promisemesomething asked: I may be able to experience the wonderful world of Germany next year as an exchange student, what are the MAIN things I need to know going into my sophmore year there?

That sounds great! Well… Which Federal State (Bundesland) or city are you going to stay in? Maybe I have some more detailed tips then.

Here are some tips for you: Don’t confuse the “du” and “Sie” when you talk to somebody. Eat lots of yummy German food ;) and remember that you don’t have be 21 to go out and enjoy yourself - 18 is enough! ;)