10 Lessons I Learned As An Exchange Student In The USA Part II | Exchange Student Tips & Advice

[@NoctLightCloud]

not everyone will be homesick. I did 3 exchange semesters (1 in 2015 in Japan, 1 in 2019 in Japan, and then in 2019/20 in South Korea) and I wasn't homesick even once. My parents at home aren't the most supportive nor super interested in me, which helped with the absence of homesickness. (I'm fine btw, I was already 21 during my 1st exchange so it was easier to be mentally detached from back home.) I also knew a few students (all older than 21 tho) who weren't homesick, either.

[@lpvdb24]

Thank you for those tips ! I’m currently in exchange year in University in Alabama and that is so helpful !

[@honey27003]

You're so welcome! What is it like? I have always wanted to study at an American university. If only it wasn't so expensive

[@fermisparadox01]

@@honey27003 Take a look at "Feli from Germany " channel. She got an exchange and whatever tuition was at her school in Germany was the price at University of Cincinnati. She was there 6 months and then went back for a year I believe for her masters. I believe they also paid her to teach German. Then she got a green card and lives in America now and just bought a house. A collaboration with her would really grow your channel. She loved the college life. I don't see your situation but she was persistent and really seems to have her life in order.

[@badujabar9410]

< you don't think of yourself as super attractive >. Attractiveness is not necessarily what you see in the mirror, it does count but the simple fact of being different, sounding different, acting different, doing things differently, coming from a different place, knowing what locals don'tknow .... makes you cool, unique & attractive . Add personality to that, you become super attractive (unknowingly) & boys will be boys ( high on hormones).

[@honey27003]

I guess that is very true. Just something you don't necessarily expect when going into an exchange year

[@dogtier7564]

Thank you for making these videos! I am 14 and planning to go to usa when im 17 im so excited already even though i dont think il going to get there tho cuz my parents dont have money for that, but its a dream.

[@joeyj8675]

One of the best advise you just gave when going to a school here in the States.. Be outgoing, don't be shy, Its the best way for anyone who is new to meet new friends. Shyness can come off as the wrong way, be yourself as you would be with your friends back home. Be outgoing and have fun, its once in a life time experience that a lot of students would like to experience going to school here with all the gilits, drama and fun that high school comes with.. Oh did you learn any slang while you were in Texas.

[@honey27003]

You're right. It's definitely the best tip but unfortunately also the one that is hardest to follow. I am personally not a shy person and I was never a shy kid at all, yet, when I came to the states for the first time and went to high school my personality completely changed and I had to work really hard to come out of my shell during the first couple of months. Sometimes I find that so much new stuff can just overwhelm you to the point where your body just shuts down. Also getting made fun of because of your accent never helps and it takes a while to get over that as well. But I agree: be as open as you possibly can be

[@joeyj8675]

@@honey27003 I hear ya on that part being made fun of. Its just immaturity which I always say to everyone that does that. But look at you now, you’ve grown as a person from your experience. And it’s gonna get better from here from what you’ve learn in those times you spent in that school..!! Keep up the great video and helping others on being an exchange student.👍👍👍

[@honey27003]

@@joeyj8675 Thank you so much!

[@joeyj8675]

@@honey27003 hey no problem at all just keep up the good work on your videos.. And if you have any questions just ask.. I know both systems both Public and Private very well..

[@badujabar9410]

You mastered the language though. Do you get mistaken for a foreignner( American or Cansdian ) in your own country? Any thing ( or things) you couldn't stand about the American way of life ? How about a video on that ? We won't be offended ( we know we have many flaws).

[@honey27003]

Yes, that is a good idea! I am sure someone will get offended as this is the internet but it's still an interesting thing to reflect upon and I am sure I will make a video on it soon. I got mistaken for an American once a few years ago. I don't really get to speak English much unless I am talking to native speakers so there is a lack of opportunity I guess but it is totally fine. A trip to the states will always bring you back down to earth as well whenever someone mentions your 'cute' accent :)

[@balancedactguy]

You say your English is not Perfect, well no ones is, but your English is EXCELLENT!! .....AUSGEZEICHNET!!

[@honey27003]

Danke danke danke!!!

[@balancedactguy]

@@honey27003 Bitte! :)

[@bubb5225]

Guaranteed urban experience in Delaware. Request Delaware, it’s less than a day’s driving distance from Baltimore & Washington and Philadelphia & New York. Less than two hours from the Jersey shore, also has its own beaches which are nice.

[@majed_alqawasmi]

The national anthem and pledge thing is hilarious... lol ... I mean no disrespect but as you know for someone living in Europe, this is quite something :D

[@honey27003]

It is definitely much more celebrated in the States and potentially even more so in Texas. Coming from Germany especially that was a huge change for me as we have stepped away largely from national pride

[@travelblonde]

@@honey27003 - I once lived in Texas, but it was before I had children, so I was not aware that they pledged to the state flag too, but not surprised. However I would be shocked if ANY of the other 49 states do that. Texas is unique among the states in many ways... I myself (an American, and from the South even!) felt like an exchange student while living there. I would counter one thing in your amazing videos, which is that foreign students should learn the pledge of allegiance. If you are not an American, it would be a betrayal of your own country to pledge your allegiance to another nation's flag. I would advise instead just standing with the other students and placing your hand on your heart, as they do, in solidarity and respect for you nation you are visiting; but I would refrain from speaking the words. Regardless, I don't think high schools do the pledge in most of the country anyway, it's more for elementary/younger children. But again, Texas is different!

[@soularwave]

Would love to see you make a video learning about Minerva University bc students move together every semester to a different country

[@tymcfie3154]

I’m doing exchange and can’t decide we’re to go but I think I’ll go to Australia cause I’m from Canada and I don’t wanna learn a new language. You helped me make my decision Thank you

[@honey27003]

Glad to be of help! I hope you have a great time and always let me know if you have any questions please

[@coolcandyfish1359]

I’m from Aus❤

[@billjones8324]

Hi Laura, Have you shared advise on sim cards and best and cheapest way to handle phone plans in US after coming from Germany?

[@honey27003]

Hi Bill, I have replied to some comments regarding this but I should make it part of a video as well! I choose to buy a SIM card at Walmart as it was the most convenient option

[@aa777flyer]

Texas? I am sorry! Kidding! Did you find Texas to be a HUGE culture shock? I was relocated for work to Texas several years ago from Northern California (Near San Francisco) and to me it was a huge culture shock. From state to state you will find the style of life differs significantly, and I never really did grow to "love Texas", but tolerate it. I am glad to be back in California very near Lake Tahoe, the jewel if the sierras! Look up some pictures of Tahoe! Is beautiful!

[@honey27003]

Lake Tahoe looks absolutely stunning! I actually grew to love it and I am glad I got to live there because it is not a spot I would have explored otherwise. There is definitely some aspects which would make it hard for me to live there as an adult but I think it's a great place for exchange students to learn about cultural differences

[@raymondmiller5098]

As a native northern Californian, let me just say, sincerely, "Welcome Back"! Having survived Texas (or any southern state) you've earned a medal or something....

[@raymondmiller5098]

Hi Laura, Wonderful videos!! I'm happy that you had the resilience, maturity and openmindedness to complete a full exchange year with (apparently) good experiences in Texas. (I lived briefly in Köln and Berlin years ago, had a fantastic time there, and go back often.) Even though it is expensive, I wish you'd reconsider going to undergraduate or graduate school here in the US - ideally in another region so as to get a different US experience. Isn't there any way to get financed through DAAD, or the Bundesregierung? There must be a way to overcome the $$$ issue, assuming you'd genuinely like to study here.

[@aa777flyer]

@@raymondmiller5098 I could not agree more. I am from Northern California and was forced to move to Texas. I absolutely hated it. I could not leave pretty much had to stay. My girlfriend lasted about 8 weeks before she bailed and went back to California. I eventually grew to tolerate it.

[@honey27003]

@@raymondmiller5098 that would be awesome

[@alpenroseable]

brilliant

[@honey27003]

Thank you!

[@viktorialn]

🤩👍🤩👍

[@honey27003]

Thank you so much for your continued support!!! It really means the world

[@muslimkhan9355]

Hello

[@honey27003]

Hi!

[@katlizski]

❤

[@honey27003]

Thank you so much for leaving some love! I really appreciate it

[@josephcaccamise8235]

👍👍👍👍

[@honey27003]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it

[@AP-RSI]

Warum sollte ich die Nationalhymne eines anderen Landes lernen, wenn ich nur Gast bin? Kein Amerikaner kennt in Deutschland die Nationalhymne! Man kann es mit dem "anpassen" auch übertreiben...

[@benma333]

Weil es in Deutschland mit Patriotismus auch nicht so ist, wie in den USA, du möchtest da einfach nicht auffallen als jemand, der eben “rebellisch und regierungskritisch” ist, den Eindruck könnten dadurch manche Leute haben, in Deutschland ist das anders

[@jackhinder6813]

So gorgeous.. I can't stop looking at her.

[@dawnmiller6899]

I don’t even hear an accent from you at all

[@honey27003]

Thank you that's a great compliment. I have better and worse days when it comes to my accent

[@travelblonde]

@@honey27003 Agreed, your English is nearly flawless. I'm surprised you didn't pick up a Texas twang from your time there! Hope you at least adopted "y'all" since it's such a useful pronoun that English otherwise does not offer!