2019 High School Student Exchange Program
Applications will be accepted from 7/1/18 - 11/1/18

Since 1996 the High School Student Exchange has brought students from Cincinnati area schools together with students from Munich, Germany for this is a unique educational and travel opportunity.  
​Highlights of the program include: 

The 2018 group prior to departure to Munich at the Cincinnati/NKY airport

• The exchange is four weeks in length – two weeks in Cincinnati in the spring and two weeks in Munich in June.

• Students live with one another’s families during each part of the exchange

• Students attend school with their host student and participate in many travel and cultural activities in both cities.

• Participants all speak English. Speaking German is not necessary though time in Munich is a great opportunity to build your German language skills.

• Because students stay in their partner’s home they have an opportunity to communicate on a very personal level that results in a broad understanding of the educational and cultural differences and similarities between our two cities. This leads to the sharing of information and perspectives, as well as the building of partnerships between these students and their host families

• Students say that they establish life-long friendships and benefit greatly from these educational, travel and cultural experiences that help them with their own school activities when they return.

Remember: Cincinnati students do not have to speak German as most German high school students are fluent in English.

In the words of previous participants...

This trip helped me understand that although we live on two different continents we are very much alike and share many of the same interests and desires – Elder graduate.

I was honestly afraid to meet my partner at the airport – what kind of person would he be? Will he like me? How good will his English be? All those were erased in the first minutes. We were instant friends and our friendship continued to grow after that – Elder Grad.

I learned that I can be independent of my parents and that opening myself to new customs and ideas is both enjoyable and beneficial – Mariemont Junior.

This was a life changing experience for me. Living in Munich with a family made me feel like I had always had a home in Munich – Lakota West Junior.

New experiences. New friends. New family – Covington Latin Junior.

I was afraid to leave my school and my friends in Cincinnati but I also knew I wanted to learn more about the rest of the world. So I took the leap and joined this exchange. I’m so glad I did. I now feel more mature and more able to make new friends. And I now have family and friends in Munich – Indian Hill Senior.

Don't miss this great opportunity to broaden your horizons, develop some independence, make new friendships, travel, and learn more about German language and culture. Apply today for the next exchange.


To apply for the program go to Application Process

For further details and information about the exchange contact:

​Christy Williams & Peggy Ruth McVay
Student Exchange Committee Chairman

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