SCHOOL DAY IN MY LIFE as an AMERICAN studying in GERMANY

hey guys! here's the very highly requested day in my life/school vlog. I had a lot of fun filming and editing this video so I promise more vlogs coming soon! I'll still be sure to do some comparison videos too :)
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[@CEDDO]

I enjoyed the video! My reaction is coming soon! 🥳

[@ida.mon_]

lol einfach Ceddo hier 😂♥️ ich freu mich schon auf das Video das wird sicherlich entspannter als die bünni Videos

[@okidokierdbeerschoki244]

Omg ceddooo

[@leascholzel1554]

Ohaaa ceddo hahah

[@neverwithoutredbull5124]

HAHAHA ceddo was machst du denn hier hahaha guck so ganz entspannt das video und dann bist du hier feier ich

[@lineslifeline]

Haha Video war so geil

[@alinekugler8377]

Can’t believe you‘ve never tried sweet popcorn 😅

[@MorganaNessa]

Actually, popcorn is salty in most European countries, too 😄Sweet popcorn isn't as common, but the one I've tried in Germany tastes good. :)

[@alinekugler8377]

@@MorganaNessa I live in Germany hahah but Like in cinemas theres only sweet Popcorn 😂

[@AudaxGHG]

a shame 😂

[@GoleoGohlix]

Gibt es halt echt nirgends auf der Welt außer bei uns in Deutschland 😄

[@castor3873]

@@alinekugler8377 where do you live? in my city there is always sweet and salty popcorn

[@H8MACHINE1]

There´s no bad Weather. You only wear the wrong Clothes is in german: Es gibt kein falsches Wetter sondern nur falsche Klamotten. That is what you must learn. Be prepared about the Weather! Btw...your Housesister is so cute :)

[@apalnamedalex1149]

another saying you need to learn: Germans aren´t made of sugar... Wir sind nicht aus Zucker.

[@bigernie9433]

strong verbs such as treffen, this is quite a concept to get used to as an English native speaker, but you are doing really well !

[@georgesmith7988]

So I really admire your bravery to put yourself into this program. You are dealing with a foreign language and foreign customs all on your own. I think this experience will benefit you in so many ways as you go into your future. Just think all your classmates have a 16 year head start learning German. I predict by Christmas you will be very comfortable speaking German.

[@carolineruby]

thank you! I hope so too!

[@laurine__2618]

Girrllll you're so pretty!!😍 Your german is so good!! I'm from Germany and I understood everything perfectly!! ❤️ keep going, you're doing great!!

[@carolineruby]

thank you, you’re so sweet :)

[@Andre-ed8gf]

Finally someone on a English Channel who speaks the Same Language how me🌟

[@74valeska]

That is true and I thought the same...please don' t regard your stay as a mistake or what ever and pls don' t stop learning German, because you were doing so good and yes, your are really looking very pretty and very German as well...actually, I guess that your stay would have been so great if that pandemic would not have "kicked" you out...do you have German ancestry? Come back, Caroline! 🙂It is much better now, even the bus drivers don' t get angried if you "forgot" your mask and we can go "topless" into all supermarkets and everywhere again, except clinics or doctors. Me as well, I suffered from obesity and overeating so much since the beginning of 2020 and I gained so much weight that 1. I had to buy new clothes (almost everything!!!) and 2. began to suffer from depressions as well and even had to take pills against it which never happened before in my whole life...so sad that you came here during those awful times...believe me, Germany can be so exciting and so much fun without Covid!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@scheibchenvillasge2348]

Hey I’m from Germany. At the moment I’m staying as an Exchange Student in Idaho. It is super funny to watch your videos and to see what you think about Germany. I hope you will have a nice year good luck 👍🏻

[@zappelfillip]

Surprisingly good German pronunciation - even more so after such a short time. Impressive! You're doing great. Continue to have fun here in Germany

[@dirkschwartz1689]

This was an interesting day at school :). If you want to film more at school, you may want to go ahead and ask teachers if they allow it and explain to them that you're vlogging for your YT channel in connection with the CBYX program. It shows initiative and real interest in your exchange program and I'm sure some of them will support it. On the other hand, Germans tend to be very big on their privacy rights so you may have to get their consent of filming them in advance, including your classmates. Good luck and have fun :)

[@elisabethkonopacki1575]

Just hang in there with school, and German online classes! It can be tough, and overwhelming. It'll get better as time goes on. I promise! I am German, and have spent a year as an exchange student in New Zealand when I was 17. Here are some ideas: Talk a lot in German, sing along to German songs, find German books you like and read them, ask many questions, it's ok to make mistakes, watch movies (with subtitle if you want - either in English or in German), make your own German phrase book that has things in it you care to talk about, have fun...did I mention have fun!

[@H8MACHINE1]

joa, hab ich ihr auch geschrieben. Am besten deutsch reden sooft wies geht. Bis du in deutsch träumst am besten^^

[@carolineruby]

thank you! I’ll use that advice :)

[@mirchen01]

You can be very proud of your German and your pronunciation! Keep going girl 🥰

[@juliasilverstone2626]

It's so exciting to see how an american reacts to life in germany .. I love your videos! Na dann wünsche ich dir hier in Deutschland noch viel Spass... du bist ein sehr symphatischer Mensch, weiter so!

[@antoniohidetoborgeskotsubo4924]

I love your vlogs! I'm also learning German and it can be hard at the beginning, but once you get to a certain level, your experience with the language will be only joy! Keep going and hello from Brazil!

[@carolineruby]

thank you!

[@ilovegaming114]

I loved the vlog, especially you guys together as a group was pretty wholesome. You should do a challenge video together 😂

[@carolineruby]

We will! Great idea❤️

[@LilaKiwi]

I wanted to do an exchange year so badly in high school and wasn’t able to study abroad in college bc they require you to be fluent so it’s fun watching you get to have the fun I wished for!! Keep having fun (:

[@ben1247]

I'm a German American also living here in Rheinland Pfalz it's very interesting too watch your videos because they remind me of what it was like for me moving too Germany (keep up the cool videos!)

[@carolineruby]

thank you!

[@sinas.299]

I hope you‘ll have a great time here in Germany! Your German is already very good:) and it‘s very interesting to watch your videos and to get to know how others see and think about Germany! Liebe Grüße aus Nordrhein-Westfalen ;)

[@carolineruby]

Vielen dank :)

[@svenja7159]

watching your videos as a native german is super fun! but you‘re really doing great your german sounds good so far :D

[@junipha7684]

You‘re doing sooo well! I‘m proud of you

[@jxla.mr0]

Thanks for showing us your impressions, it was super cool. you are a super beautiful and nice girl you can do it! you are so amazing thank you for being there!❤️‍🩹

[@TheSaucerman]

I was amazed to see Hambach Castle in the background. Thats my homtown nearby. Guess you visited the cineplex in Neustadt. It's interesting to see it from your Perspektive. Wish you a great time in the Palatinate Area!

[@carolineruby]

Thank you!

[@merik14]

Hey I don't know if you are aware of this but it is actually illigal in Germany to post footage of other people without their cosent. It is allowed if more than 20 people are in the frame, then it counts as a crowd. But you can really get in trouble here for things like posting the people on your language class etc. so please be aware of that if you do this again.

[@petermuehlberger7285]

Why not take the time and offer her a way to check up on that, as it entails so much more than you mentioned? @caroline ruby the reason the rules at your school (and every other German school) are so strict is the "Recht am eigenen Bild", which is based on the "Persönlichkeitsrechte", which is covered in article 1 of our constitution. You are not allowed (or only in very specific instances) to take the picture of anyone without their consent (we're not even talking about publication here). Of course your mates entering the picture could and should be taken as consent, BUT they're minors and therefore have no say in the matter (parental consent would be needed). I doubt anyone would actually would care, though. One thing to be VERY careful of, is, however, making a voice recording of your teacher. This also falls under privacy protection law and as the schools have to take care that lessons are a "safe place" for everyone, they have to be extra strict with following up on that stuff. Please take care not to make audio or video recordings during lessons, as the school HAS to make you trouble for that...

[@carolineruby]

I am aware! That is why all of my footage doesn’t include my teachers, and only my friends. I asked for their consent to post the video and I checked with my host family before posting as well :) thank you for looking out for me though!

[@wiebkke]

@@carolineruby but you did include some clips where the teacher was speaking, so you’d need their consent as well, but it seems like you’ve already been told about the legal situation here in Germany 😅

[@FlubberFrosch]

That is only partly true. You can photograph or film as many people as you like if they are not the target subject of the picture.

[@svandyloveshorts]

I love your attitude 😍

[@Jessica._vlx]

Du machst das super !🥰

[@andyparis7841]

Hey Caroline! I never had the chance to study abroad, but I'm happy for you that you can do so. It's fascinating how well you are speaking German. Also me, I understood everything. I learned french about two years ago (till I made my A-level) and I just found it great. I really enjoyed it. To come back to you: Maybe Joana mentioned it or maybe you heard, that German is one of the most difficult languages. So, congrats! You did quite a good job! I would have been to Colorado or Pittsburgh for studying at school, if I had the chance. I don't know why I like Colorado and Pittsburgh that much (thought I've never been to the US so far) but they both seem pretty lovely places to visit. I hope you can enjoy the time here in Germany. Ich wünsche dir alles Gute! Greetings from Austria Andreas

[@carolineruby]

Vielen Dank!

[@Sophia-rk8qc]

Im from Germany and your german is so sweet😍

[@isabelaemelym5561]

I enjoyed the video! Love from Brazil💖

[@alexjordan1]

I think that is interesting to see I will follow the whole journey

[@nobody-wf5ze]

Ich liebe deine Videos! There are so nice!!

[@carolineruby]

dankeschön!

[@samileigh6483]

yay love this!

[@felipe.gutiez]

Du bist soo wunderschön und so mega sympathisch

[@malearivaletto5482]

Sweet popcorn is the best!

[@polluks2]

Hat mir gefallen, einfach weiter so 😊

[@Nikioko]

3:34: 2. Es gibt keinen Zusammenhang zwischen molarer Masse und Temperatur. I don't know what that was about, but masses never change by temperature, only by decomposition. What however changes with the temperature is the density and therefore the volume. You were referring to frost damages of roads, but another nice example is the fact that hot air balloons float. The volume of ideal gases is direct proportional to temperature, known as Gay-Lussac's Law. And molecular mass is just the mass of one mole of a molecule. And as a mole is just a very large number (6.022x10²³), this is unaffected by temperature as well. Ah, and in 3 you confused the hydrogens with the heteroatoms. ;-)

[@robu6300]

Great video! It’s Interesting to see as a German guy. You’re doing very well with the pronouncement of some vocal’s. Keep going. 👍🏼

[@kattas3601]

Great video💪🏻

[@geheime_infotante]

congrats u have the 10.000 follower 🥳

[@user-er8tr9kt8l]

The answer for number 4 is just water ... it gets sucked in and then expands while freezing.

[@keti.rg.editzzz]

Your German is really good!, Way better than people in my German AP class

[@emilyrose5746]

Love the videos

[@binesteiner]

Me too😍

[@polarisi2328]

(2:01) ... the rhyming name game😄 ... Yana, Sauna, Kiona, Anna

[@amelie869]

Hey, did you see the film in English or German and if it was in German, did you understand a lot? Otherwise I liked the video very much, I think your German is very good. And can you imagine making a video only in German at some point? So in 1.2 days: D Otherwise, I just wish you a great time with lots of cool experiences!

[@carolineruby]

the film was in german, I was surprised by how much I understood, but it also helped that James Bond is very action-packed!

[@caquoxxouqac]

Dang, this YT algorithm really likes you. Nice and relaxing videos!

[@carolineruby]

Thank you!

[@monaschwalbenhofer6619]

I'm american but I can speak German and you did so well like so ppl can't even say these word like you after a year like wow great job

[@keti.rg.editzzz]

A friend of mine in my German AP class learns German for 8 years and her German is definitely worse than hers!

[@nelesdiary]

I love your videos 🥰🥰

[@alexandraabraham2294]

Can you make a Video about your experience about Germany and what was a big surprise for you, when you came to Germany( sorry for My mistakes, i have Been learning Englisch only for three-four years)

[@jozoakrap3116]

Welches Kursbuch benutzt ihr im Zoom-Unterricht?

[@stillhigh4624]

this is so funny to watch as an german boy

[@betteryourgerman]

Caroline !! ....super Video !!!

[@juleses.258]

Hey Caroline, I really like to watch your videos. Seeing things out of another perspective is really interesting. In which part (Bundesland) of Germany are you though?

[@carolineruby]

Rhineland Pfalz! Glad you enjoy my videos :)

[@Minamp09]

Omg your German is soo good

[@maceweirdo6777]

On which day did you film this?

[@luisaisverwirrt6633]

Ich bin deutsche und deine Videos sind so interessant für mich :)

[@alsdieweltvorunszubricht1899]

How you even transfer from English to German high school, do u have to fill out forms

[@stevenm5340]

As a german it's extrem Funny to her the german teacher 😅

[@enaaa9241]

What do you eat in the cinema? Like YOU NEVER TRIED SWEET POPCORN?!

[@sano4801]

you‘ve never tried sweet popcorn? i‘m so shooocckkkkedddd

[@Christian-mp3gu]

May i ask if youre doing such an "exchange " programm youre not asking for Tests in english? Ive seen other students back when i went to school and they could choose the language for that exact reason ... the school system in germany and austria are very challenging but if i remember right special for tests it was allowed for thosd students to ask for one in mothertongue just to make sure they understand every question right.. of course exception is german itself..

[@12XFactor]

Fun fact about popcorn. In the first days of cinema, popcorn was not a thing. The classical theaters, who showed the silent films, didn't allow food during the film. Films during these days were entertainment for the educated people because you had to read the films (we all know these text banners in silent films). And popcorn as a general snack in the society was not easy to produce. With the invention of the popcorn machine for the public market, it was easy to produce popcorn for everyone, and it became a popular cheap snack. Yes, popcorn machines were invented in the late 19th century, but from the invention to the common run of mankind, it takes a while. In parallel, the sound film became more and more. The sound film against the silent film has the big plus that also people who can't read can watch the film. And theaters with sound films tended to give their audience the ability to eat during the film. Popcorn was a popular choice for the companies. And during that time, the Great Depression hit the USA very hard. Many of the classical theaters closed, and the cinemas with sound films and food left. It also because popular to use butter and salt on your popcorn because these ingredients were available during the depression. This is the reason why we have popcorn in the cinema, and the USA have butter and salt in the popcorn. As far as I remember, popcorn in the cinema was invented somewhere in the 70s in Germany, but I don't know why it's sweet. My personal guess is, that sweets were very popular in the 50s and 60s. After the war, the people enjoyed eating cakes and other sweet stuff, which is a culinary contrast to the war. And if you're into the habit of eating such snacks, you want sweet popcorn. But as mentioned, this is my personal guess. And btw. I wrote the popcorn fun fact from my mind. Some time details could be incorrect. :D

[@ilovegaming114]

I get the class are extremely boring but girl you going with that German. Clapping everytime you do it correctly damn 😂😎

[@vbvideo1669]

Nice vlog! :)

[@user-er8tr9kt8l]

The answers of your tests fit on one page??

[@kayliecroker2936]

how do you learn in your classes if you dont understand german? hope this doesn't sound mean, im just genuinely curious!! do they provide you with english copies?

[@carolineruby]

Nope! I just listen and try to understand as much as possible :)

[@Maya-zq6wi]

German/Deutsch: Ich finde das du richtig gut Deutsch sprichst dafür das du auf Amerika kommst! Englisch/ English: I think that you speak German really well for that you come from America!

[@elliross5847]

Nice

[@DesiTravller]

love your vlog from india keep going come to india for travel

[@maltemhr2153]

Was the cinema in Neustadt?

[@mikecarmichael5743]

Hi Miss Caroline you are young and by time the year is done, you will be proud of how much German you have learned. I have an old head and it too me a few years to learn Thai, and a another few years for basic Lao. I would like to learn Chinese , but I know zero Chinese people her in Munich.. Thai I starte to study when I was 60 ( old head uff uff) 64 only basic Lao , you are a smart girl and you will really learn Germany quickly.. It is good that you guest mother is speaking German with you... May all living creatures be happy and free from suffering regards Mr Michael Carmichael ) oh by the way I am 76 now, and am looking for a Chinese site to learn BAsic Chinese,

[@carolineruby]

I recommend Busuu or Pimsleur for learning languages!

[@laurahale1104]

The cinema looks like the one in Neustand an der Weinstraße 🧐

[@hey.andrea]

In wich school do you go?

[@eiwie670]

Was this the cineplex cinema?

[@donhess7933]

Take us to the grocery store please.

[@h.s7802]

Why don’t you do room makeover and By the way ,the video is very enjoyable 🤍✨

[@christianroppelt4891]

Why do you have your breakfast after brushing your teath?

[@hirotadashi6886]

Hey, Caroline! I know you've quit the program but what are some german songs you'd recommend? Or some german films and series as well! I'm learning the language and is planning to be an exchange student too once im fluent! :)

[@carolineruby]

honestly, I didn’t watch a whole lot of German TV, I highly recommend watching your favorite US tv shows in German with subtitles! as for German music, I have a playlist I can share if you’d like!

[@kapuzinergruft]

There are about 30 times more school exchange student from DE into the USA than the other way round.

[@Ka-ly8oi]

You could ask the teachers, if they allow you to film at school to document your experience with German school for your American friends. Maybe the agree.

[@pheebygrey7104]

That looks exactly like my school 😂

[@arcer4524]

"I hate those classes, they are so boring". The teacher watching this video 7 months later 👁👄👁 :D

[@toniderdon]

I hope you like german windows, I heard that they are way more useful than american windows

[@ilonadavid7058]

Hey. Do they teach all subjects in German?😳

[@julianwolter5380]

Where are you in Germany

[@linajurgensen4698]

You never had sweet Popcorn?? I‘m German and I’ve never eaten salty Popcorn lol.

[@betteryourgerman]

...no boring Classes with Me !!!....haha !!!

[@dilana4548]

i have to talk to my parents abt being a hostfamily. Because guys I swear life with me would be so fucking exciting. I’m a 16 year old girl and I live in one of the biggest cities in germany and my English is not that well but i can talk abt everything with someone yk. My sister moved out and we have a room free but my parents would never allow that someone lives here for like a couple of months. But I hope one day they will. I could show her how life as a teenager in germany is , she would go on the best housepartys she ever went, i would show her my City , she would have so many friends and it WOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT be boring. Oh man I don’t even know how to become a hostfamily

[@AG-el5rv]

I hate sweet Popcorn i don‘t understand why they sell it in germany 😶😶

[@carolineruby]

I love it!! American buttery popcorn is the best though

[@fridakrummenerl3534]

I love your videos and binge watch them all the time. Do you and your host sister wear matching necklaces? In the Snack Video it looked like you do. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@lauraruby1839]

I’m Caroline’s mom and I bought them for the girls as welcome to their lives together in Germany! I love that you noticed!

[@fridakrummenerl3534]

🥰

[@jannesfriedrichs1563]

Wow cudos to your german "Aussprache" Super. In 2 Monaten machst du bestimmt schon Videos auf Deutsch. Und nach deinem Austauschjahr sprichst du bestimmt mindestens 99,99 % akzentfrei . Keep it up✌👍👍👍👍✌

[@carolineruby]

Haha dankeschön!

[@jannesfriedrichs1563]

@@carolineruby 😁✌

[@AudaxGHG]

inwelchem bundesland bist du

[@Sophia-pb4nz]

Omg I’m a friend of one of your German friends!

[@carolineruby]

Really! Hey girl!

[@H8MACHINE1]

To learn German as well, take a look for Films or Serie which are in german. I like it to see your Channel and listening. Thats how i pratice my Skill in English. Versuch mit deiner Homesister möglichst viel Deutsch zu reden, nur so klappts. Das is halt ne schwere Sprache und grad die ganzen Dialekte oder wie man was schreibt and know the Meaning of it is so hard to teach. Learning by doing ;)

[@eljj7968]

Did you know any German at all before going on exchange? If not, it sounds like you’re doing amazing! I don’t speak German lol, but it sounds good.

[@carolineruby]

No, unfortunately I came here knowing zero German, but now I’ve found effective ways to learn and it’s improving!

[@fridakrummenerl3534]

Hi

[@labmaier3426]

Your english is better than before! Keep practicing.

[@samirayrt]

May I ask with which program you're here?

[@carolineruby]

CBYX! Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange

[@brighton8164]

I know this statement might sound weird but I'm actually using you videos as a side support to learn German...Really weird ... Keep up the good work...love your videos

[@ilovegaming114]

You should visit one of the concentration camps, i get its a harsh topic but after the visit you really feel a different way of perspective

[@carolineruby]

I really want to! I think it would be a great learning experience!

[@flateric4815]

Mask on the way to school, happy birthday.

[@falcon.heavy.]

Do you not have to wear masks all the time in school?

[@carolineruby]

nope! we can take them off when we’re at our desk

[@christiankastorf1427]

The rules differ from federal state to state depending on the Covid situation and decision made by the individual governments. Schooling falls under the authority of the states and not under the regulations and legislative powers of the all-German parliament and administration.

[@LG-bs1rs]

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