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Student exchange: Denver young people experience the unique cellar festival!
A class from Denver experiences a school exchange in the Haßberge. Students share impressions of culture and tradition.
Student exchange: Denver young people experience the unique cellar festival!
An exciting week lies behind the students of the Ebener Friedrich-rückert-Gymnasium in the Haßbergen. For three weeks they had visitors from Denver, Colorado, where students Reyce Roedema, Joseph Leishman and Austin Lewis were able to share their experiences in Germany. The focus was on getting to know the local culture, and the traditional cellar festival in Kraisdorf in particular caused great enthusiasm, as nothing comparable exists in Colorado. This reports np-coburg.de.
The students are impressed by the warmth and hospitality of the German families. Reyce Roedema talks about the many new experiences that accompanied him in this short time. “The differences in everyday life are really exciting,” says Reyce. This type of exchange not only brings a refreshing perspective on one's own life, but also promotes understanding of other cultures.
Insight into everyday American school life
An integral part of these exchange programs is the opportunity to get to know different types of schools and their differences better. There are both public and private high schools in the United States, each offering different requirements and experiences. On exchangeyear.de explains that public schools are funded by taxpayers' money and are free to the local population, while international students require a J1 visa and must find a host family. Private schools, on the other hand, require the F1 visa and are financed through school fees, which can vary significantly.
Another exciting aspect is the class size: private schools offer smaller groups and therefore more individual attention, while public schools often have up to 30 students per class. This leads to greater student responsibility. In addition, the curricula differ significantly: while public schools follow a state-regulated curriculum, private schools enjoy more freedom in choosing subjects and can offer specialized programs.
Extracurricular life and regulations
Both types of schools have their advantages when it comes to extracurricular activities. In public schools, offerings are often broader due to the larger student body, while private schools offer specialized clubs and more intensive participation in activities. These differences often make it difficult for young people to make the right decision, especially when one considers the possible costs of around 12,000 to 16,000 euros for public schools and 26,000 to 29,000 euros for private schools.
The choice of school depends not only on personal interests, but also on financial possibilities. But the exchange ultimately revealed one thing in an impressive way: cultural differences are not a hurdle, but an opportunity for enrichment. The young people from Denver not only made new friends, but also gained valuable insights into the German way of life and thus broadened their horizons.