Peyton Carrington graduated in May 2021 with a degree in Communications and Event Management from High Point University. William grew up in Red Hook, NY in the Hudson Valley. His goal is to help others understand how they can be environmental advocates. Due to the pandemic, Zuka'a returned to the US abruptly to be with her family. Safety is our top priority and program implementers adhere carefully to policies and best-practices that promote the well-being of the participant and their host family. They would like to study ecology and agriculture while in Germany. Emine intends to use this experience to become a more versatile and globally-minded professional in her field and hopes to pursue an MBA upon her return to the US. Michael Thompson graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelors of Multidisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Sustainability and a Bachelor of Arts in German with a minor in Philosophy. She intends to pursue working in a non-profit setting dedicated to the arts and the local community. (800) 333-3802 ext. Her writing has been published by the Wilson Center, Disability & Society, and the Jackson School of International Studies International Policy Institute. I am assuming it will come out with the YES . info@yfu.org 109 likes, 3 comments - B L A C K S Q U A D (@blacksquad_photography) on Instagram: "Semifinalist - @_aman_am_358 (Non photographer) Representing- Nagpur , India . Now with the book closed on college, Trevor sets his sights on Germany where he would like to one day live, working as a lawyer or human resources manager. She will be freelancing until she leaves for Germany. She intends to pursue an internship in Sexual Health Education to learn more about Germany's Sexual Health Education Curriculum and Sexual Health services provided by their Health Care system. Do you mind telling me what youre wearing to the interview? Currently, Charlotte works as Communications Associate at The Glimmerglass Festival, an opera company in upstate New York. The restrictions above apply only to in-person programs taking place outside the United States. When she was not in class, you could find her volunteering with her service organization, working for her university's Concierge desk, or at the barn horseback riding for a local equestrian professional. The U.S. Department of State is committed to representing the diversity of the United States through the participants in the CBYX program. I got an email today during second block at school. During the exchange, she wants to learn more about computer science, Germany, and their approach to data privacy, cybersecurity, and machine learning. Jack Wingate is a queer filmmaker that hopes to continue creating documentaries that explore ideas of community, family, and identity. Generally speaking, German policy supports multiculturalism and so do many Germans, which makes the country generally welcoming to travelers from diverse backgrounds. www.yfuusa.org. Thanks! For a period ending one year following the termination of such employment, association, or service: The CBYX high school program is implemented regionally by four organizations across the U.S. She participated and competed in heschool'schapter for DECA. Find out the impact of ECA exchange programs and initiatives in each U.S. state. Suite 104 Peyton enjoys being active and outdoor activities and often goes hiking, biking, kayaking, etc. Deborah graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a degree in Digital Media Studies with minors in History and Business. In Germany, she intendsto intern in the field of refugee resettlement in order tolearn about the county's strategies for welcoming refugees and asylum seekers. He intends on pursuing an internship or apprenticeship in a Rathaus to learn more about the legislative process in Germany. Thats more than 1 in 5 people! Felix Torres graduated from the University of Vermont in 2018 and worked for The New York Times until the start of CYBX. Participants are enrolled in the U.S. Department of States Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive emergency notifications from the U.S. Embassy. While the application is open, many of our CBYX partners organize virtual events where applicants can talk directly with alumni about their experiences and we encourage you to participate in one of those sessions. Senior Director of CBYX Daniel Villanueva stated, We are not only excited to again be able to facilitate this important transatlantic exchange program in person this year, but also that the Fellows represent a diverse cross-section of the USA. This year, the most scholarship recipients hail from the states of New York, California, and Florida, and Texas. The program is designed to strengthen ties between U.S. and German youth, improve their career skills through formal study and work experience, and expand their perspectives and awareness of each other's culture, society, history, and politics. The U.S. Department of State partners with four organizations for the recruitment of U.S. citizens and placement of German participants with host families in the United States. We want American CBYX participants to represent the diversity of the United States to our German host families and host communities. The German Bundestag partners with five organizations for the recruitment of German citizens and placement of American citizens in Germany. Fatima plans to pursue an internship in immigration policy research and volunteer with migrant-facing organizations while in Germany. I'm a bit nervous about the prospect of going to Germany and would like someone I could talk to who is feeling the same. His professional interests include international trade, transatlantic relations, supply chain management, consulting, and information services. The Bureau is committed to fairness, equity and inclusion. in German, and a minor in actuarial science. She has a budding career in content creation and copywriting and hopes to grow in these relevant fields. Students will live with a host family, attend a German high school, and learn of the German language and culture, allowing for a full immersion experience. Currently, the program hosts approximately 360 German and 350 U.S. participants each year. When heading over to Germany, he hopes to pursue an internship in the automotive industry with a focus on using machine learning to help with the automation process. 51.4% of fellows come from public universities, 4.3% of fellows come from community colleges, 44% of fellows had little to no German language skills, 7 educational institutions have more than one student or alum represented in the cohort, 41.4% of fellows come from humanities fields, 7.1% of fellows come from vocational fields, Your email address will not be published. 19 votes, 46 comments. Jamauri Bryan recently graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Family, Youth, & Community Sciences. The Congress-Bundestag Young Exchange (CBYX) was established in 1983 by a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag to strengthen ties. Benjamin hopes to study urban planning techniques throughout Germany and implement these ideas when he returns to the United States. While in Germany, Zo would like to continue learning Yiddish and German, explore bakeries, and pet many dogs. Telephone: 1 800 AFS-INFO Address: 120 Wall Street Floor 4 New York, NY 10005 About AFS AFS programs foster transformation that lasts a lifetime. During his fellowship with CBYX he aims to gain a deeper understanding of these topics and learn more about German culture, language, and society. (Same for Germany students to go to the U.S) It lets the student learn the German Cultural and language not only as a tourist but as an actual resident! Cultural Vistas administers the CBYX for Young Professionals program through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of States Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange. He has a variety of experiences in the design and home construction industry. All participants are discouraged from completing U.S.-based coursework while in Germany. Attn: CBYX 600 Southborough Drive Suite 104 South Portland, ME 04106 1-800-448-9944 cb@ciee.org www.ciee.org/cbyx YFU implements the program for Americans from the states of AL, AR, IA, IL, IN, LA, MI, MO, MS, TN, and WI 3995 Fashion Square Boulevard Suite 2 Saginaw, MI 48603 1-800-TEENAGE info@yfu.org www.yfuusa.org What are the travel dates? Peter hopes to, one day, work for the United States Department of State, the United Nations, or the European Union. She hopes to work for a museum or library one day. Adventures of a PPPler in Cologne! Her writing can be found in ART PAPERS, Femme Art Review, and other publications. She has been working as a consultant for a digital transformation company while living and exploring San Francisco. CBYX semi-finalist . He is very interested in sustainable energy practices and technology, and the American energy transition. Additional resources for LGBTQ+ students are shared with participants before departing for Germany and can be made available upon request during the application process. After graduation, she supported The Conference On Jewish Materials Claims Against Germany with hardship payments to Holocaust survivors around the world and archival research. Our host families may be located anywhere throughout Germany, including in urban, suburban, and rural communities, and may nor may not speak English. Over the past several years we have made significant progress on increasing the diversity of American CBYXers, but much work and learning remains to be done. Americans who are from urban areas and are placed in rural areas may need support in adjusting to the different types of socialization opportunities in rural areas. Moreover, it helps to strengthen the relationship between the U.S and Germany. My daughter did NSLI-Y (Arabic Summer) a few years ago and my son is a semifinalist for Korean. At the end of July, Zuka'a will be returning to Germany to complete a CBYX fellowship. Dates vary year-to-year, and according to your local organization; please see the How to Apply page for a sample timeline. It is our pleasure to announce the newest cohort of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals program! CBYX has many alumni who identify as LGBTQ+ who have had amazing exchange years. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and camping, singing in choirs, and learning about politics. Brian Tang recently graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Similarly, German participants acquaint Americans with German culture and perspectives. Our program implementers are not credit-granting institutions and only the U.S. institution where you seek credit can make credit determinations. She graduated from Duke University summa cum laude in 2020, where she studied art history and public policy as a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow. Liz Warner graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2018 with a double major in Plan II and History. She holds a degree in International Studies from the University of Washington and will continue on to a master's in foreign service at Georgetown University in Fall 2022. 86K subscribers in the chanceme community. Prior to leaving for the CBYX program, Alexis will be completing her first year in her first job post-graduation. Your email address will not be published. Those organizations are AFS-Germany, GIVE, Experiment, Partnership International, and Youth for Understanding-Germany.Applications from U.S. high school students are accepted at:http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/app/To host a German CBYX high school scholarship recipient in your home visit:http://hosting.state.govInformation for German high school students and families wishing to host can be found on the German Bundestag website:https://www.bundestag.de/ppp, Vocational School Graduates (18-19 year olds)The CBYX Vocational program is offered to Americans seeking experience in Germany.Participants in the CBYX Vocational program, who are graduating American secondary school seniors with an interest in vocational training programs, live with host families in Germany. When she's not focusing on her career, she loves exploring off the beaten path, learning new cultures, and expanding her views on the world. We encourage you to express information important to your identity with your American implementing organization as soon as possible, so that our German partners can review this information early in the host family placement process. Trevor then continued to study the language in college at the University of Virginia where he secured two majors: one in German literature and the other in English. She has been working as a Florist and student manager at Tiger Garden for 4 years and will be working at Tiger Garden and with Sugarberry Blooms, a mid-Missouri wedding Florist, until she leaves for Germany. I personally recommend going with a business professional look since you want to show that youre taking this seriously. 10117 Berlin Yes! In Germany, she hopes to intern with sustainable businesses that align with her diverse skill set and these interests. CONGRESS-BUNDESTAG YOUTH EXCHANGE (CBYX) SCHOOL COUNSELOR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) Who is eligible to apply? A pantsuit perhaps? Ezra Roesch graduated this May from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a second major in Environmental Studies. 1 Like . He is excited to represent his country as a civilian ambassador in the CBYX program. Marta Rardin graduated from Muhlenberg College in 2020 with a major in Environmental Science, and a minor in Religion Studies. Haley Shackford graduated from Manchester Central High School class of 2019. Klsch and a side of Bratwurst! He also served as a peer academic for 3 years at the UAH Student Success Centerproviding peer support to students of mathematics and physics. There is no one size fits all method to approaching a question about your gender or sexuality in Germany. Harrison Branner is from the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, where he spent his childhood raising bees and chickens among forested mountains and rolling cow fields. Kennedy is passionate about the arts and is looking forward to hopefully interning with a German theatre or museum. As the aim of the program is to provide an immersive experience, participants remain on the program for the duration of the program. in Materials Science and Engineering. Abigail Megginson graduated from the University of West Florida in 2019 with a double major in Journalism and Political Science. As citizen diplomats, CBYX participants are encouraged to share their personal life experiences and perspectives with their hosts. He hopes to take the connections he makes in Germany back to the United States and collaborate with German Engineers and Scientists as part of his career in research and engineering development. Suite 2 Together, they tracked disinformation campaigns targeting women in public life, as well as envisioned policy solutions to stem the spread of disinformation. Of course, like any year in your life there will be challenges, but most of our alumni have reported that their experience was overwhelmingly positive. Volunteer host families, schools, and communities across the United States and Germany all play a key role in achieving program success.CBYX provides opportunities to Americans:High School Students (15-18 year olds)Vocational School Graduates (18-19 year olds)Young Professionals (18.5-24 year olds)In addition, Americans can explore German culture without leaving home by hosting a CBYX participant. He intends to pursue further education by studying Engineering within German and expanding his knowledge of the German language and culture. We encourage all Americans to apply, so that each CBYX cohort of citizen ambassadors reflects our nations diversity. A month later, I got an email for my interview taking place in mid-February. The program provides anetwork of supportthrough reputable international exchange organizations, field staff, trained volunteers, and carefully screened host families to ensure the safety and success of the participants exchange experience. She currently freelances as a cameraperson and drone operator for Vice News and several feature-length documentary productions. About. Once in Germany, all exchange students can expect a period of adjustment as they work to adapt to their new surroundings, using the tools provided during pre-departure preparations. Ill be writing how my interview went, and hopefully giving good advice on what you can do to prepare for the big day. Ultimately, each participant will need to decide how much and at what time they are comfortable sharing their life experiences with others, just as you would in the United States. Resources for students of color are shared with participants before departing for Germany and can be made available upon request during the application process. After the program, she hopes to start a software engineering job, tutor German, and support cultural exchange between the US and Germany. She hopes to gain experience that will help her further emphasize the importance of Sexual Health Education to communities at risk. In the future he intends to learn more about and work in large scale sustainable design. In his free time, Peter likes to be outdoors, cook, and play saxophone or clarinet. She plans to use her time in Germany to deepen her understanding of how community engagement is used in the design and development of German landscapes. The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange, or CBYX, program is a dynamic and immersive exchange program jointly offered by the U.S. and German governments. While otherorganizations are CIEE (South East and Puerto Rico), ASSE (North West), FLAG (South West), and YFU (Mid US). I'm a high schooler who's a semi-finalist in the CBYX program. She intends to pursue an internship in Logistics or Supply Chain Management and hopes to expand her German language skills during her time abroad. She graduated from Harvard College in 2019 with a degree in Sociology and Education Studies. The High School and Young Professional components are reciprocal, with Americans going to Germany and Germans coming to America. in Urban Studies and a minor in Hispanic Studies. He has a passion for the outdoors and loves any type of adventure. She will be waitressing at a popular restaurant in Boston until she departs for Germany in August. The CBYX program is a reciprocal exchange; in addition to the 250 American CBYX high school students studying in Germany, a similar number of German students also come to the U.S. to live with volunteer host families and attend high school! You will be expected to attend classes, engage actively, and give your very best effort at academic achievement in your assigned class. Strong selection preference is given to those who have not previously participated in an in-person exchange program or lived abroad for six months or more during the past five years. CBYX welcomes applications from all eligible U.S. citizens regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, geographic location, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. No previous language experience is required for the CBYX program!As citizen ambassadors, American CBYX participants represent the spirit, values, and diversity of the United States. Elise Alexander is originally from Denver, Colorado. Charlotte Maskelony recently graduated from Oberlin Conservatory with a major in Classical Vocal Performance and a minor in German. Please email us at CBYX@afsusa.org with your feedback. (LogOut/ Information you provide will be used to place you in the most well-suited placement available. Her interests are situated at the nexus of disinformation, technology policy, and foreign affairs. Paul graduated from DePaul University in 2020 with a bachelor's in International Studies and a minor in Journalism. She hopes to gain a global perspective of the technology industry, which will be usein a product management role in the future. Change). in mathematics, a B.A. Since graduating, she has worked in the entertainment industry in varying capacities at companies like A+E Networks, NBCUniversal, and WarnerMedia. Trevor Bailey was born in the suburbs of Chicago and grew up in a rural part of Chesapeake, Virginia. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Patrick Wolff graduated from Wesleyan University in May of 2021 with a double major in Economics and German Studies and a minor in Data Analysis. For the culminating project of her college career, she created a concept sustainable childrens clothing brand, combining her interests in branding and soft goods design. Jennafer Schweyen just graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a B.S. She will be working as an Ohio State tour guide and volunteering before leaving for Germany. Find additional up-to-date statistics, facts, and information about Germany on the Facts about Germany website. She intends to find an internship at a sustainable business consultancy and is looking forward to learning about sustainable urbanism while in Germany. Sorry if this sounds confusing, but it was about 2:00 in the morning when I wrote this. Yes! Please note: Students may participate in this program during a gap year as long as they fall within In Germany, program implementers provide each participant with guidance and support from both a local implementing organization representative and a national office with emergency contact procedures. Your regional implementing organization is determined by your U.S. home state. Anastasia Kallish graduated from the College of DuPage with an Associate of Arts but plans on completing her bachelor's in International Relations and/or Cultural Studies. The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals is a fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals, between the ages of 18-24, the opportunity to spend one year in each other's countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program. My interview is soon I feel prepared but is there any advice or tips y'all can offer/ wished you knew beforehand? Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) The (CBYX)program offers secondary school students the chance to spend a year in Germany living with host families, attending a German school, and participating in community life. With her recent acceptance to the CBYX fellowship, she intends to pursue an internship in the journalism field in Germany, continuing her passion for documenting and sharing stories taking place in the world. 1-800-TEENAGE CBYX / PPP Scholarship Ehrenamt Ehrenamtlicher Ehrenamtlicher Youth For Understanding . Zo graduated from Binghamton University in May 2020 with majors in History and Middle East & North Africa studies, and a minor in Human Rights. The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange, or CBYX, program is a dynamic and immersive exchange program jointly offered by the U.S. and German governments. Alec Twining is a recent graduate from Calvin University, where he majored in Electrical Engineering and German. Since graduating in 2018 he has been working as an Engineer Technician under the Army Research and Engineering Development at the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory. Arabic AY. In Germany, he will explore and write about the experiences of migrants, the sexual expression of gay and queer groups, and the combined effect of these experiences on the process of building community in a setting with political tensions over immigration. McKinleigh Lair is a documentary cinematographer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. You will depart in late summer (July, August or September) and return in June or July of the following year. In Germany, she intends to pursue an internship in floristry, flower farming, or floral wholesale in order to gain a deeper understanding of the floral industry on an international level. The five companies that run the regions are AFS (Northeast), CIEE (Southeast), YFU (Midwest), FLAG (Southwest), and ASSE (Northwest + Alaska, Hawaii). He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies, with a minor in German. All U.S. and German program offices additionally provide 24/7 emergency hotlines. During her time in Germany, she hopes to work in the tourism industry planning events. Paige Censale (19) is a 2019 graduate of Squalicum High School located in Bellingham, WA, and a student at El Paso Community College. The Department of State has conducted study abroad exchange programs for American high school students safely and successfully since the launch of CBYX in 1983, NSLI-Y in 2006, and YES Abroad in 2009. www.ciee.org/cbyx, YFU implements the program for Americans from the states of AL, AR, IA, IL, IN, LA, MI, MO, MS, TN, and WI, 3995 Fashion Square Boulevard Sharing questions and concerns with your implementing organization and learning about your host community can help you consider how you want to respond to questions while youre abroad. All semis were required to submit an Introduction Video (see mine here). Washington He currently works as a teacher and uses the most cutting-edge research to implement innovative curricula for younger children. This sub is for anyone who wants feedback from others about their chances of Molly Wells just graduated from Vanderbilt University with degrees in Religious Studies and German. He studied abroad during his junior year in Germany. Since then he has worked at a Start-up and an elementary school. Abigail hopes to one day have a career covering international news. The fellowship is open to candidates in all career fields between the ages of 18 and 24 who are interested in a year of academic, professional, and cultural exchange. He is excited to visit Germany for the first time and learn about the use of technology in German society. According to the Facts about Germany website, a service of FAZIT Communication GmbH and the German Federal Foreign Office in Berlin, approximately 19 million Germans have a migratory background. CBYXs high school program is administered regionally by the four well-established international exchange organizations listed below. Although the future is uncertain, Zane envisions himself developing innovative ways for people to self-govern and add value to their surroundings. 1-800-448-9944 Scholarships Fully Funded US Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program 2020/21. 600 Southborough Drive Once back in the United States, she intends to obtain a Ph.D. in either sociopolitical geography.
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