As I begin my German adventure, I'm overwhelmed with appreciation for my host family's kindness and warmth. They've opened their hearts and home to me, making this new chapter feel like a loving embrace. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found a second family that makes me feel so seen and supported.
Home away from home.
Never before have I won anything but when it came to a host family I clearly won the Lotto. My host family has done everything to not only make me part of their family but truly immerse me in the German culture. I could not have asked for more. This family will for always fill a large part of my heart.
Home away from home.
Never before have I won anything but when it came to a host family I clearly won the Lotto. My host family has done everything to not only make me part of their family but truly immerse me in the German culture. I could not have asked for more. This family will for always fill a large part of my heart.
I would be glad to live here now.
Geemany is very green compared to where I live in South Africa. The fact that there is real biking infrastructure is nice, but even better is the public transport. For only 49€ you can go almost anywhere in Germany with a Deutschland-ticket. The busses are well run as well as the trains. The Germans might not think so because the trains are often late, but to me, just the fact that they exist is nice. The food is not too far off from what i would normally eat and the strawberry jam is very tasty.
Host Family
Since I arrived here my host family welcomed me with open and warm arms. They are really amazing and kind and since I've been here we have done many tours and outings and also I've tried many new food, it is really a good experience.
Host Family Comment
I am loving my time here in Germany. My host family are amazing, they have shown me so much in my first week here! I’ve settled well into my school, and made some new friends. I love watching Euro games and playing board games with my family.
Host Family
Since arriving in Germany I have been enjoying it immensely , my host family are the sweetest people. They make me feel both welcome and accepted.It has only been a week and I can already say that is already the experience of a lifetime
My stay in Germany
At first it was a little bit scary and I was a little bit stressed. But now I am feeling much better and really enjoying it here in Germany. Germany is a beautiful country with very pretty buildings and forests! The time is already flying past!
Host Family
My host family is very nice and friendly! We are a but different but we get along very well.
Schüleraustausch vor 20 Jahren
Ich habe 2004 in den Sommerferien einen Schüleraustausch nach Südafrika gemacht. Der Aufenthalt in einem Township nahe Durban hat mich so sehr geprägt, dass ich nach meinem Abitur 2008 für ein FSJ nach Südafrika zurück gekehrt bin.
So viele Leute sagen, sie wollen nicht, dass diese schöne Zeit aufhört und so ging es mir auch. Also bin ich nach dem Ablauf des Jahres für weitere elf Jahre in Südafrika geblieben :) Danke an den FSA für diese lebensverändernde Erfahrung!!
Baie dankie!
Ich kann gar nicht in Worte fassen, wie dankbar ich für die unvergesslichen Erfahrungen bin.
Nachdem ich in den Sommerferien 2022 den 6-wöchigen Schüleraustausch bei einer unglaublich lieben Gastfamilie in Limpopo verbracht hatte und wir im Dezember meine Gastschwester in Hamburg willkommen heißen durften, habe ich mich entschieden, ein ganzes Auslandsjahr in Südafrika zu verbringen.
Im Juli 2023 flog ich nach Port Elisabeth und bin mittlerweile seit 7 Monaten in Südafrika.
Ich habe liebenswürdige Gastfamilien kennengelernt, durfte auch das Leben in Hostel-Schools kennenlernen, habe Freunde fürs Leben gefunden und fühle mich von der FSA unendlich gut betreut. Südafrika ist so ein großes Land, aber durch die FSA, wie eine Großfamilie miteinander verbunden.
Ich will noch gar nicht darüber nachdenken, dass es in 4 Monaten nach Hause geht. Ich will einfach nicht, dass diese unglaubliche Reise endet. Es stehen noch ein paar Sportveranstaltungen an, wie ein X-Terra Triathlon und das große Radrennen in Kapstadt. Mein nächster Step wird in Pretoria sein, wo ich dann auch viele meiner Freunde aus 2022 wiedertreffen werde. Die Region um Kapstadt wird immer einen besonderen Platz in meinem Herzen haben.
Ich möchte mich an dieser Stelle ganz besonders bei Petra&Suzanne (FSA) für die tolle Organisation bedanken. Danke, dass Ihr bislang immer so liebevolle Gastfamilien für mich gefunden habt und ich so viele Regionen in Südafrika kennenlernen durfte. Ich fühle mich immer richtig gut durch Euch betreut und als ein Teil der großen FSA-Familie.
Baie Dankie, wie man in Afrikaans sagen würden.
Gastfamilie
Liebe Frau Jacobi,
Wir wollten uns bei ihnen und dem ganzen FSA Freundeskreis Südafrika Team bedanken. Ab dem Zeitpunkt unserer E-Mail, das wir als Gastfamilie einen jungen Gast aus Südafrika bei uns aufnehmen würden, hat die Abwicklung und die Informationsvermittlung bestens geklappt. Alles super organisiert bis zum Schluss, man hatte immer einen Ansprechpartner, einfach ein Super Team die es mit sehr viel liebe und Professionalität machen. Vielen lieben Dank für die tolle Zusammenarbeit. Immer wieder gerne. 🇿🇦❤️🇩🇪❤️🇹🇷
Feedback
My stay so in Germany so far has been amazing! I really appreciate how accomodating my host family is. A few days have gone by so fast and I look forward to the rest of the time I will stay here.
How it is going
It has been great so far! The first day was a little overwhelming, but with about 3 hours of sleep it is understandable. After a good night’s rest, it has been an amazing experience, and I believe it will continue to be a wonderful journey!
My Stay so far
It was so far very nice and I felt welcome, anything I told my family I liked they made sure to do (for ex. I don't like quiet situations so when we are reading or playing board games where we tend to not speak, they will put ons ome music for me to listen to) They made sure that I am comfortable and understand that it is okay if I wanted some alone time or to not do something they are doing.
Cebella
I'm so happy to have this opportunity to experience Germany. My time here so has been great and I really enjoy getting to know Family Berghoff. Although there are definitely some cultural differences, it is very interesting to see how people live in another country. Thank you FSA for making this possible!
How it is going
My time so far in Germany has been very good. I am ahaving so much fun. My family is a perfect match and i feel very at home. They are so kind and help me so much and treat me like one of their own. I feel that i couldnt have a better family than whom i have now. The school is definitely a different experience but it is interesting to see how things work in Germany. But i have nothing bad to say. Alles ist sehrrr schön!!
Elzette Labuschagne
Ich freue mich sehr, meine Gastfamilie kennenzulernen, insbesondere meine Gastschwester Norina. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, alles zu erleben, was Deutschland zu bieten hat.
Elzette Labuschagne
Ich freue mich sehr, meine Gastfamilie kennenzulernen, insbesondere meine Gastschwester Norina. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, alles zu erleben, was Deutschland zu bieten hat.
Elzette Labuschagne
We as parents of Elzette Labuschagne are very excited for her to visit Germany and her host family in Bielefeld. She is excited to meet her new family and be a part of their family life. (Böker family)
Host family comment
As I begin my German adventure, I'm overwhelmed with appreciation for my host family's kindness and warmth. They've opened their hearts and home to me, making this new chapter feel like a loving embrace. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found a second family that makes me feel so seen and supported.
Home away from home.
Never before have I won anything but when it came to a host family I clearly won the Lotto. My host family has done everything to not only make me part of their family but truly immerse me in the German culture. I could not have asked for more. This family will for always fill a large part of my heart.
Home away from home.
Never before have I won anything but when it came to a host family I clearly won the Lotto. My host family has done everything to not only make me part of their family but truly immerse me in the German culture. I could not have asked for more. This family will for always fill a large part of my heart.
I would be glad to live here now.
Geemany is very green compared to where I live in South Africa. The fact that there is real biking infrastructure is nice, but even better is the public transport. For only 49€ you can go almost anywhere in Germany with a Deutschland-ticket. The busses are well run as well as the trains. The Germans might not think so because the trains are often late, but to me, just the fact that they exist is nice. The food is not too far off from what i would normally eat and the strawberry jam is very tasty.
Host Family
Since I arrived here my host family welcomed me with open and warm arms. They are really amazing and kind and since I've been here we have done many tours and outings and also I've tried many new food, it is really a good experience.
Host Family Comment
I am loving my time here in Germany. My host family are amazing, they have shown me so much in my first week here! I’ve settled well into my school, and made some new friends. I love watching Euro games and playing board games with my family.
Host Family
Since arriving in Germany I have been enjoying it immensely , my host family are the sweetest people. They make me feel both welcome and accepted.It has only been a week and I can already say that is already the experience of a lifetime
My stay in Germany
At first it was a little bit scary and I was a little bit stressed. But now I am feeling much better and really enjoying it here in Germany. Germany is a beautiful country with very pretty buildings and forests! The time is already flying past!
Host Family
My host family is very nice and friendly! We are a but different but we get along very well.
Schüleraustausch vor 20 Jahren
Ich habe 2004 in den Sommerferien einen Schüleraustausch nach Südafrika gemacht. Der Aufenthalt in einem Township nahe Durban hat mich so sehr geprägt, dass ich nach meinem Abitur 2008 für ein FSJ nach Südafrika zurück gekehrt bin.
So viele Leute sagen, sie wollen nicht, dass diese schöne Zeit aufhört und so ging es mir auch. Also bin ich nach dem Ablauf des Jahres für weitere elf Jahre in Südafrika geblieben :) Danke an den FSA für diese lebensverändernde Erfahrung!!
Baie dankie!
Ich kann gar nicht in Worte fassen, wie dankbar ich für die unvergesslichen Erfahrungen bin.
Nachdem ich in den Sommerferien 2022 den 6-wöchigen Schüleraustausch bei einer unglaublich lieben Gastfamilie in Limpopo verbracht hatte und wir im Dezember meine Gastschwester in Hamburg willkommen heißen durften, habe ich mich entschieden, ein ganzes Auslandsjahr in Südafrika zu verbringen.
Im Juli 2023 flog ich nach Port Elisabeth und bin mittlerweile seit 7 Monaten in Südafrika.
Ich habe liebenswürdige Gastfamilien kennengelernt, durfte auch das Leben in Hostel-Schools kennenlernen, habe Freunde fürs Leben gefunden und fühle mich von der FSA unendlich gut betreut. Südafrika ist so ein großes Land, aber durch die FSA, wie eine Großfamilie miteinander verbunden.
Ich will noch gar nicht darüber nachdenken, dass es in 4 Monaten nach Hause geht. Ich will einfach nicht, dass diese unglaubliche Reise endet. Es stehen noch ein paar Sportveranstaltungen an, wie ein X-Terra Triathlon und das große Radrennen in Kapstadt. Mein nächster Step wird in Pretoria sein, wo ich dann auch viele meiner Freunde aus 2022 wiedertreffen werde. Die Region um Kapstadt wird immer einen besonderen Platz in meinem Herzen haben.
Ich möchte mich an dieser Stelle ganz besonders bei Petra&Suzanne (FSA) für die tolle Organisation bedanken. Danke, dass Ihr bislang immer so liebevolle Gastfamilien für mich gefunden habt und ich so viele Regionen in Südafrika kennenlernen durfte. Ich fühle mich immer richtig gut durch Euch betreut und als ein Teil der großen FSA-Familie.
Baie Dankie, wie man in Afrikaans sagen würden.
Gastfamilie
Liebe Frau Jacobi,
Wir wollten uns bei ihnen und dem ganzen FSA Freundeskreis Südafrika Team bedanken. Ab dem Zeitpunkt unserer E-Mail, das wir als Gastfamilie einen jungen Gast aus Südafrika bei uns aufnehmen würden, hat die Abwicklung und die Informationsvermittlung bestens geklappt. Alles super organisiert bis zum Schluss, man hatte immer einen Ansprechpartner, einfach ein Super Team die es mit sehr viel liebe und Professionalität machen. Vielen lieben Dank für die tolle Zusammenarbeit. Immer wieder gerne. 🇿🇦❤️🇩🇪❤️🇹🇷
Feedback
My stay so in Germany so far has been amazing! I really appreciate how accomodating my host family is. A few days have gone by so fast and I look forward to the rest of the time I will stay here.
How it is going
It has been great so far! The first day was a little overwhelming, but with about 3 hours of sleep it is understandable. After a good night’s rest, it has been an amazing experience, and I believe it will continue to be a wonderful journey!
My Stay so far
It was so far very nice and I felt welcome, anything I told my family I liked they made sure to do (for ex. I don't like quiet situations so when we are reading or playing board games where we tend to not speak, they will put ons ome music for me to listen to) They made sure that I am comfortable and understand that it is okay if I wanted some alone time or to not do something they are doing.
Cebella
I'm so happy to have this opportunity to experience Germany. My time here so has been great and I really enjoy getting to know Family Berghoff. Although there are definitely some cultural differences, it is very interesting to see how people live in another country. Thank you FSA for making this possible!
How it is going
My time so far in Germany has been very good. I am ahaving so much fun. My family is a perfect match and i feel very at home. They are so kind and help me so much and treat me like one of their own. I feel that i couldnt have a better family than whom i have now. The school is definitely a different experience but it is interesting to see how things work in Germany. But i have nothing bad to say. Alles ist sehrrr schön!!
Elzette Labuschagne
Ich freue mich sehr, meine Gastfamilie kennenzulernen, insbesondere meine Gastschwester Norina. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, alles zu erleben, was Deutschland zu bieten hat.
Elzette Labuschagne
Ich freue mich sehr, meine Gastfamilie kennenzulernen, insbesondere meine Gastschwester Norina. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, alles zu erleben, was Deutschland zu bieten hat.
Elzette Labuschagne
We as parents of Elzette Labuschagne are very excited for her to visit Germany and her host family in Bielefeld. She is excited to meet her new family and be a part of their family life. (Böker family)