didn't bring them is there going to be enough space?
I recommend not bringing any school supplies and to buy them once you get there. The formats of the paper and binders will be different from what you're used to. I don't think you will want to take any school supplies back home either. There probably won't be any use for them
@@honey27003 thank you!
how long before you plan to go should you apply?
but how can i know if i will have dress code or not
Very good question! Once you know which high school you will go to, google the name and go to their website. They will often post their dress code there. Generally speaking: if you go to a small town in the South: expect there to be a dress code
I would disagree with the leggings I live in the north though
OK
Guys do you have to have all As?
hoe werkt het met geld? met een euro kan je toch niet betalen in america
I'm planning on going to Japan when I'm 15-16 I need to make money first😥
Try to do rotary, it is way cheaper than all the other programs
See if there’s any scholarships available for you
I’m hopefully going on a exchange year next year so this will be very helpful!🫶
I am glad! Please let me know if you ever have any questions. I would gladly help
Video nice
thank you!
You only have one suitcase??? For a year????
I know. It's a mad task. You could book an extra one but since you will be traveling by yourself I don't recommend it. Plus, you will be buying lots of sentimental items that you'll wanna take back home with you at the end of your exchange year and you don't want to leave with three suitcases then.
Main India country
So cool. I think India is a fascinating country
random question but can u choose which state u r going to or not
I don't think so
Probably depends on the program
no she mentioned in another vid that she pictured herself in bigger cities such as California and was later placed there so don't like really picture yourself on where you're going cuz you'll probs be disappointed
Hi friend
Hi!
I can't speak for all Americans but we're weird.
I think every nation has really unique parts about it which is exactly what makes it fun. After all, wouldn't make much sense to do an exchange if we were all the same
@@honey27003 I concur with you 💯
Do you think American is in the dark ages? Okchurch I understand but your not in school 24 7 . You think your host family would not allow a tank top? And there is adapters for your hair straightener. Do you plan to never do your hair? I think you may wat to rethink this video
I actually stand by the things I said. Concerning the hair tools: it's not just the adapter. Voltage is different and tools may actually explode or not work well so it's best to rebuy them in the country. Concerning clothes: You're right that at home you can usually wear what you want. However, when you are dealing with only one suitcase for an entire year, I recommend bringing clothes that are as versatile as possible meaning you can wear them not only at home but also at school and possibly even church
Unmarriage yeah no marriage
me, leaving in two weeks, having only tank tops and crop tops in my wardrobe : 🫠