CBYX Interview

So yesterday was the CBYX CIEE interview in Charlotte, NC and it was soooo amazing! All the other semi's who were there were so awesome and we all got along really well. It was so great finally getting to meet everyone. The interview was pretty laid back and I think I did well in my individual interview. It was kind of intimidating and I was so nervous, especially because I had the first interview, but I think I had good answers, I just hope they were good enough to get me accepted! For the group evaluations I didn't even realize we were being evaluated until after they were over because it was really laid back and we just played some ice breaker games and got to know each other. It was so fun and everyone is so amazing. It's so sad to think that not all of us will make it to Germany because everyone deserves it so much and would be amazing exchange students! After the individual interviews and the group evaluation we had a two hour lunch break. After the break we all went back to the school where the interview was being held for an information session with our parents. One of the ladies from CIEE did a presentation about the program for about a half an hour and then we got to ask questions to the alumni's and the CIEE people. It was great to get to hear their experiences in Germany and I think my parents are a lot more open to CBYX now that they know a lot more about the program. We found out yesterday that CIEE has moved finalist notifications from March, 29th to March, 13th so I only have a couple of weeks until I know if I will be spending next year in Germany!