Q & A STUDYING ABROAD IN GERMANY

[@kimvogt9251]

All the people in the comments correcting her German is probably the most German thing ever😅 your German sounds great girl!🥰 keep it up!

[@querformatyt618]

I am german and for me its very easy but i think for all other Countrys its very hard to lern it cause of the gramma. But her German is good to understand. keep it up👌

[@kathi.0495]

I can promise you that you will love Christmas in Germany. All cities are brightly lit. Every year it is sooo nice to go to the Christmas market with the family! Look forward to it!

[@carolineruby]

Yes I’m so excited!

[@zanderalex2463]

@@carolineruby If Corona doesn't stop it again. I also very much hope to meet again with my friends for one ;-) Glühwein to be able to meet.

[@agathe1437]

There are some Citys which are popular for their christmas markets and these are great 🥰

[@ralfxx3]

@@agathe1437 yes, Nürnberg, Aachen, Dresden to name a few.

[@deutscherstaatsburger8633]

Warum sollte es woanders nixht so sein?

[@MrWuffels]

I wouldn't call us germans "less friendly", I think usually we aren't. But what we are, is more distant. It's not common here to start a conversation with strangers out of nowhere, that's true. But if you ask for a direction to a specific place, or where you can eat or ask for help in something basic, you will usually get a nice and helpful answer

[@carolineruby]

I’ve noticed that too! That’s why I said less overly friendly in the video :)

[@MrWuffels]

@@carolineruby Oh sorry, missed that :)

[@ceha9517]

Come to Cologne. Here they starts conversations all the time everywhere. 😂🙄

[@flyPhilip]

@@ceha9517 Dat es uns kölsche aat (That’s our way of live here) I hope to see you soon at my hometown!

[@jorgbecker5028]

'German boys are alcoholics' was killing me 😂 Though there is a lot of truth in that 🤔

[@Brainreaver79]

really? when did it get so bad?

[@jorgbecker5028]

@@Brainreaver79 Compared to the USA... 🤔 in 1840 😁

[@Sir_Mike]

Ja erging mir genauso😂😂😂😂

[@Hendrinho1]

Hey, that’s not true. In Bayern the boys are maybe all alcoholics but i‘m from north Germany. We are normal guys. No Drugs, no beer every Day maybe only at the weekend 😅😅✌🏻

[@thechair9970]

@@Hendrinho1 Bayern? She lives in Rheinland-Pfalz

[@Alexp37]

Hamburg is an absolute must visit. One of the very best cities in Germany. Make sure to visit during spring or summer. If in autumn or winter, then rather without rain (autumn) or in snow (winter). The north is cold enough as is :)

[@Humpelstilzchen]

True. Hamburg is beautiful 👍. Have to visit again

[@cliviajenette7874]

It barley snows in Hamburg

[@adra6801]

yes and make sure to visit the "schanze"

[@nils9209]

Reeperbahn

[@TERRORBARON1]

Try Austria

[@dasich8673]

Saufen!!!! Morgens Mittags Abends ich will SAUFENNNNN!!!

[@floummi2166]

Der Hahn muuuuss laufen, morgen mittags abends ich will SAUFENNN; Hauptsache Alkohol 🤙🏻

[@ravensflight2965]

Guter Mann.

[@jomagic8538]

Meine Meinung!!!!

[@magnuskreuz5653]

Stark

[@Jxst_E-Rex]

Kinder in Deutschland heutzutage: "Wenn ich groß bin, möchte ich auch Alkoholiker werden, so wie du Opa/Papa" :D

[@CHarlotte-ro4yi]

8:51 😂😂😂 That’s what a friend of mine said about American college students when he went on an exchange semester. His exact words were “they are behaving like us at 16, or worse”

[@kennalime5644]

HAHAHAHHAHA

[@jan8106]

If you like the word "Fleisch" than you will love "umfahren" it means to drive a round something but also drive against something

[@michaelbrauner758]

Heidelberg near Mannheim is for a lot of Germans the most beautiful City with an old core and a beautiful castle up above. I think munich, Castle Neuschwanstein are also worthy to visit in the south. The cathedral in cologne, and yeah you are right: Berlin and Hamburg are really beautiful.

[@andrecostermans7109]

also she defenitely should visit Aachen and see it in a historical view in the growing process ( Charles The Great) for Europs two biggest countries, France and Germany

[@emiliaescalante2648]

yes I live in Heidelberg and I love it here!

[@mrspeedly4998]

@@emiliaescalante2648 me too, Heidelberg ist die city

[@flakatv142]

Berlin ist nicht schön Bro, hab 19 Jahre dort gelebt

[@H0nym0ney]

heidelberg is eigentlich schön aber wenn man da wohnt is es komplett langweilig hahs

[@ljulibe]

My opinion on german guys: If there Is one who doesn't drink alcohol or consume drugs and if neither he nor you has a crush on the other, they can be soo loyal and understanding friends... No idea why but since I've started to talk to the boys in my class and since we've grown up, I feel like talking to them is much easier and less judgemental

[@BarbokVA]

German dude here, it's a shame how rare it is to find other guys that don't drink or smoke, or often even worse. Germany sadly has a huge problem with alcohol, smoking and other non-legal drugs even. (at least in my region)

[@LegendNinja41]

@@BarbokVA same, i did occasionally smoke, drink back when i was in school but always found it kinda dumb, same as gambling, it's more of a group thing, if you don't do it people find you lame or weird unfortunately. thankfully didn't got hooked on that crap.

[@Axolotl2409]

@@BarbokVA hey, woher kommst du denn? :)

[@tgw98]

@@BarbokVA i get it with drinking. I do it by myself 5 to 6 times a year. But out of 10 people i know maybe 2 smoke. The smoking rate in my circle is super low

[@Stiegelzeine]

It’s probably because of the word „friends“ the cycle is like that No alcohol -> friendzone -> pain -> alcohol -> bad things -> Maximilian schmidt -> prison -> no alcohol That’s why it’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t drink alcohol

[@merleebeler2487]

At first I was like: what is doner? And than I realised you mean “Döner“ ps. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland ;)

[@carolineruby]

Oops! I always mess up the pronunciation! Hoffentlich wird mein Deutsch besser!

[@kathix526]

It’s really not that big of a deal, especially Döner is hard to pronounce and many foreigners still have difficulties to pronounce it even after years of speaking German

[@maraboo72]

@@carolineruby 1. Ganz bestimmt wird dein Deutsch besser. 2. "Döner" starts the same way you would start to say "dirty". "Ä" and "Ö" are very common in English. They are written differently what may confuse native English speakers but "That man" contains 2 "Ä" and "Her shirt" contains 2 "Ö". So maybe the easiest way to pronounce these 2 Umlauts is not to think about how to pronounce them. Just do it. You are used to.

[@horsegxrltxnx2547]

Ging mir auch so 🤣

[@lululala1535]

@@kathix526 it is hard, even the german are usually off with the original Turkish pronunciation.

[@mailsunday1524]

Do try Spätzle, you'll probably like them. And if you have time to visit Munich, Heidelberg, Regensburg - give it a try, if you can go to France see Paris and Strasbourg and Vienna in Austria is beautiful, too.

[@n0ah.]

Hey, I’m currently on CBYX from Germany on Arkansas. Your videos tremendously helped me showing my host family German schools and how an American feels about Germany. Thank you!

[@AmiGanguli]

Thanks for your videos! I'm trying to arrange to move to Heidelberg with my family in a few years when my kids are old enough for high school. It's really interesting to hear a teenager's perspective on Germany vs the US. Experiencing another country this way is something that will impact the rest of your life. You won't regret it!

[@smr-cl4rc]

Please be thoughtful before you move. If your kids enter the gymnasium at the 9th grade then they will REALLY struggle. The best time to move kids to Germany is when they are 8-12 years old because it is much easier to pick up the language. I came to Germany from the US in the 5th grade and am now in the 10th and I still really struggle with school because of the language. It really caused problems not only for me but for my whole family.

[@AmiGanguli]

@@smr-cl4rc Thanks for the response. I'm certainly giving that a lot of thought. The kids have grown up understanding German (my mother is German), but not speaking it. I suspect that we would end up sending them to an international school, though, for exactly this reason. I'd rather send them to a regular German school, but I'm afraid they'll be too old by the time we're able to make the move to fit into a German school. I wish you all the best, and I hope it gets easier for you.

[@volleygirl2938]

I love to watch your videos and it’s so interesting to hear an American talking about life in German and also the differences between Germany and the US. As a German some things you’re talking about are pretty funny to hear because the stuff you’re wondering about are common to me 😂 it’s also pretty interesting to learn something about the life in the US. I’d love to watch more comparison videos 😊 I hope you have a good time in Germany and I can really recommend to travel to NRW ☺️

[@erikthoene1861]

I am from Berlin but live in Hamburg now. I think both cities are worth to visit but be prepared for Berlin to be the most fucked up place you've ever been to. It's not that Berlin isn't beautiful in some places but it is really shady. Hamburg is quite beautiful if you visit the Elbstrand, Blankenese, the city centre and stuff :)

[@ronniefranks4351]

I lived in Germany for three years in the mid 80’s. Enjoy yourself! These are the times of your life. You’re learning and making memories you’ll remember for the rest of your life.

[@Teetuetenmogli]

welcome to Germany... Interesting to get a view from outside. One hint to "being less friendly": that differs from south to north, so enjoy your trips to Berlin and Hamburg, it should be better there ;)

[@sunnybe8930]

And in the middle 😍

[@juliusrohrbach9115]

I do not agree on that, in comparison to Americans we just seem very rude, in particular in the north, but I think people are often more kind, after you got to know them, here in Germany.

[@Teetuetenmogli]

@@juliusrohrbach9115 zhats why I put the apostrophes there,... because I as well do not thik we are less friendly, just seem so from the outside.

[@juliusrohrbach9115]

@@Teetuetenmogli I think we are far less friendly, but therefore often more honestly kind.

[@Wurznsepp]

ah ja less friendly north germans think they are better than they know any culture and tradition and hate everything they do not understand

[@vasilisconstantinides7950]

I’m Australian but whatever you said about Americans being overly friendly is so true. All the US international students at my university were SO social and inclusive at parties while the Aussies kinda stick to their own groups

[@rominef]

Sometimes rules just need to be broken. Don't miss out on the whole experience, I'm sure they are not monitoring your every move over there. :)

[@m.d.5463]

It´s 'Schweinefleisch' - don´t miss the little 'e' inbetween Schwein and fleisch. And the guys just need some warm-up, otherwise they appear to be loudmouths. But don´t miss the point, they know you are there and have you in focus, not in a predators manner but because you are new and foreign. Don´t worry, german guys are nice and easy when you penetrated their shield. Have a good time! And it´s not a big thing to tell the name of the next city you live to. This would bring also some understanding to the audience cause the areas in Germany differ a lot with the people.

[@carolineruby]

I live in the southwestern region near Mannheim! And thank you for the pronunciation tip, very helpful!

[@v.katarzyna6247]

guess you're german? Your english is hilarious lmao xx

[@DerULF1]

@@carolineruby Near Mannheim? Great choice! ;-) But about that "Schweinfleisch/Schweinefleisch" thing: There's a lot more horror hiding behind this little difference! You surely already noticed that (we) Germans tend to build longer words from single words (so called Komposita). So the "Fahrer" (driver) of a "Auto" (car) is called "Autofahrer" - just put the words together and you'll be fine. Just keep in mind that the main word is at the end - so "Autofahrer" is a driver and not a car. But this only works for about 75% of all Komposita. Sometimes you need to stick an additional S, an additional N, an additional E or a combination of those letters in between the words. So the "Zahn" (tooth) of a "Maus" (mouse) is "Mausezahn", the "Tuch" (cloth) that one carries in the "Tasche" (pocket) is "Taschentuch" (hanky), the "Zeit" (time) of the "Tag" (day) is "Tageszeit" and so on. To make it really hard: There's no fixed rule but only some heuristics and much "Sprachgefühl" (feeling for language). And in really rare cases that additional letter is even unclear for German speakers: E.g. both words "Mietsteigerung" and "Mietssteigerung" (rent increase) are listed in the "Duden" (Main German dictionary). In even fewer cases that additional letter makes a difference: A "Landsmann" (compatriot) is not the same as a "Landmann" (old word for farmer). But don't let me scare you: You're young and smart and will surely have no problems learning that during your stay in Germany.

[@m.d.5463]

@@v.katarzyna6247 Yes, I am. Did I make you laugh? It’s obvious I have to improve my English. :-)

[@m.d.5463]

@@carolineruby that’s great. I work in Schwetzingen and live in Karlsruhe. If you need assistance, I can offer some support.

[@aa777flyer]

You are so lucky to get to live in Germany! Before covid I used to travel to Germany from San Francisco about every 6 weeks or so. Have you had a chance to try their high speed trains (ICE). You will wonder why the US is lagging! Also, you will love the Christmas Markets! They are incredible!

[@Hendrinho1]

Hi, for us in Germany it‘s exactly the other way - i think 😅 i visit the USA so many Times and every Time it‘s amazing. I visit Florida, New York, California, Washington (and the hole Caribbean…) I really want to live in the US maybe for 2 Years, to learn better english and to get a different perspective on life… But you know we as humans always want to have what we don't have…

[@carolinmeyer4921]

ICE is crap most of the times xD go to Japan and try the Shinkansen, that is fast and clean and everything you could wish for in a train XDDDD

[@aa777flyer]

@@Hendrinho1 We can swap! A friend of mine from Dallas lived in Frankfurt for several years. She worked for Lufthansa, amazing. Weekend day trip to Italy! Oh and your Christmas Markets, Glühwein, Eierpunsch, so many other wonderful things!

[@ljulibe]

You should visit Munich! Or Bavaria in general... it's like the most stereotypical part of Germany but it has some soo beautiful locations

[@beneto7582]

Bavaria is the german Texas. Nearly nothing there has anything to do with the rest of the country but unfortunately about 90% of all Germany related KZbin videos done by americans are made in Bavaria or another southern state.

[@honkytonk4465]

No it's not stereotypical it's different

[@Datenschutz_Datenschutz]

Würzburg, Bamberg, Nürnberg,👍 ➡️ Frankfurt (Hessen)

[@Wurznsepp]

bavarian alps is the best place in germany

[@frauantjeshayday-farmen9517]

Just asked my son (same age to you) about beer - seems it depends on the class. He says most people don't drink or at least not so much, but he says, that there seems to be a group of boys drinking too much. In my generation, and as I was in Munich, everybody was drinking beer - except me, I just hate the taste. But only two of them became addicted to alcohol (still too many). Smoking: As you aren't allowed to smoke before age 18, teachers aren't allowed to smoke together with student under age 18.

[@Maria-se1wo]

Hallo, I'm from Germany and in my school there is an area, right infront of the school, where teachers smoke and the students smoke 2 meters next to the teachers 😂 and some are under 18. But because this area is not school property, the teachers don't really say something. A friend told me tho, that a teacher, who smokes, came to a student in her class, who smokes as well and said, that smoking is not healthy and he hopes he will stop smoking. But they don't forbid it, because it is the decision of the parents and as long as the parents know, that their child smokes, they don't want to do anything

[@michaelcalmeyerhentschel8304]

the reason Germany starts things younger is that we are 3-4 years ahead of you in almost everything. You are discovering what it is to stay ahead of others.

[@oliviapopp]

OMG!! Almost the same thing happened to me with the music. Right when I arrived in Germany and got into my host family's car and my mom's favourite song was playing!!

[@localsweden3280]

German boys are the best probably 😂 We’re shy like deers but smoking isn’t that common… we have more respect I think so. Because in Germany it’s more common to have respect and be reserved. Where are you located? So wich southern City? München?

[@elyserylance3861]

I’m so glad it’s going well for you! I miss u but I’m so happy for u. Please keep posting❤️ your gonna get famous gurlllll

[@Datenschutz_Datenschutz]

what's up shawty - i'm a proud german alcoholic 😂 🤝 boom baby let's go 🥳😂

[@user-er8tr9kt8l]

*No! Berlin is not a typical German city!* Berlin is another world compared to the rest of Germany. If you want to visit really nice and interesting cities you should visit Munich, Dresden and Hamburg. But even they are not typical as the typical German city is much smaller. Because Germany was a "late country"/ many different nations for a long time its not that centralised as the UK, France, Spain etc. If you never saw concrete before then you could visit Berlin but any of our rust belt cities like Köln, Bochum etc. would do as well.

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

You are doing such a great job trying to adept to a foreign country and bridging the „divide“ with your videos! One of the best and worst characteristics of Germans is that they always have to improve, especially others. That comes across as negative and condescending to Americans. We assume that people want to improve, have high expectations and consequentially concentrate on mistakes. In the US it’s called constructive criticism. I hope you don’t take it to heart. As an expat myself, I have (in typical German fashion) a piece of advice. Language is super important for your wellbeing. Being able to communicate will enhance your experience. Don’t get hung up on your accent, making yourself be understood and participation is the goal. There, I couldn’t help myself. I am German, a former teacher, and a grandmother. How could I avoid being preachy?

[@ichbincool6331]

Its so interesting to see as a German what other people out of other countries think about our lifestyle😂 And the fact that your favorite word is Fleisch 🍖 is so funny 🤣

[@sarahtancredi4075]

I am a German exchange student in the USA 😂

[@novonem]

Same!

[@farn8222]

In germany its really common to go to the gym, football club, volleyball club, Basketball club or swim after school in my experience

[@marcelwin6941]

Yes, younare right, but contrary to the US, sports in Germany (aside from basic sports classes) is not mainly organised by schools (and later college / university), but separately by clubs (Vereine) - which have the benefit that anyone can participate, not just students who go to the same school. This also provides a separate opportunity tomform (meaningful) friendships.

[@sophier.8935]

I'm from Germany and it's true. Many young people smoke and drink alcohol, many even at the age of 13 or 14, even though they know that it is unhealthy. In Germany, much of the past is allowed because you are of legal age from the age of 18. I'm in the 7th grade right now and some of my class smoke as well. I think they are aware that it's unhealthy but they don't care because they don't want to look uncool in front of their friends. I have two types of boys too. The louder ones are also the ones who smoke and the quieter ones who are actually quite nice but need some time to open up. I don't know how it is in the US but that's my impression. Love your videos by the way and I think you speak great German.

[@dduc1970]

You must visit Cologne (Köln). The Cathedral with the Shrine of the „Holy three Kings“ and when it is possible CARNIVAL! Believe me - unforgettable memorys!

[@Pascal-rz2ni]

I‘m a german boy and i‘m since 2 months in the US but some things are so different and I miss my Döner haha. Otherwise I know what you mean with every boy in Germany drinks and something like that, but that’s not right. I’m a example I don’t drink and don’t smoke. 🇩🇪 🇺🇸

[@fantasietraume]

in Germany you really have to geg to know someone before you are gonna be friends with them so i think you have less friends but out of the friends you have most of them are really good friends

[@12XFactor]

1:30 Overall, you get the best Döner/Kebab in Berlin. Here and there, there are some good and excellent kebabs in other cities, but from my experience they are rare and most of the time you get very strange kebabs with the wrong bread or sauce, while most of the Berlin kebabs are great and original Döners. Very expensive in hotspots like Alexanderplatz, but mostly still good.

[@sembranor8321]

I really do have to say that this must be an exception. 70% of the people I know really do not smoke at all and most of them do not consume alcohol at all or very limited.

[@m.d.5463]

Maybe you have heard of KZbin-Felicia "German Girl in America" you may become "US Girl in Germany". Looking forward to your next video.

[@carolineruby]

Haha I love her! Dankeschön!

[@ronjakayser8426]

Super schönes Video, genieß die Zeit in Deutschland 😍

[@carolineruby]

dankeschön!

[@randomdude2026]

I wouldn't say that we German boys are addicted to alcohol 😂 It's just that we are allowed to drink when we are 16 so the boys most likely will do it. Many even eith 15.5 because their friends are already 16. That's just something you, as a American, are not used to. And yeah because we are young and stupid we will get wasted with 16, at least it was like this for me and many friends. But when we grow older and get 17 or 18 we already know how to drink alcohol and we know our limits (Most atleast, not everyone of course). In the US many people completely loose themselves when they are in their 20s because they never really drank before. I think the German way is better but I am biased because that is the way I am used to.

[@leamarie7927]

10th grade is best! For most of the Gymnasialschüler 10th grade is just existing. It was my favorite year.

[@morgannewillard684]

Yes u must come to Hamburg. Not just cuz I’m here of course…………

[@Hendrinho1]

I also live in Hamburg ✌🏻

[@Sayu277]

Depending on the context Fleisch can also be translated as flesh. I thing flesh is actually the corresponding english cognate to Fleisch.

[@TiboandChexic]

if you wish to make random, short and quick friendships, use the U1 in Berlin on weekends. You won't be dissapointed.

[@kimo0306]

I think in germany you can find friends very quick in a big city. But there are also many not so nice people in like berlin or hamburg Life in a city is generally much different from life on the country

[@jpunktmpunkt6327]

In Bavaria you dont be a alcoholic if you're drinking beer. For example you did a bicycletrip with your friends or family. It's nice to make a break at a biergarten and drink one or two beer. Its isotonic and refreshing. But the most teens use beer or wine as a first experience to be drunk. Yes, me too. Nowadays (I am 27 now) I don't drink much alcohol. Just sometimes, at a big party like weddings. A little sparkling wine to toast. On the other side some friends go to partys every weekend and drink much alcohol. That's a normal thing, too. I am to introvert for party every weekend. So we are more like "live, and let live". I think the Germans have a interesting drinking culture 😅 and yes, there are real alcoholics, too. And this is sad. In Germany are very much smokers. I would say 90% of my Friends, acquaintances and family smokes. Me too. And we all know it's unhealthy 😅 Americans be like "oh you smoke, attention it's unhealthy" yeeees, we know. It's funny to see how Americans try to enlighten smoking European. It's very clear to us, that smoking is unhealthy. It makes fun and sounds weird, but it's connecting. But there are smokers and smokers. I like to smoke 2 or 3 cigarettes a day. Some people smoke 15 or 20 cigarettes a day a whole life. For me it's a enjoyment and not forever. If I'm pregnant, having kids, I would like to be a idol. And I know it's very unhealthy to smoke my hole life. For many people it's a thing at young ages. 😅 I hope you understand my English. I am a rarely German with the worst English. 🙈

[@BlackWater_49]

7:40 Fleisch actually means both meat and flesh. We don't have different words for the two in German...

[@KJ-md2wj]

If you pass Grade 10 you have an intermediate certificate that's respected in the EU.

[@marcelwin6941]

In other words, passing 10th grade in Gymnasium is like successfully completing Realschule, which ends after the 10th grade.

[@silkvampy]

Hey Caroline, willkommen in Germany. Wunderbare Zeit wünsche ich dir hier. Danke für deine Analyse und deine authentische Art deiner Videos. It's very interesting. Have a great time. Love Silke 😊🌻🖖🙏

[@buntspecht]

If you visit Berlin and you still have some time left, go and visit Potsdam too. It's so beautiful!

[@carl_c05]

5:32 you have to follow to rules of your exchange organization, not the us laws.

[@paul-leosalm7327]

Döner is not turkish, its made by a turkish person, but in germany and its only in germany, in turkey its not famous

[@mio-06]

in berlin man :)

[@paul-leosalm7327]

@@mio-06 ich weiß

[@jokeacclol7904]

@@mio-06 No, everywhere actually

[@mio-06]

@@jokeacclol7904 no it was made in Berlin

[@sunnybe8930]

Come to Cologne! It's much more openminded. ❤

[@Marco080476]

Nice Video. Some really good questions. Wenn I think back to my school-time, I would have been awkwardly shy around a girl from Amerika...because my english wasn't that good. I think, it's just a question of time, before you get to know them better...Language is sooo important for that. Hamburg is beautiful...you will see :)

[@webknecht]

We started drinking beer at the age of 15. With 16 we started clubbing, but we had to leave the club at midnight. From 18 on NO RESTRICTIONS AT ALL! Party, baby!

[@sorvahr8761]

Pretty sure you don't have to follow US laws when you're not in the US xD

[@aphextwin5712]

It’s probably more that the exchange program requires them to follow U.S. drinking laws.

[@NikoTzioras]

@@aphextwin5712 good point, didn’t think about it, but still, pretty sure nobody would notice but also she wouldn’t be able to tell KZbin 😄

[@Bleed1987]

@@aphextwin5712 but US laws dont apply in germany. lets do it the other way. can a 16y old german drink beer in the US? i donk think he can

[@aphextwin5712]

@@Bleed1987 No, of course, legally they are allowed to drink alcohol in Germany. But as much as schools can set a dress code or even require a school uniform, this exchange program can require that the participants follow U.S. law on drinking. If schools can expel you for breaking certain rules, an exchange program can most likely do the same.

[@flinkiklug6666]

Döner is invented in Germany. In Türkey it is so different and not in a bun.

[@merla1212]

So funny to watch when you are german 🌞

[@llVIU]

7:00 "everything happens for a reason" that's the most american thing you said

[@ZacSaleski]

definitely check out the north im slightly biased but its great

[@catgurl4656]

I live in Berlin and a lot of people here I see on the streets are bilingual and often not German it's really nice

[@MoDKoP]

Your alcoholic comment reminded me of the "insane" drug counselor, who did his counseling during my exchange year in the Houston area. He said that you are an alcoholic, if you get drunk once a year on the same day. ^^

[@magnuskreuz5653]

We all know that Alkohol is bad but we sit every weekend with my friends and than we take a beer or something that’s just „normal“ but also when you are completely drunk it is very funny to chill with friends

[@소피-q2l]

In my class (in Germany) at least half of the girls are addicted to smoking and that in 8th grade (age 13/14). None of the boys smoke though

[@Opa_Andre]

Just as you wrote that you are not allowed to drink alcohol as you still have to follow US law. As you are currently in Germany, you have to follow German laws, not US laws in general. Imagine you're 16 and having an US drivers license - so according to US law you are allowed to drive a car. In Germany however, you won't be allowed to drive a car because of being less than 18 years old. I think the reason why the administration told you to follow US law is, that they can't be held responsible / sued if you won't follow those rules. It's more about your own responsibility and that of your host parents. I don't know what your host parents think about alcohol in general as there are also adults who strictly refuse alcohol. But if you celebrate a special occasion, be it a birthday party or a barbecue together with your host parents, it should not be a problem to drink a beer or a glass of wine or champagne. It is not about getting drunk or even becoming an alcoholic. Therefore, if I were you, I would discuss the topic openly with your host parents. I would say from watching your previous videos that you are mature enough to be aware of your responsibility and to act accordingly.

[@Vaniamoreira222]

Call your parents, speak with them. Not just text them, call them and listen to their voice. This is important, as lately people only send messages. Remember that your parents are providing you with this new experience in your life and one day they will no longer be here in this world and will only be memories.

[@pawexx1705]

,,like they don't scream to you across the hall like: what's up shawty?" This one got me fr can't stop laughing💀

[@robertzander9723]

Pretty interesting video, just one question. Making quick friends in a bus means really friends for the rest of your life and they know when you need help? Or there just someone else you know? In Germany we have different types of these things. There are differences between acquaintance and friendship.

[@michaelrosner8868]

Rob, I get your point. Living in the northern part of Germany with see people from eg Cologne easy going, unconcerned. They talk to your easily, promise things and, well, not keep it. In the north we are well aware of our stubborn nature and - coming to your post- we are aware to selective about our friend. Even within Germany we have different understanding of friendship. Could it be? What do you think?

[@robertzander9723]

@@michaelrosner8868 of course, i have close friends, that really care about me and send my messages, where I would do almost everything for them, then I have friends that know and we meet from time to time, at Christmas parties, birthday parties and things like that. I have good acquaintances that i meet on different places, bars and clubs and then people that i just know and talk a few words if I maybe meet them somewhere, but that's nothing serious. Germany is an multiethnic country from the beginning with different mentalities and ways of life. One of my grandmas was from Gdansk/Danzig in Prussia, the other one from village in Pomerania close the Baltic sea, they had never ever something to do with people from Bavaria, Cologne or Baden Württemberg. That was a different culture. They had to flee after the war and immigrated to Berlin.

[@silvianaursu5275]

I went to a high school in Canada and I've noticed that her way of describing US-Americans is quite similar to Canadians: they are also very polite, friendly, chatty... And the experience I have with this is that you can talk to anyone there, but not to bond or with the goal of a great friendship, just chatting and then you might never see each other again. But it creates a whole different atmosphere in general. In Canada I felt I was always welcome, people would help me, talk to me, calm me down when I didn't get things right - it was a very warm-hearted and friendly atmosphere. When I came back to Germany I had a huge reverse culture shock especially about "the atmopshere", there was something "wrong" and it was this way how Germans are not great small-talkers, don't just talk to people, don't smile a strangers etc. The people are more distanced and "cold" (even though that might not be true, but it feels like it). I hope I could help you understand her statement better :)

[@backtointuition]

the part with people not being that nice in Germany is mostly true I guess but the one city where it is different is definitely Cologne, I don't know if you noticed when you have been there but strangers talk in the bus or anywhere :)

[@flinkiklug6666]

Did you look on KZbin German Videos? I am a German and i look videos in englisch.

[@MaiLev]

where in the south are you? I have a family near Freiburg and it's the most beautiful area.. I recommend you to visit Staufen

[@laura_young]

I‘m German and I go to a private school. And I can say that the boys aren’t quiet at all. They are jumping on the floor (and their classroom is directly above mine 🙈). They are really really loud, often disrespectful and annoying 😂Btw I’m on a girls school that accepts boys too (but only since 4-5 years).

[@نادرالیراحمان]

For me it's the opposite. People in Germany & Switzerland are much friendlier to strangers. Not so for North America.

[@Zerberster_ezz]

I'm on a comprehensive school in Germany and i understand that you are not in the 11th grade, because our test for the A-Levels ist ober 300 minutes, so we need a lot of time (two years) to be prepared for it and we get not every topic we learn so far in the test at the end of the school:)

[@RoverTheDog1]

I have the opportunity to study in München after 4 semesters of German. Currently I'm in my first semester but I'm very nervous about attending classes all in German

[@andreaspaschek2253]

I am from germany and you speak german very well for that short time. Mach weiter so :)

[@carolineruby]

Vielen Dank:)

[@chrstiania]

Why do you need to follow US laws when not in the US?

[@carolineruby]

Part of my programs rules since I’m still a citizen of the USA

[@FFM0594]

The S in Gyros is pronounced because it's not French, it's Greek, as you noted.

[@LovedbyGod73]

Funny that you love the word "Fleisch". This has indeed the same origin as the English "flesh", and it does not only translate literally as "meat", but also as "flesh", such as in the saying: "Der Geist ist willig, aber das Fleisch ist schwach." (The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.) Languages in comparison are really great fun :-)

[@lucmathonetmtb6090]

entspannennd

[@ilovegaming114]

The more south you get, the alcoholism increases. In my area even 14-15 started drinking beer

[@Luredreier]

It's interesting to see a American that's that young commenting on European cultures. Most of the people I see on here is much, much older.

[@user-uf8lp6ug8z]

still have to follow US laws? don't do that...you'll miss out on the experience of being a german :) btw as a german: if you dont like the taste of beer..try wine. it's got the same age restriction and german wine is soooo good. also this time of the year we have "federweisser" which is basically "new" wine with a lot less alcohol. tastes like grape juice

[@marcelwin6941]

Be careful! While "Federweißer" (white) or "Roter Sauser" (red) have a little less alcohol than fully developed wines, the combination of the alcohol and the not yet fully fermented sugar that is till in there can cause much worse headaches than actual wine with its higher alcohol content. And by the way, those "inbetween" liquids can also have another side effect, similar to freshly squeezed apple juice - they can "speed up" your digestion significantly 😮😱

[@taraleanne]

Bro where I live in the USA, people aren’t that friendly lol we don’t talk to strangers

[@jennytamang9499]

You should make the next video speaking in German!! Love the video btw ^^

[@23.llaura]

That’s so exiting for meeee bc I’m German and like this stuff is so usual for me lol:)

[@redbiker5651]

You say that German Boys are quiet, maby at the Gymnasium but If you Go one das to the Hauptschule its very difficult

[@neophytealpha]

You should check out Miniatur Wunderland.

[@starwars200999]

Nice video! You have to follow US laws in Germany or you want to? 5:30 I’d be surprised if you have to

[@Philipp.of.Swabia]

In Bavaria the Boys Are maybe alcoholics, but there are so many German „tribes“ ( wrong word, but it works for what I’m trying to say I guess ) that it’s different everywhere, in Swabia or Baden for instance the people drink more wine than beer and again that also depends on the individual. xD

[@chullabatschi]

Try a " Straßburger Wurstsalat " !!! You will be Impressed ^^ Also Try - SchlachtPlatte & Putengeschnetzeltes with Käsespätzle & Rahmsoße :3 GUTEN APPETIT !!!!

[@alexwyler4570]

if you plan to visit Berlin, ask youtuber " Unjaded Jade" for a collaboration video? She is in Berlin this fall term with her American university "Minerva " based in SF . She is English, she is vegan and loves biking around and it is her second semester in Berlin. ;-)

[@BarbokVA]

As a German though, I never recommend visiting Berlin at all because it is considered the most degenerate shameful display that Germany has to offer.

[@LegendNinja41]

@@BarbokVA most people saying that usually are the ones who had a bad experience in berlin and had high expectations before coming to berlin, it's really nothing truth to it but in sometimes berlin is overhyped. still one of the best cities in germany but not every corner of it is amazing.

[@honkytonk4465]

@@BarbokVA yeah Berlin is sort of a shithole with a exellent marketing department

[@alexwyler4570]

@@BarbokVAWhat do you mean? on Unjaded jade videos, Berlin is the coolest! my edit : And KZbinr Justine Leconte has her fashion business out of Berlin. Spill the tea ;-) Is what happened to Paris happening to Berlin? i live on the West Coast of the USA. i remember Paris of the 1980s vs the Paris of 2010. big difference. Even in the 1990s, a cup of coffee in Paris came with a lot of crema and you could sit down to drink it. It was very civilized. In 2010, a lot of coffees were made using an automatic espresso and there was a lot less crema.

[@trainspotting218]

@@BarbokVA Berlin ist immer eine Reise Wert vor allem, wenn man nur zu Besuch hier ist.

[@jannisbremer5560]

Yeah Every German guy is an Alcoholic at the Weekend (me too) cause its fun lol

[@toniderdon]

Honestly I love my country but I hate that young people (my age like 14 - 24 basically) smoke and drink a lot. Not everyone of course, some of my friends don't drink or smoke, but many people do.

[@BamaBlitz14]

I was just curious from what city State are you comparing to city and state in Germany? I'm asking because cultures within Germany and the U.S. varies within their respective countries. I enjoy seeing and hearing these comparisons since I'm a first generation German, now American. I've also hosted German exchange students. Ich wünsche dir einen schönen abenteuer. Oh and please go to Nürnberg Christ kindle Market, highly recommended for Christmas.

[@holykuhmeinefresse]

To put a the alcohol thing a bit into perspective: You're surrounded by 16-20 year olds. They are taking full advantage of their freedoms and limited responsibilities. Even more so now that Covid is slowly fading and people come out of their shells again. It's certainly not healthy to drink excessively and peer pressure makes things worse, but excessive drinking at this stages of life is probably less consequential as when you have a job, family and a reputation to lose. It gets problematic imo if someone by the age of 25 is still getting wasted regularly or switches to hard drugs at any age. Have fun and take in as much as you can while you're here!

[@DannewK]

Alkohol ist bereits eine harte Droge

[@marcelwin6941]

Talk to a doctor about this and get smarter. This is actually the age where alcohol (and other drugs) do the most damage to the development of the human brain.

[@Bleed1987]

first: your german pronounciation is really good second: well when you are in germany. the german law applies for you. its always the country youre in