CBYXer Caroline had the chance to meet her uncle's host family from when he was a participant. She shared, "They invited me to join their family in Dusseldorf. I had an amazing time with them and I was able to see just how important a host family relationship can be years later."

Last week, German CBYX-YP participants gathered in Washington, DC for their Civic Education Workshop. This workshop helped participants gain more familiarity with U.S. history and government, as well as contextualize their role in U.S.-German relations. #cbyxppp #CulturalVistas

American CBYX young professional participants met last week in Nuremberg for their midyear seminar. Together, they reflected on their experiences in Germany so far, prepared for their internship phase, and took part in cultural excursions around the city. #cbyxppp #CulturalVistas

Coming from northern CO, #CBYXPPP Vocational Jack is living in Freiburg - progressing his German language skills, learning the German culture, and teaching and sharing American culture. He has already had some of the best adventures and made tons of lifelong friends. #NODdiscover

Congratulations to our December students of the month, TJ from Osnabrück, Germany placed in Texas and Alexander from Illinois placed in Baden-Wuerttemburg, Germany. We’re so proud of our students for sharing their experiences during their exchange year! #cbyxppp #cieecbyx

May your new year start Sanssouci (without worries) like Schloss Sanssouci in Potsdam. How did you ring in 2025? With fireworks or Bleigießen or a showing of A Table for One? #cbyxppp #cieecbyx #germany #exchangestudent

Noah and his host family enjoyed hosting a Christmas party at their house. Everyone had a great time, and Noah really enjoyed showing them around the house. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! 🎄🎁 #cbyxppp #asseconnect

‘Tis the season to give back to your host community. ❄️🎄🎅 Malte spends a lot of his time volunteering with his host family. He is pictured volunteering at his community church, preparing snowmobile trails, and volunteering at a recycling factory. #asseconnect #cbyxppp

‘Tis the season to give back to your host community. 🎄❄️🎅 Emil volunteered for the College Station Noon Lions Club Christmas sells. All proceeds from the tree sells will benefit Lions service projects, charities supported by Lions clubs, and local charities. #cbyxppp

Edward shares, "Food has been a great way to connect with my host family. They are Austrian and I'm Korean-American. We decided that we could share more about our culture's cuisines by making a cultural dish. We made Jiajangmyeon (black bean paste noodles)" #cbyxppp #AFSeffect

The 2025 Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (#CDAF) for U.S. #ExchangeAlumni is now open. Win up to $10,000 to design a community service project related to #cdaf2025 themes. Spread the word, learn more, and apply by Wednesday, February 5 at

Current CBYX participants, how is your year going so far? #cbyxppp #CulturalVistas #ExchangeOurWorld

Several German CBYX Young Professionals recently attended the German American Conference at Harvard University, the U.S.’s largest student-led conference on transatlantic relationships. Well done to these citizen ambassadors! #cbyxppp #CulturalVistas

There is still time to apply for the 2025-26 #CBYXPPP Vocational Scholarship! More info at #NODdiscover #ExchangeOurWorld

Happy Thanksgiving! So grateful for this 24-25 #CBYXPPP Vocational cohort and our wonderful #NODdiscover German partner, ODI! There is still time to apply for the 25-26 #CBYXPPP Vocational Scholarship by Dec 2; check out

Congratulations to Carissa D. and Magda J., our CBYX Participants of the Month for November! Read all about their time on-program by visiting #cbyxppp #Germany #exchangeourworld

Happy International Education Week! IEW means international students around the U.S. will be making presentations about their home country and culture. Be on the lookout near you and expand your knowledge! #cbyxppp #exchangestudent ##exchangeourworld #germany #cieecbyx

Kira is having a great time running varsity cross country for her school and participating in the school culinary program. She's been participating in all of the senior activities including spray painting her name on one of the roads. #cbyxppp #ExchangeOurWorld #ASSEconnect

As part of the program, all CBYX Exchange Program students will attend the CBYX Civic Education Workshop in the Washington, DC area. The first workshop began this past Sunday. #cbyxppp #ExchangeOurWorld #exchangestudent #ASSEconnect

Don't forget! The 2025-26 CBYX High School Application is open until this Friday! Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 PM Pacific on November 8. Don't wait, apply today! #cbyxppp #ExchangeOurWorld #germany #ApplyNow #applytoday