My baby sister (29) is going to Germany in September to teach at a college for a year. She is taking her 13 yr old daughter with her. She has had a lot of conflicting advice. So here are the more pressing issues:
Schooling: my neice has only attended charter schools. Some are saying that the schools in Germany are very strict and formal. Will she have a lot of problems fitting in there?
Being American: others are saying Germans don't like Americans much and that my sister should pretend she is from Canada. I understand the dislike of American politicians, but does that bleed over to individuals to a great extent?
She is so excited to be going! She will receive a Eurorail pass for herself and will buy another for her daughter. They hope to see as much of Europe as they can while living there. I have never been outside the US and she has no memory of living anywhere other than Portland.
There are probably other questions I am forgetting
but the schooling is the most pressing right now.
Thanks!
Schooling: my neice has only attended charter schools. Some are saying that the schools in Germany are very strict and formal. Will she have a lot of problems fitting in there?
Being American: others are saying Germans don't like Americans much and that my sister should pretend she is from Canada. I understand the dislike of American politicians, but does that bleed over to individuals to a great extent?
She is so excited to be going! She will receive a Eurorail pass for herself and will buy another for her daughter. They hope to see as much of Europe as they can while living there. I have never been outside the US and she has no memory of living anywhere other than Portland.
There are probably other questions I am forgetting
Thanks!