YFU Germany (CBYX) 2015-2016

From beginning to end, YFU was fantastic about telling us what to expect. From logistics to travel to programs to exchange curves, I and my host family, for one, were always informed and reminded well in advance of important dates and events (sometimes too much, perhaps!). Some things--like the language, finding activities/friends, etc.--depend very much on the individual exchange student, so that I will not divulge too much into. I will say, however, that even though the host family is also a chance of compatibility, mine was truly lovely, and I am at least thankful that YFU has the great measures and savoir faire to be able to find those wonderful families willing to open their hearts and homes.
In Germany, I was in Bavaria, and seem to have undergone a somewhat different experience from others in Germany with my local area rep--in short, Daniela and Karl Lutz were fantastic. They frequently organized get-togethers for the students in the Augsburg area (city tours, Christmas cookie making, host family dinners, etc.!) and were almost a second German home to me especially. I had no major problems with school or host family or such that I needed to report to my area rep specifically, but if I did, I'm positive that they would have been fantastic in supporting me and finding solutions.