Hello for the first time! My name is Alexandra Glick and I'm 17 years old and I'm a senior in high school. Because my school has a strict dress code and a closed campus lunch on occasion, I'm leaving it forever. No, really, I'm just kidding. However, I am leaving my school. This may not be of interest to you yet, but in November of 2010 I applied for a scholarship that Congress-Bundestag was offering. Congress-Bundestag is a combination of Germany's government and the United State's government, and their goal is to connect Germans and Americans in a way that nobody could ever teach in school. Moving on about 3 or 4 months after I applied, I received an email telling me that I was a semi-finalist. Next I went to Big Bear, California to be interviewed and I met some of the most amazing and interesting people in my life. Next step was anxiously awaiting the verdict. My mom was upstairs one morning while I was emailing my teacher that I was sick. The next thing I knew, an email popped up and my answer was a shriek. I was a finalist! I had to complete a secondary application that was full of doctor's appointments, immunizations, and a preference for a host family. In May, I received my final email telling me I was a member of the CBYX exchange trip of 2011-2012, and yes, I cried. So in a month, I will be traveling to Germany, fully-paid, and living there for 10 months, and I have the opportunity to tell you about everything that goes on! Keep in touch with me and I'll let you know about German food, German culture, my journey of learning the German language, and anything else that might be of your interest!
I'll see you soon!-Alexandra
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