Since my arrival in Germany I have experienced so many differences that make you realise how big the world is and how what is normal to you is totally strange to other people and vice versa. I’ve already learnt so much about myself and life. I’ve learnt how to cope with somewhat difficult situations and to enjoy all the wonderful experiences Germany has to offer. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
FSA exchange
The FSA program is a wonderful experience that I would definitely recommend. The host families and the German people are very friendly and understanding. I have found that they will try to help you and a accommodate you as best as they can.
It is fantastic for learning about Germany as well as for practicing your German skills
HELLO FROM GERMANY
Thank you so much for placing me with the wonderful and amazing Brückner family. They welcomed me with open arms and smiles. I can't wait to experience the Adventszeit with the family. They are such caring people and tries to help me where they can especially with thr language. I want to improve my german speaking abilities more. I am so thankful to be staying with this great family. I can wait to make more wonderful memories with this family and friends. 🇩🇪🇿🇦
HAPPINESS IS GERMAN
"WOW!" I don't know many words that describes my experience here by far as good as WOW.
Family Engisch are the best host family I could have received, they are the friendliest, most caring and helpful people.
I am ever thankful for the wonderful work all people at the FSA do for the exchange students, it is much appreciated!
The German culture I am exposed fills the gaps of where my soul seeked some new adventures.
Going to school gives this culture exchange a lot more definition than anyone can describe, now I understand why Petra and her team wanted us to join school and all the activities, it makes this Exchange so much more exciting!
I think I'm slowly falling in love with Germany, the language, the people, the culture and the amazing scenery!
After only four days, I can tell, there's much more adventures that awaits.
I am looking forward to the following 5 weeks.
Greetings to South Africa 🇩🇪🇿🇦.
Deutschland Exchange
My family welcomed me with big smiles and open arms, what more could I ask for? I’m already feeling at home and the Wieck family have made an effort to expose me to as much German culture as possible. Looking very forward to the adventures ahead!
Pupil from South Africa
I’m am very happy with whom I was placed with and my host family is super nice and I couldn’t have asked for better people to stay with during my time in Germany.
My host family (feedback)
I am absolutely honored to be staying with my host family. They are very welcoming towards me and they are naturally kind and generous beings. Thank you to the FSA for assigning me to the Jamiro family. We are slowly understanding our differences and similarities and the process is very enjoyable. I feel at home and in another universe at the same time. It’s a calming feeling.
already packed
Thank you so much for the information. I am all packed, ready and I have definitely been keeping in touch with the Jamiro family. I am absolutely thrilled to see them :)
Thank you
Thank you Petra for your email, looking forward to seeing you.
I am very excited an thankful for my awesome guest family you have chosen.
Auf wiedersehen
Herno
Südafrika
Ich habe hier in Südafrika einen 3 Monatigen Aufenthalt. Gelandet bin ich im schönem Surfer Dorf Jeffrey’s Bay. Ich hätte es definitiv nicht besser treffen können, es ist wirklich ein Traum hier. Südafrika hat so viele schöne Welten zu bieten die ich kennenlernen durfte. Die Safari mit der Natur und den ganzen Tieren ist der absolute Wahnsinn. Aber auch die Garden Route nach Kapstadt durch die ganzen Berge entlang der wunderschönen Küste ist atemberaubend. Von Kapstadt kann man nur das gleiche behaupten. Es ist immer schönes Wetter, man trifft so viele Leute aus der ganzen Welt! Ich habe hier wirklich eine 2te Familie gefunden und würde am liebsten noch 3 weitere Monate hier bleiben und surfen! Das war die beste Entscheidung meines Lebens und ich kann mir nun keinen besseren Ort mehr auf der Erde vorstellen einen Austausch zu machen. Vergesst Amerika oder Australien und kommt nach Südafrika 🇿🇦!
Geschichten zum weiter Erzählen
Es heißt ja, am Ende bereut man die Sachen, die man nicht getan hat und ich kann mich dieser Aussage absolut anschließen.
Ich tue es gerade - ich lebe meinen Traum.
Hier in Südafrika erlebe ich eine Zeit, von der ich wahrscheinlich meinen späteren Kindern erzählen werde. Ich lerne Dinge fürs Leben und über mich selbst und verliebe mich jeden Tag mehr in dieses wunderbare Land.
Die Erfahrungen, die ich hier sammele, sind jedes Geld wert.
Also, wenn du das hier liest & selbst über einen Austausch nachdenkst: JUST! DO! IT! Du kannst nur gewinnen :)
Wow, Germany!!
I must say, so far this is the best experience of my life. I love it so much here in Germany. My host family are the most amazing people ever. I love my school and the friends I’ve made so far. Everything is so beautiful here and the history behind everything is just, wow. I honestly don’t ever want to leave here. I feel so at home here, it’s crazy. Can’t wait for the next two months to come.
Wonderful Germany
Hello Petra. Hope all is well. I would like to take this moment and thank you and the FSA for this wonderful experience. I love my host family and i am very happy with them! I love Germany and i am so thankful that i am here!
See you soon -- Ria-Mari
So great to be here
I already love my family so much and can´t wait to start with school next week (thank you Herbst Ferien). Thank you so much for the opersionaty to excperiance this.
look forward
Hallo Petra
Thank you so much for this reassuring message. It really set my heart at ease. I have extremely mixed feelings. Almost like a hurricane. But a lot of excitement and just a little bit fear.
I really appreciate all the effort you guys put in. I am sure it will be an amazing experience for me. I look forward to meeting you in Frankfurt. Till then
Annemé
Can´t wait
Dear Petra
I am extremely excited and can’t wait to board the flight. Today we went to visit family so I can great them. Your letter helps a lot to make myself and my parent at ease. I also received earlier today a whatsup from my host family. Indicating that they are looking forward to meet me. It seems that the German people are open their harts and houses for us. Thank you for the opportunity to visit your country.
See you on Frankfurt Airport.
Greetings from Bloemfontein in die middle of South Africa
Greetings
Marguerite.
excited
Hi Frau Jacobi,
I am really excited for the time I will be spending in Germany and really happy that it will be soon.
Thank you so much for taking time and putting a lot of effort into preparing our arrival, I really appreciate it.
Regards,
Chelsey.
See you
Dear Petra
Thank you very much for your letter. I already feel welcome and I am looking forward to it. You are right, I have all the mixed feelings you are talking about.
See you soon.
Maria
Almost traveling to Germany 😀
It’s like being on a rollercoaster. I am traveling to Germany in 3 days and my heart skips a beat everytime I think about it. I am so excited to finally meet my Host-Family and experience Germany firsthand. I am also sad to leave my family here in South Africa but I know they will support and have my back through this. 💕 thank you FSA for this opportunity, this is life changing.
atemberaubend
....die Zeit in Südafrika war atemberaubend. Als ich wieder in Deutschland war, habe ich gedacht: ,,So etwas muss jeder mal machen, das ist einfach eine Erfahrung fürs Leben...´´
Jedenfalls bin ich sehr froh, dass ich den Austausch gemacht habe.
My exchange in Germany
Since my arrival in Germany I have experienced so many differences that make you realise how big the world is and how what is normal to you is totally strange to other people and vice versa. I’ve already learnt so much about myself and life. I’ve learnt how to cope with somewhat difficult situations and to enjoy all the wonderful experiences Germany has to offer. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
FSA exchange
The FSA program is a wonderful experience that I would definitely recommend. The host families and the German people are very friendly and understanding. I have found that they will try to help you and a accommodate you as best as they can.
It is fantastic for learning about Germany as well as for practicing your German skills
HELLO FROM GERMANY
Thank you so much for placing me with the wonderful and amazing Brückner family. They welcomed me with open arms and smiles. I can't wait to experience the Adventszeit with the family. They are such caring people and tries to help me where they can especially with thr language. I want to improve my german speaking abilities more. I am so thankful to be staying with this great family. I can wait to make more wonderful memories with this family and friends. 🇩🇪🇿🇦
HAPPINESS IS GERMAN
"WOW!" I don't know many words that describes my experience here by far as good as WOW.
Family Engisch are the best host family I could have received, they are the friendliest, most caring and helpful people.
I am ever thankful for the wonderful work all people at the FSA do for the exchange students, it is much appreciated!
The German culture I am exposed fills the gaps of where my soul seeked some new adventures.
Going to school gives this culture exchange a lot more definition than anyone can describe, now I understand why Petra and her team wanted us to join school and all the activities, it makes this Exchange so much more exciting!
I think I'm slowly falling in love with Germany, the language, the people, the culture and the amazing scenery!
After only four days, I can tell, there's much more adventures that awaits.
I am looking forward to the following 5 weeks.
Greetings to South Africa 🇩🇪🇿🇦.
Deutschland Exchange
My family welcomed me with big smiles and open arms, what more could I ask for? I’m already feeling at home and the Wieck family have made an effort to expose me to as much German culture as possible. Looking very forward to the adventures ahead!
Pupil from South Africa
I’m am very happy with whom I was placed with and my host family is super nice and I couldn’t have asked for better people to stay with during my time in Germany.
My host family (feedback)
I am absolutely honored to be staying with my host family. They are very welcoming towards me and they are naturally kind and generous beings. Thank you to the FSA for assigning me to the Jamiro family. We are slowly understanding our differences and similarities and the process is very enjoyable. I feel at home and in another universe at the same time. It’s a calming feeling.
already packed
Thank you so much for the information. I am all packed, ready and I have definitely been keeping in touch with the Jamiro family. I am absolutely thrilled to see them :)
Thank you
Thank you Petra for your email, looking forward to seeing you.
I am very excited an thankful for my awesome guest family you have chosen.
Auf wiedersehen
Herno
Südafrika
Ich habe hier in Südafrika einen 3 Monatigen Aufenthalt. Gelandet bin ich im schönem Surfer Dorf Jeffrey’s Bay. Ich hätte es definitiv nicht besser treffen können, es ist wirklich ein Traum hier. Südafrika hat so viele schöne Welten zu bieten die ich kennenlernen durfte. Die Safari mit der Natur und den ganzen Tieren ist der absolute Wahnsinn. Aber auch die Garden Route nach Kapstadt durch die ganzen Berge entlang der wunderschönen Küste ist atemberaubend. Von Kapstadt kann man nur das gleiche behaupten. Es ist immer schönes Wetter, man trifft so viele Leute aus der ganzen Welt! Ich habe hier wirklich eine 2te Familie gefunden und würde am liebsten noch 3 weitere Monate hier bleiben und surfen! Das war die beste Entscheidung meines Lebens und ich kann mir nun keinen besseren Ort mehr auf der Erde vorstellen einen Austausch zu machen. Vergesst Amerika oder Australien und kommt nach Südafrika 🇿🇦!
Geschichten zum weiter Erzählen
Es heißt ja, am Ende bereut man die Sachen, die man nicht getan hat und ich kann mich dieser Aussage absolut anschließen.
Ich tue es gerade - ich lebe meinen Traum.
Hier in Südafrika erlebe ich eine Zeit, von der ich wahrscheinlich meinen späteren Kindern erzählen werde. Ich lerne Dinge fürs Leben und über mich selbst und verliebe mich jeden Tag mehr in dieses wunderbare Land.
Die Erfahrungen, die ich hier sammele, sind jedes Geld wert.
Also, wenn du das hier liest & selbst über einen Austausch nachdenkst: JUST! DO! IT! Du kannst nur gewinnen :)
Wow, Germany!!
I must say, so far this is the best experience of my life. I love it so much here in Germany. My host family are the most amazing people ever. I love my school and the friends I’ve made so far. Everything is so beautiful here and the history behind everything is just, wow. I honestly don’t ever want to leave here. I feel so at home here, it’s crazy. Can’t wait for the next two months to come.
Wonderful Germany
Hello Petra. Hope all is well. I would like to take this moment and thank you and the FSA for this wonderful experience. I love my host family and i am very happy with them! I love Germany and i am so thankful that i am here!
See you soon -- Ria-Mari
So great to be here
I already love my family so much and can´t wait to start with school next week (thank you Herbst Ferien). Thank you so much for the opersionaty to excperiance this.
look forward
Hallo Petra
Thank you so much for this reassuring message. It really set my heart at ease. I have extremely mixed feelings. Almost like a hurricane. But a lot of excitement and just a little bit fear.
I really appreciate all the effort you guys put in. I am sure it will be an amazing experience for me. I look forward to meeting you in Frankfurt. Till then
Annemé
Can´t wait
Dear Petra
I am extremely excited and can’t wait to board the flight. Today we went to visit family so I can great them. Your letter helps a lot to make myself and my parent at ease. I also received earlier today a whatsup from my host family. Indicating that they are looking forward to meet me. It seems that the German people are open their harts and houses for us. Thank you for the opportunity to visit your country.
See you on Frankfurt Airport.
Greetings from Bloemfontein in die middle of South Africa
Greetings
Marguerite.
excited
Hi Frau Jacobi,
I am really excited for the time I will be spending in Germany and really happy that it will be soon.
Thank you so much for taking time and putting a lot of effort into preparing our arrival, I really appreciate it.
Regards,
Chelsey.
See you
Dear Petra
Thank you very much for your letter. I already feel welcome and I am looking forward to it. You are right, I have all the mixed feelings you are talking about.
See you soon.
Maria
Almost traveling to Germany 😀
It’s like being on a rollercoaster. I am traveling to Germany in 3 days and my heart skips a beat everytime I think about it. I am so excited to finally meet my Host-Family and experience Germany firsthand. I am also sad to leave my family here in South Africa but I know they will support and have my back through this. 💕 thank you FSA for this opportunity, this is life changing.
atemberaubend
....die Zeit in Südafrika war atemberaubend. Als ich wieder in Deutschland war, habe ich gedacht: ,,So etwas muss jeder mal machen, das ist einfach eine Erfahrung fürs Leben...´´
Jedenfalls bin ich sehr froh, dass ich den Austausch gemacht habe.