If I were to tell myself, a year ago, that right now I would be experiencing Germany and all it has to offer, I would not have believed it. Taking part in this programme has been a life-changing experience. Not only have I been able to see the other side of the world, but I have been able to experience Germany, its culture and its people first-handedly. It has opened my eyes to the world beyond the comforting familiarity of South Africa.
During my first few days in Germany, I was overwhelmed by the language, culture and practices of the country and longed for a sense of familiarity. This, however, forced me to open up my mind and embrace the differences this country had to offer.
If you are unsure whether or not you would like to participate in this programme, I would highly recommend it - you will be exposed to so many different challenges and experiences which will only benefit your self-confidence.
Best experience!
This truly is one of the best life changing experiences ever! Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity and for being so prepared and organised!
eventful
Dear Petra
Wow! It’s been quite an eventful two weeks in Deutschland and I forgot to have a look at my emails.
I’m certainly enjoying every moment here and I found that the first week here went more smoother than I had anticipated. I noticed that I felt quite the same during my second week, but i also felt a very slight longing for familiarity. Nevertheless I am still enjoying and savoring every moment here , as I’m well aware that opportunities like these don’t present themselves very often.
My host family and I are very close and I’ve found that my host sister and I have a very sibling-like relationship that is very hard to find.
There’s so much history and learning here and I’m ever-grateful for this opportunity.
I hope you’ve had an amazing Weihnachstag, and I wish you a happy New Years in advance.
Best Regards
Tshegofatso
MY EXPERIENCE OF GERMANY
This has got to be the most challenging and really amazing experience I’ve had. My host family makes me feel like I’m at home. I’m extremely happy I decided to take part in this program. Thank you for caring and see you soon.
My German experience!!
Today is my 9th day in Germany and I have a not had any negative experiences with any people or activities ,I am extremely greatful and say thank you everyday for the wonderful host family I'm staying with.
My time at school wasn't long but it was still very interesting and I met a lot of new, friendly and welcoming people.
I am really enjoying my stay here and will always remember this ..❤
My first week
Even at the end of my first week, I know this will be one of the best experiences of my life, because the people at the FSA, went out of their way to find me a host family best suited for me and they did an excellent.
I would definitely recommend this to children who want to experience something new and different.
fühlt sich wohl
Hallo Frau Jacobi,
nach der ersten Woche mal eine kurze Rückmeldung von uns, Theo ist von der Gastfamilie in Port Elizabeth sehr herzlich empfangen worden und fühlt sich dort sehr sehr wohl!
Den Berichten und Fotos zufolge hat er eine wirklich unvergessliche Zeit, wir sind sehr froh, dass er es so gut angetroffen hat :-).
Von uns einen herzlichen Dank für ihre tolle Orga, wir wünschen ihnen ein schönes Weihnachtsfest und ein glückliches, gesundes Neues Jahr!
Herzliche Grüße
Familie Iris T.
Fun at Hostfamily
Dear Petra
I am having lots of fun with my host family and I am loving my host sisters and brother.I cannot wait to celebrate Christmas with them!
Love Marise
I'm so happy!!
So far I'm enjoying my stay so much. I've already learned a lot and in this little time, my german has already improved a lot. The school is also something I find very interesting and how they differ from us. Nonetheless, my fellow classmates are also very friendly and go out of their way to make sure I'm okay and understand what they are saying. My family is also very nice and already close to heart. I almost don't want to go back!
What an experience!
So far I think I've faced more challenges than ever before! Nevertheless my host family is really nice and do their best to accommodate me! Germany truly is a a picture book country! I'm so glad I decided to take part in this program.
GERMANY IS AMAZING!!!
My stay in Germany has been nothing but pleasant. My host family and I are getting along very well. They go out of their way to make things comfortable for me and spoil me a lot. Germany is a beautiful town and I absolutely love it here!
Thank you so much FSA for giving me the opportunity I will forever remember it !
Germany is SUPER!
I arrived safe in Germany, my host family is so great I couldn't have asked for a better family, we get along very good. Germany is such a beautiful sight.
Wonderful time in Germany
I am really enjoying my stay in Germany. My host family is so wonderful they are really trying their best to accommodate me. I have learned so much about their culture and their ways of doing things and I love their food it is the best
Südafrika
"Du willst nach Südafrika? Gibt es da überhaupt Autobahnen?" , das war eine der ersten Fragen, die mir gestellt wurde, als ich gesagt habe wo mein Schüleraustausch hingehen wird. Südafrika- eines der fassettenreichsten Länder der Welt. Es gibt arme Menschen und reiche. Man kann baden gehen und trotzdem Pinguine am Strand sehen und man kann auf der Autobahn oder eben buchstäblich durch den Busch fahren. Dieses Land ist definitiv immer eine Reise wert. Das wusste ich auch schon vorher und gerade deshalb habe ich mich bewusst dafür entschieden 3 Monate in diesem wunderschönen Land zu leben. Das war die beste Entscheidung! Meine Familie war super. Ich kann mir, für mich, keine bessere (Gast)Familie vorstellen. Durch sie konnte ich so viel vom Land sehen und viele verschiedene Menschen treffen, auch aus anderen Ländern, die in SA ihr (2.) Zuhause gefunden haben.
Ich möchte mich auch nochmal bei Petra bedanken, weil du die perfekte Gastfamilie für mich gesucht und gefunden hast. Ich denke, dass die richtige Familie zu finden einen großen Unterschied zu anderen Organisationen macht. Auch immer einen Ansprechpartner zu haben ist etwas Besonderes , bei Euch eine ganz normale Sache .Danke !
soo exited
I am soo exited to be in Germany, I can't even explain it.
I can't wait to see you in person.
Yes, I and my host family are keeping in touch always. We are communicating very well and I am soo exited to meet them tomorrow.
Thank you and the FSA team for granting me such a wonderful oppoturnity.
Van Zyl
Lovely page
Time flies
It is unbelievable how time flies, and now we are here - tshegofatso's about to join Imke and Anna Laura.
I wish to express my gratitude to you, Alta and the FSA for making this happen for Tshegofatso; and to Imke for hosting her.
We have noted the contents of the email and Tshegofatso is looking forward to meeting you all.
Guten Tag
Good day Ms Petra, or like I shall be saying in the near future : Guten Tag..
I have been in contact with my new German family and already had some good laughs with my host family. I would like to thank you for allocating me with such a wonderful family who I have a lot in common with and cant wait to meet.
My excitement and curiosity levels are rising as the time is getting closer and I absolutely cant wait to see Germany and my German family.
Thank you very much for this wonderful and welcoming email .
See you soon.
Regards
Krista
Super excited
Super excited, can't wait to represent South-Africa with my stay in Germany, I also can't wait to meat my host family in person...
My excitement is overflowing!
I already started to pack my bags last week!
I cant believe I'm flying in exzactly in 5 days!!! And can't wait to meet my host family... Thank you FSA for this opportunity I will enjoy every single day at Germany...
100's hugs from South Africa🇿🇦
My Experience in Germany
If I were to tell myself, a year ago, that right now I would be experiencing Germany and all it has to offer, I would not have believed it. Taking part in this programme has been a life-changing experience. Not only have I been able to see the other side of the world, but I have been able to experience Germany, its culture and its people first-handedly. It has opened my eyes to the world beyond the comforting familiarity of South Africa.
During my first few days in Germany, I was overwhelmed by the language, culture and practices of the country and longed for a sense of familiarity. This, however, forced me to open up my mind and embrace the differences this country had to offer.
If you are unsure whether or not you would like to participate in this programme, I would highly recommend it - you will be exposed to so many different challenges and experiences which will only benefit your self-confidence.
Best experience!
This truly is one of the best life changing experiences ever! Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity and for being so prepared and organised!
eventful
Dear Petra
Wow! It’s been quite an eventful two weeks in Deutschland and I forgot to have a look at my emails.
I’m certainly enjoying every moment here and I found that the first week here went more smoother than I had anticipated. I noticed that I felt quite the same during my second week, but i also felt a very slight longing for familiarity. Nevertheless I am still enjoying and savoring every moment here , as I’m well aware that opportunities like these don’t present themselves very often.
My host family and I are very close and I’ve found that my host sister and I have a very sibling-like relationship that is very hard to find.
There’s so much history and learning here and I’m ever-grateful for this opportunity.
I hope you’ve had an amazing Weihnachstag, and I wish you a happy New Years in advance.
Best Regards
Tshegofatso
MY EXPERIENCE OF GERMANY
This has got to be the most challenging and really amazing experience I’ve had. My host family makes me feel like I’m at home. I’m extremely happy I decided to take part in this program. Thank you for caring and see you soon.
My German experience!!
Today is my 9th day in Germany and I have a not had any negative experiences with any people or activities ,I am extremely greatful and say thank you everyday for the wonderful host family I'm staying with.
My time at school wasn't long but it was still very interesting and I met a lot of new, friendly and welcoming people.
I am really enjoying my stay here and will always remember this ..❤
My first week
Even at the end of my first week, I know this will be one of the best experiences of my life, because the people at the FSA, went out of their way to find me a host family best suited for me and they did an excellent.
I would definitely recommend this to children who want to experience something new and different.
fühlt sich wohl
Hallo Frau Jacobi,
nach der ersten Woche mal eine kurze Rückmeldung von uns, Theo ist von der Gastfamilie in Port Elizabeth sehr herzlich empfangen worden und fühlt sich dort sehr sehr wohl!
Den Berichten und Fotos zufolge hat er eine wirklich unvergessliche Zeit, wir sind sehr froh, dass er es so gut angetroffen hat :-).
Von uns einen herzlichen Dank für ihre tolle Orga, wir wünschen ihnen ein schönes Weihnachtsfest und ein glückliches, gesundes Neues Jahr!
Herzliche Grüße
Familie Iris T.
Fun at Hostfamily
Dear Petra
I am having lots of fun with my host family and I am loving my host sisters and brother.I cannot wait to celebrate Christmas with them!
Love Marise
I'm so happy!!
So far I'm enjoying my stay so much. I've already learned a lot and in this little time, my german has already improved a lot. The school is also something I find very interesting and how they differ from us. Nonetheless, my fellow classmates are also very friendly and go out of their way to make sure I'm okay and understand what they are saying. My family is also very nice and already close to heart. I almost don't want to go back!
What an experience!
So far I think I've faced more challenges than ever before! Nevertheless my host family is really nice and do their best to accommodate me! Germany truly is a a picture book country! I'm so glad I decided to take part in this program.
GERMANY IS AMAZING!!!
My stay in Germany has been nothing but pleasant. My host family and I are getting along very well. They go out of their way to make things comfortable for me and spoil me a lot. Germany is a beautiful town and I absolutely love it here!
Thank you so much FSA for giving me the opportunity I will forever remember it !
Germany is SUPER!
I arrived safe in Germany, my host family is so great I couldn't have asked for a better family, we get along very good. Germany is such a beautiful sight.
Wonderful time in Germany
I am really enjoying my stay in Germany. My host family is so wonderful they are really trying their best to accommodate me. I have learned so much about their culture and their ways of doing things and I love their food it is the best
Südafrika
"Du willst nach Südafrika? Gibt es da überhaupt Autobahnen?" , das war eine der ersten Fragen, die mir gestellt wurde, als ich gesagt habe wo mein Schüleraustausch hingehen wird. Südafrika- eines der fassettenreichsten Länder der Welt. Es gibt arme Menschen und reiche. Man kann baden gehen und trotzdem Pinguine am Strand sehen und man kann auf der Autobahn oder eben buchstäblich durch den Busch fahren. Dieses Land ist definitiv immer eine Reise wert. Das wusste ich auch schon vorher und gerade deshalb habe ich mich bewusst dafür entschieden 3 Monate in diesem wunderschönen Land zu leben. Das war die beste Entscheidung! Meine Familie war super. Ich kann mir, für mich, keine bessere (Gast)Familie vorstellen. Durch sie konnte ich so viel vom Land sehen und viele verschiedene Menschen treffen, auch aus anderen Ländern, die in SA ihr (2.) Zuhause gefunden haben.
Ich möchte mich auch nochmal bei Petra bedanken, weil du die perfekte Gastfamilie für mich gesucht und gefunden hast. Ich denke, dass die richtige Familie zu finden einen großen Unterschied zu anderen Organisationen macht. Auch immer einen Ansprechpartner zu haben ist etwas Besonderes , bei Euch eine ganz normale Sache .Danke !
soo exited
I am soo exited to be in Germany, I can't even explain it.
I can't wait to see you in person.
Yes, I and my host family are keeping in touch always. We are communicating very well and I am soo exited to meet them tomorrow.
Thank you and the FSA team for granting me such a wonderful oppoturnity.
Van Zyl
Lovely page
Time flies
It is unbelievable how time flies, and now we are here - tshegofatso's about to join Imke and Anna Laura.
I wish to express my gratitude to you, Alta and the FSA for making this happen for Tshegofatso; and to Imke for hosting her.
We have noted the contents of the email and Tshegofatso is looking forward to meeting you all.
Guten Tag
Good day Ms Petra, or like I shall be saying in the near future : Guten Tag..
I have been in contact with my new German family and already had some good laughs with my host family. I would like to thank you for allocating me with such a wonderful family who I have a lot in common with and cant wait to meet.
My excitement and curiosity levels are rising as the time is getting closer and I absolutely cant wait to see Germany and my German family.
Thank you very much for this wonderful and welcoming email .
See you soon.
Regards
Krista
Super excited
Super excited, can't wait to represent South-Africa with my stay in Germany, I also can't wait to meat my host family in person...
My excitement is overflowing!
I already started to pack my bags last week!
I cant believe I'm flying in exzactly in 5 days!!! And can't wait to meet my host family... Thank you FSA for this opportunity I will enjoy every single day at Germany...
100's hugs from South Africa🇿🇦