What It Felt Like to Move Back to America After Living In France For 7 Months

[@pcruzinn]

You're that type of person that is genuinely someone I'd want as a best friend.

[@aracelirizo6577]

Crayslay I know right

[@PoliticsMeme11]

friendzone😂

[@noahstabler3561]

I can’t imagine how good he must feel to see that in his comment section

[@mutazal80]

Same. I do not have any lil brother. Wish i could adopt Max

[@j_jamm]

Crayslay totally agree

[@devon7985]

The fact that you brought up Yes Theory and Seek Discomfort was awesome. Love to see the message positively effecting people in everyday life.

[@MaxReisinger]

Of course! Me too 😇

[@am-ih1hm]

Yes Fam 👌🏻❤️

[@sydneynguyen2203]

the fact that he really sets up the camera, rides/walks past it purely for the video, then has to walk all the way back to pick up the camera lmao

[@Corndog1]

Its some real casey neistat shit right there.

[@abbie9395]

Literally what I was thinking😂😂

[@DarkDrai]

I noticed that, as well. Very professional. Les Stroud does the same thing in Survivorman, but he walks almost all the way to the horizon, first. Crazy.

[@elyaziasonki1015]

i knowww, i ws thinking that

[@austinholmes96]

No one: Max: one time when I was a kid I ate an ant Me: weird flex but ok

[@MaxReisinger]

🐜 🐜

[@ian-hm6cx]

The ants 😡🐜

[@norusmondus]

old meme but ok

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@@norusmondus So what if it's old meme?

[@danielsj737]

I will agree I lived in Germany for 3 years came back to the US and I was like WTF.

[@gian00]

can you say what exactly shocked u when u came back to the US? I'm German (Berlin) and I'd like to know :)

[@itsgivingandrew]

I agree I was living in Berlin for 7 months and when I came back to South Florida I was in reverse culture shock too. I never realized how loud Americans are until you’ve gotten used to German restaurant etiquette and then go to a restaurant in America😂. But I relate a lot to this video. While I was there I had to take a German integration course for my residence permit and started forgetting things in English! Now my brain is a mixture of both lol. Wouldn’t trade that experience for anything though as most Americans never leave the country let alone move out of it.

[@hanastasiana]

I only had to spend a month in Frankfurt over the summer and when I got back to the US I started noticing all the things that only Americans do.

[@marissaa4196]

well it’d be like that anywhere

[@ango5723]

I am going to live in German too

[@kaitlynchampion4409]

the reverse car and appearing again normal speed with your bike sequence was kinda genius

[@paulol4653]

Oh my god, i relate to everything you said; feeling like it never happened, seeking discomfort when you don’t know the language and culture, growing as a person because of everything you lived (a lot of awkward moments because of language barrier) but when you come back home it feels like you become your old self before traveling. Sometimes i feel like people can’t understand my perspective after living so many different things so when i come back in France i feel mentally isolated. I lived the exact same thing as you, in longer and reverse;). Your videos are amazing, keep up with the good work.

[@MaxReisinger]

Yes!! You said that so well

[@noemierollindedebeaumont1130]

Tu étais partie longtemps ?

[@epicmemelooker5257]

I’m just gonna say it... you are one of my most favorite KZbinrs

[@jackcasey3313]

Vous êtes français ? Parce que on ne dit pas my most favorite on dit my favourite(ou favourite in British English).

[@manonjoly1383]

@@jackcasey3313 la personne a dit "one of my most favourite" en soit il me semble que ça se dit parce que "most" va accentuer le fait que c'est son préféré des préférés. Après je ne l'ai jamais entendu ainsi 🤔

[@jackcasey3313]

@@manonjoly1383 je comprends ce que tu dis mais "most favourite" n'est pas correct en anglais. Désolé si je fais des erreurs avec mon français. En plus je réalise que dans mon premier comment j'ai utilisé l'orthographe anglaise les deux fois 😂

[@jackcasey3313]

Je n'essaye pas d'être énervant ce n'est que le fait que quand je laisse un comment dans une vidéo française, j'aime bien quand les gens me corrigent parce que je veux améliorer mon français.

[@manonjoly1383]

@@jackcasey3313 Ah d'accord tu n'es pas français! Je suis vraiment impressionnée, j'étais persuadée que tu étais français aha! 😂 Pas de soucis, d'ailleurs en français on dit "commentaire" et pas "comment" mais honnêtement tu ne fais presque pas d'erreurs (certains français en font bien plus!). And don't worry I love when people correct my english (nicely of course) it helps me a lot to increase my english skills 🙏

[@ThatwasAsian]

This kid is going places he has great energy

[@MaxReisinger]

Anyone impressed with my bottle cap challenge?? Definitely not edited..

[@ロペスヘスス]

Idk Rick.. It seems fake to me :0 Xd

[@AimMedia2002]

Max Reisinger loved it

[@normadiaz1779]

Man I wish I had you life!

[@kareeem]

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[@xXG2023]

Max Reisinger it was legendary

[@nicolehattman1018]

I'm so happy youtube decided to suggest you. I've been watching for the last 3 hours. Good clean content. I like it.

[@MaxReisinger]

That's awesome, thank you !!

[@ohlookauniquegmailname8114]

For real, he was suggested to me and I have not slept for 5 hours

[@StudioNetcom]

@@ohlookauniquegmailname8114 Don't you do that everyday? I mean, not sleeping for at least 5 hours a day... lol

[@ohlookauniquegmailname8114]

@@StudioNetcom oop oop, ye, I said y statement the wrong way-

[@StudioNetcom]

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[@camilleseguineau5611]

Omg I feel you in a lot of points you made! I lived in England for 2 months (I'm from France) and like one week after coming back and starting my french routine again it felt like England never happened and like it was all a dream... And even a dream you almost don't remember when you wake up. So weird & quite sad tbh

[@KKelli]

camille seguineau how did u find England??? I live in the uk and I wanna know an outsiders point of view

[@toastghost2448]

Same! I lived in England for a little over a year (I'm from South Africa) and now that I am back it feels like it did not even happen, I remember all the things that happened and still remember my experiences, however, when I look back at things from England or when I talk to my friends from school who are still living there, it does not seem like I am the one who lived through those experiences and it all seems so distant.

[@eusanagalilee360]

As a french student living in France, i'd say the rush feeling is also something we experience here all the time. I never had a 3hrs lunch break in my whole life. Always had an official 1hr break, but the time to get past all the steps before finally sitting down and enjoying your meal makes it that you're left with not even 40min in front of you... Same goes with the rush of the classes. Always had a very busy schedule from middle school to this day.

[@imagurlduh]

They barely have 30min to eat in the USA so don't complain, we have plenty of time for lunch in France, we are way better off than the Americans

[@eusanagalilee360]

@@imagurlduh am i complaining though? Just empathising

[@imagurlduh]

@@eusanagalilee360 Yes you are complaining about your schedule that is a joke compared to the American ones. They have no time to eat and you whine because you never had a 3-hour break in your life. France has one of the best lunch time and you shouldn't complain cause you are fucking lucky to live here

[@eusanagalilee360]

@@imagurlduh be it as it may i really resonated with his story, even though i live in france and had a different highschool experience. Nice of you for trying to shame me for voicing my opinion. People struggle differently you should probably keep that in mind before coming at people's throat.

[@y_x__i]

J'suis fr aussi et dans mon lycée certains jours on a 30 min pour manger, et des fois je préfère ne pas manger le midi tellement c'est chiant de rush ton repas. Mais le plus drôle c'est que soit on a 30 min et on a à peine le temps de manger ou 1h30 et on est tranquilles. Mais je pense toujours à ces reportages d'enfants coréens ou autres pays asiatiques où ils font 7h30-20h30 7j/7 et n'ont qu'un jour de libre par MOIS, donc pas de weekend, pas de dimanche ... On n'a pas le droit de se plaindre mais on est français.. C'est un peu dans nos gênes mais c'est dégueulasse de se plaindre sans prendre de recul

[@fromagedenoel]

Okay Max listen. I am a 25 yo French dude that is following Yes Theory, Casey Neistat and Dan Mace for more than three years. I watched most of your videos and I can tell that you are talented. Your editing is neat, almost perfect while you’re still very young. Continue to be raw, and stay determined. You’ll reach top of the mountain pretty soon. Keep going 👌🏻

[@aichabelle267]

I grew up in 5 different countries (Gambia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, the US and Mozambique) even though I’m half American I’ve only lived here for 3 years. It’s like triple culture shock, I feel the struggle.

[@sanjaymoncrieffe7126]

Like...how many languages do you speak?

[@mawa6102]

Living in Mozambique .. That is a pretty hard cultureshock.

[@bhk110]

I feel like as an American who has lived in Europe, the only thing I ever missed was air conditioning and space. Anything that truly matters in life like: food, safety, water quality, civility, healthcare, theater, the arts etc., the Europeans do better; but you have to be willing to live a more minimalistic life. Its definitely worth it!

[@CMCSS-to3to]

Cam you elaborate on that, I'm a New Yorker and I'm curious

[@remigmr4639]

Wdym by "space"

[@bhk110]

@@remigmr4639 By space, I mean physical space/room. Homes and apartments are normally larger, and we aren't over populated due to the geographic size of the country.

[@bhk110]

@@CMCSS-to3to I meant that I only miss material items/physical luxuries from the US (water pressure, air conditioning, and personal space) The Europeans have a much more humanistic, realistic, and civilized way of life.

[@CMCSS-to3to]

@@bhk110 what part of the USA did you come from. I've heard that the big cities are kinda like Europe. But of course I have no experience in Europe to back it up.

[@parenthesisss]

Just came back from living in France for 2 years and this is soooo relatable! Especially the part about feeling like it didn’t happen at all! It’s nice to hear other people’s experiences of reverse culture shock. And you’re so wholesome in general!

[@MaxReisinger]

Thank you!

[@victoriaperez5990]

Aw, your video almost made me cry. That's exactly how I felt when I came back to Mexico after living in Belgium for six months. It's very important that people know it's totally normal to feel that way. Thanks for sharing!

[@matthis3334]

i love how much effort he puts into his vids

[@kacieraelyn8934]

You’re so humble and down to earth I love it

[@connortimney7251]

I absolutely love your editing, keep up the good work!

[@heyxndei]

You say such intellectual things that I forget that you are JUNIOR in high school... Keep up the the good work, I love your videos 💜

[@user-eq8do8wb4q]

His subscriptions is going up like crazy I don’t know why but I feel proud

[@lechevalnoir8892]

Came to this channel for french public school, but stayed and subbed for his positive vibes and energy.

[@avabarnette4495]

I really love your channel a lot, I lived in France for 3 months and when I came back I didn’t expect the shock. Even now I still sometimes feel like it was just a dream that I even went to France. I really love this video it speaks a ton on French culture and the shocks on traveling. Great content!

[@andycuzco1026]

You did a great job at highlighting how cultural shifts/moving from two distinct countries could impact a person.

[@xalbatross1]

Idk why but you remind me of timothee chalamet

[@wijdenguetet6324]

Albatross ikr

[@bobasope]

same wtf

[@kareeem]

Might be the fact that they both speak French and make me really gay.

[@mathilde7718]

Maybe because of the eyebrows

[@xalbatross1]

Mathilde yes I was thinking the eyebrows and lips are similar

[@louisrichard1405]

8:30 "there's more freedom in France" coming from a citizen of the land of the free makes me feel good about my country tbh

[@livihogan5600]

i think he meant with school work and such, haha

[@Enigmashoot]

France is the OG land of the free my man

[@KurtGodel432]

Kilka hardly. The French State is run by Freemasons and it’s a police state.

[@strato9889]

@@KurtGodel432 Lol you're funny

[@goofygrandlouis6296]

@@KurtGodel432 Because the US is run by Mother Theresa ,right ?

[@mollykissel9553]

Love how true to yourself you are and speak what you truly feel! I also love how you are not afraid to be vulnerable. Society needs more people and young men like you!

[@MaxReisinger]

I really appreciate that, thank you!!

[@jennydai5429]

Just discovered your channel. I have genuinely never binged watched so many videos. Love your videos, it’s very clear you out a lot of effort into them!

[@erinwheelerr]

did- did i just refind you to have 37k? face it you're going to be one of my favorite youtubers

[@MaxReisinger]

I hope to be! If you ever have videos you would be interested in me making, let me know! The more feedback the better (:

[@paulojorge97]

@@MaxReisinger Gather your friends and discuss the differences of life of France and USA, even the small details can have a surprising impact on quality of life, happiness, etc.

[@kristinehlert]

When I came back from Aix last year my mental health was at an all time low, lots of anxiety because I kept questioning why Americans live the way we do and I felt like I wasn't doing enough/moving fast enough here anymore. Also I feel like with social media it puts this added pressure to post about how amazing/lucky you are to live in France but it is not always like that that is for sure

[@jebstuart4004]

you have an idealistic view of France...That s not really the truth. i m french and 42 years old, so i can really give you a VERY different opinion.....

[@goofygrandlouis6296]

@@jebstuart4004 Grass is always greener on the other side...

[@SuzeeLune]

@@jebstuart4004 of course.....it isnt that what it looks like from outside so frenchy kind of......i used to live in germany for a long time then back to nepal then now in france.....its totally different......comparing all these and in between of course those lots of international people Who i met those and these days and and and and...

[@LeJobastre1215]

@@jebstuart4004 Bah c'est sûr que si tu vis dans le pas de calais...

[@bobbylong8348]

I'm an american living in France for 25 years with a few stints in the USA from time to time and Max, you are very perceptive to have picked up on every major point, kudos! Keep searching keep that open mind and always challenge yourself and say YES to everything!

[@nenemoko466]

you're such a genuine person. like everything you say, the gratitude and kindness you show others is so real and believable. i love your videos, your channel is amazing!!!

[@viannrediliphy5597]

this kid is 16 & i'm 19 yet he speaks with so much maturity that i'm actually mind blown by it cus i CAN NEVER

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BRO! You’re at 37,000 subs and you were just at 20,000 the other day. Good job for real you’re so talented and I’m so proud of you. 👍🏽

[@bonjourjill]

Tu parle bien français maintenant ? Fais une vidéo en français !

[@ellabroome6194]

YESSSSSSS PLEASEEEEEEEE

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Bas Boone wtf ?

[@sygendron]

@Bas Boone Ahh... Shut up!

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Tu essaies d'imiter un ricain qui utilise Google Trad?

[@marcellinechoisne5627]

@Bas Boone ?????? worste country in the world? are you sure? here you can do many things for free, we never see people hurling or doing tantrums in shops, and we have excellent foods!

[@abbys6943]

i’ve binge watched most of your videos all day

[@Picklechin88]

Young Casey Neistat mixed with Luke Korns.

[@sophiavanalstyne1635]

Arlo Stone YESSS

[@sophiegilles8926]

OMG YES

[@roosb.967]

Dude this is way too accurate

[@patchrikd154]

^^^

[@thismarissat]

I relate to this video so much after studying in France for three months. The education system here is so much more stressful than there, it’s an incredible difference that really takes a toll on your mental health! That’s why I’ve been trying to be so much more lax with myself and I’ve been letting myself take time to spend with friends so I can have *me* time! The difference with France and America is the concept of time. Try looking up “strict time cultures” versus “flexible time cultures,” what you’re describing about time is very much a real thing!

[@yoburgerkingimdarapking4023]

no one: absolutely no one: Max: *one time I was a kid I ate an ant*

[@eva_grv]

J'adore tes vidéos, en plus de m'aider à pratiquer mon anglais le contenu est toujours super intéressant et ta manière de filmer et de monter est juste hyper impressionnante. Continue comme ça tu mérites tous ces nouveaux abonnés !

[@piglet1639]

You are an astonishing young man. Your mum must be very proud of you. Absolutely love watching your videos. Cheers from Australia

[@espg111]

the fact that I did the exact thing that you did when I was 13 is insane, I watched all of your vids and everything came back to me

[@SpicyEgg]

Well i lived in the US for three years and i kinda feel the same way. To be honest I never really felt home in the US but when I moved again to Algeria (which isn’t France (home) but french speaking) I felt the need to speak English and my biggest fear was to forget how to speak English after how much I struggled to learn. So I decided to move again, on my own, to Dublin. Now I get to speak English and also to the French high school of Ireland. Basically the best of both worlds 😊

[@jadecunot8093]

I’m personally French and I’m staying in US during 10 months. I still have a couple months before I have to go back to France but I’m pretty anxious of going back to my “old” life and routine. So thank you for this video and talking about that subject with honesty and clarity!

[@EllaKaminski7]

I'm French-american and I've moved back and forth from Europe and the states. I know exactly how you feel. love your vids, keep up the good work !

[@susanfloyd7457]

god this was genuinely so accurate to explain my feelings. just moved back to america from germany after four years and the reverse culture shock was kind of a depressing experience, but it’s comforting seeing other people understand that feeling, you know?

[@stephanieramirez3371]

Im currently in Spain and watching this makes me so nostalgic about home. I legit cry everyday here.

[@jordan-ev9nz]

i feel the exact same way about the school days here in the US. everything feels so rushed, it’s like all i do in my day is study, sports, and homework. i end up staying up late and missing sleep to do something fun so it’s not like my days are just school and sleep and it really messes you up

[@dylancarpenter7902]

Been here since 5k and max you’re one of my favorite KZbinrs, keep up the great work bro ❤️

[@MaxReisinger]

Dude that’s awesome!! Glad to have you here, thank you 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@manonjoly1383]

J'adore tes vidéos! Ta vision de la France est super intéressante (étant française) et ça me fait vraiment travaillé mon anglais! Merci beaucoup and good luck for this new year 🙏💞

[@miaomiao07]

I think you are very captivating with the contents. They are interesting and inspiring. Glad to be able to see you grow as well. All the best!

[@priscillanascimento4844]

I moved to Brazil when I was 13 and lived there for 5 years and I relate so much to the part where you talked about being comfortable again in your home country and being nervous when you're speaking in a language that you're not fluent in and hoping people understand you. It's nice to know I'm not the only one lol

[@gustav_gues]

Which country are you from?

[@aimeeuchida933]

I loveeeeeee YES THEORY! They are one of my favorite channels to watch. I really love your style of videos & I love how honest you are

[@tansy4453]

I’m so glad ur blowing up!! U really deserve it max!! Honestly editing, content and just straight up effort u put into ur vids is amazing xx here’s to the future!! 👏🏻❤️

[@ERMIT64]

3k + subs in 20 h. C’est superbe et frankly you deserve it. Keep up the great work Max

[@dragonlordmjm2462]

You sound so genuine. That's cool.

[@SwipsHimself]

I love all the different cinimatics in all of your different videos!

[@streif411]

37K and counting! Incredible but understandable, too. Love your videos, Max. And this reverse culture shock video is really awesome because it capsulizes the chief difference. . . mainly being out of your comfort zone in Aix but now, back in the USA, relief and a sense of how easy it is to function. You are more on automatic pilot here. There your senses were nearly always on full-scale alert, always figuring stuff out. So, your perceptions about coming back home being so easy play off against what was really great about Aix.

[@abigail-dk7cc]

YOU EXPLAIN THIS FEELING SOOOOOOO WELL!!!! I had to move to a different country, and then I moved back to the States and this is exactly what it felt like.

[@compteduneimparfaite5330]

ur so right about the thing like being uncomfortable like it helps a lot cause u have to do ur best to feel better so u improve urself all the time and u r progressing and that's the better way to progress even in the language than in ur life

[@caitlinmurray740]

Ok I literally moved to the south of France and came back around the same times you did! The stuff you’re talking about is exactly how I feel, but you express it much better

[@jademaia9075]

you're one of the youtubers i genuinely like watching. ur really cool

[@alextornberg4943]

the most kind person I think I've ever seen. wow

[@MaxReisinger]

Alex Tornberg 🙂

[@nicolasgerez3062]

It's crazy how well i undestood all the things you said even if i'm french ! You speak very clearly

[@kevinalejandro392]

I just discovered your page (through recommended) and I really enjoy the videos you’ve made documenting your life in another country. It reminded me of when I lived in the Caribbean for a year (very different to europe, but the idea of leaving home at a young age is relatable). Keep up the good work! Subscribed!

[@jobisider755]

Kevin Alejandro same

[@brianne4428]

to speak to the topic of lunch and class breaks, and the feeling of being constantly in a hurry in America, my school has 3 classes a day. The first and third class are immediately followed by a 30 minute "study hall", between that and third period, you only have a 10 minute break. the second and third classes have just a 40 minute lunch period. each class period is 1.5 hours, it can feel like a lot in one day especially with sports and other extracurricular activities. honestly the schedule i saw in your french public school video sounds luxurious.

[@aMaNdAc2017]

I love this video. When I moved back from France, listening to people speak English was a total sensory overload that was completely unexpected.

[@stefanie-om5xl]

FIRST !!! LOVE YOU MAX !!!

[@MaxReisinger]

Stevey Pie (:

[@Silver_Tortilla]

Hey dude just thought I'd leave a comment because I absolutely love your editing, it's ridiculous that you're only 16 and have such a talent for creating content that is genuinely enjoyable. Keep it up man :D

[@mariaduarte1451]

Omg! I really feel that someone understand how I feel every day it’s not easy grow in your country move to another one and start your life again new friends,food,lenguaje I really enjoy this video

[@vanmaa9771]

Vidéo assez intéressante, je pensais pas continuer à regarder tes vidéos à ton retour en Amérique mais j'aime bien !

[@Sa-fv5oo]

amour d'etats unis a france. excusez-moi mon francais est merde

[@zeith3795]

@@Sa-fv5oo 😂😂

[@olivierziou268]

@@Sa-fv5oo oui,je confirme, mais au moins on te comprends.

[@StudioNetcom]

@@Sa-fv5oo C'est tout de même plus évident de comprendre ton Français que celui d'un Parisien...

[@albertgarzajr3443]

It is so cool to hear you talk about this very interesting Watching this in class rn

[@logannicholas8035]

Congratulations on 40,000 subscribers. Way to go Max and certainly well deserved!!!

[@MaxReisinger]

Follow me on Instagram!! @maxbrsee instagram.com/maxbrsee/?hl=en 📲🌍🏞📸

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[@Nabamyopu]

Yo

[@watchgames3577]

I am Muhammad from Iraq. I hope to live in America. Can I do that?

[@knucklehoagies]

I went to France last year and I think the only thing I missed about the states was the informal culture or being able to walk into stores or speak to people without the constant formalities the way they do in France. That and the constant pressure to always dress fashionably even if you're just going to the store. American casualness is something I always preferred over French formality.... other than that, the overall quality of life in Europe I feel is much better than in the US.

[@aztechk3485]

I'm french (sorry for my broken english) and I spent 6 months in the usa few years ago and while I was looking your video I was like "this guy put words on what I have been through". Especially the feeling of "it never happened" or the "everybody speak english" (french for me) or again the "easy" thing. Anyway thanks for sharing your feeling because I think you got the things right.

[@emiliecoulon9575]

Thank you! Finally someone talked about it, I lived in London for a while and when I came back home in France, it felt more weird than comforting, the culture difference was kind of shocking

[@MaxReisinger]

I agree 100%

[@mattiewinter5811]

Oof two months late to this video, but it's good to see you adjusting so well. It helps having family around you who understand the experiences you had that you can talk to about how things are different. I was living in France for the tailend of 11 months and coming back I struggled A LOT mentally, physically healthwise, and just socially. Of course, I found myself and liked it better there than my home country which may attribute to my continued longing even a year later. But if you ever struggle with the shock or the difference, you do notice it less and less. Feeling like you were even there is totally normal.

[@pauline3499]

I'm genuinely happy I found your channel. One of those teen vloggers who have substance 🙌

[@katespaulding4563]

ugh yes someone finally put this feeling in words...

[@emiliobarradas]

Hey Max, once I graduated high school and went to college I started to realize just how restrictive high school life really is. Agreeing with what you said, traditional American schools give off a sense of urgency and create rush and immense amounts of anxiety that at times can be too much to handle. This really is so strange, because now being in college, it is almost the opposite. I certainly was under the impression that college life was more intense, stressful, and demanding than a high school student could imagine, but I have yet to experience these. Although college may be more difficult than high school, the true freedom that is given outweighs such difficulty. You are actually given time to reflect from the past, present, and into the future, unlike high school, allowing you to plan out your time more efficiently. Just wanted to mention this because it seems like secondary education in France is more similar to higher education here in the states. Anyways, I have enjoyed watching your videos; the increase in subs is well deserved. :)

[@makaylaa876]

This comment makes me so happy and excited to start college life. I'm a senior in high school right now and everything seems to be crammed into a week's curriculum. Then comes the anxiety of quizzes and tests.

[@livilulu0000]

I'm from the States and I lived in Quebec for 5 1/2 years for college. I completely relate to what you were saying about it just being easier to live in a place where you can just speak. I still sometimes thinking about what I have to plan to say, and then realize that I don't need to do that anymore That was the biggest thing for me when I moved back for sure. It has made me so much more confident.

[@stephaniew2073]

Living outside of your comfort zone is absolutely the best way to grow as a person. I lived in Korea for a year and I feel like I grew 5x while there.

[@denisse5835]

This it’s so true, I was so shocked when I heard Spanish when I came back, I miss like the whole experience, the struggling to understand, and seeing something new almost every day or even the big breaks from school, and it’s so weird because you start to feel like a foreigner in your own country and that personally freaks me out

[@kenandail9220]

so cool to see someone who’s also from Chapel Hill to document their life and tell their stories :)

[@amintatyana]

I know what you mean. I moved to the US and attended middle school there, but once I came back to Malaysia, it felt like that part of my life didn't happen at all! And then when I went to France for prep school and Uni, I felt like my soul found home, even though it was a completely different culture/language/way of life from mine. My life in France has shaped me so much, that I feel/think French after I came back to Kuala Lumpur many moons ago, and I still feel uncomfortable in my own country! My soul gets homesick for it's home but luckily I get to go back to France and visit the friends and family I've adopted along the way every 2 years or so. I'm glad you had the opportunity to live overseas. It really is the best maturing experience.

[@katerosebrito]

you’re channel is on the riseeee, i’m very fortunate to be one of the first to follow you

[@saylorhark7042]

your videos are amazing! they give a lot of insight into experiences that a lot of teens have with moving to another country. and your editing is SO COOL 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. you've definitely become my favorite youtube since you showed up in my recommendations.

[@TravelwithSimon]

Hi Max its great to see your channel going so well, hope you continue to use that great talent you have to continue making more videos. Travelling is good for character and the soul.

[@freeyourself6230]

This guy has more sense, maturity and intelligence than most of youtubers combined 😂

[@laurencrooks7640]

dude I feel you on so many levels my family moved every 2 or 3 years with my dad being in the military and I relate so much to everything you said

[@lilydawn3145]

I feel like I've had a similar experience to this, but like x20. My family moved to Mexico when I was 3 years old, I called America "English land" cause the only concept I had of it was that they spoke my language. And then i did the opposite of you, I went to America for 7 months and I was pretty out of my comfort zone, because my friend group in Mexico was completely different from America. I'm just glad I was able to be homeschooled for the 7 months! Thanks for the video.

[@aztechk3485]

I'm french (sorry for my broken english) and I spent 6 months in the usa few years ago and while I was looking your video I was like "this guy put words on what I have been through". Especially the feeling of "it never happened" or the "everybody speak english" (french for me). Anyway thanks for sharing your feeling because I think you got the things right.

[@gracerich4062]

Wow I’ve never talked to anyone else that’s been on sabbatical in another country and I literally feel the exact same after coming home. It’s insane how easy it was to come home and just settle right back in. I was also inspired by Yes Theory and the idea of seeking discomfort both in going there and coming back and I just keep smiling watching this video bc it feels like you get it which is really nice.

[@Cactus2sharp]

I studied abroad in Spain for only a month and it was a lot to take in, I can only imagine 7 months. respect to you, dude

[@nicktune1219]

Junior year is always the hardest. I'm currently taking 3 AP classes, running a club, and doing some extracurriculars. It always seems as if I don't have enough time. And short lunch defenitely adds to the time crunch. If we had a longer lunch, I would be able to go and manage my club business, but once I'm done eating I have 20 minutes left and that is certainly not enough time to study for the test in 6th period and go to the councelor to talk about fundraising and crap. It's either I get to eat my lunch, or I study and get other things done. I can't do both at the same time. And my AP classes are such a time commitment after school in terms of homework, I am always tired and need to nap, so I never have free time to do whatever.

[@leahumbert1340]

I think what you describe is what I went through after 6 months in Quebec and I came home to France and I just felt SO BORED. because everything was so easy.

[@arcelienicole]

I grew up in Philippines and moved here in Australia just 4 years ago and until now I’m still having culture shock and struggling but at the same time it’s a good challenge to urself it has good impact surviving on your own