Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal?           When I saw my acceptance letter, I was excited and quickly evaluated my offer. Like “Deal or No Deal”, I could choose to remain in my current state or to take a risk. I was on the edge and could not decide whether I want to participate in the program. Are you are...

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Traveling in Europe

Bruges, Belgium             Can you imagine buying a plane ticket from Germany to Edinburgh for only 12 € ? When I was in Germany, I purchased my ticket for just that price. I love travelling in Europe because the transportation fares are affordable, if you know the right...

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Money, Money, Money

One of the most important aspects of the program is budgeting or coming up with your own money. In fact, financing money is such a crucial part of the program that it is included in the interview process. When I had my interview three years ago, I knew very little about handling money. Do not worry if you are drawing a blank on budgeting,...

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Accepted and Going. Now What?

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[Link] Nacel Open Door

Nacel Open Door It is the organization that review applications for the CBYX vocational exchange program. This website has an updated application and relevant information pertaining to the program. http://www.nacelopendoor.org/traveling_scholarships....

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Applying to CBYX Program

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Meeting the family and craving for Thanksgiving Turkey

 Host family and homesicknessHave you ever wondered what life would be like staying with a new family for ten months? I have. To me, Germany sounded foreign and intimidating because it was a country that I have never set foot on. Before flying to Germany, I was worried that I would miss my family and that I would not get along with...

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