The Experiment Germany: International Relations & the E.U. Pre-Departure Orientation by World Learning Youth Exchange

Share your name & where you are calling from

WorldLearning — 2026-06-01 13:55:13 UTC

What are you looking forward to learning on your program this summer?

WorldLearning — 2026-06-01 13:55:13 UTC

Hi, I'm Anna Gail, Senior Program Officer, calling from southern Vermont

WorldLearning — 2026-06-01 13:55:13 UTC

Greetings, I'm Dr. Anna Gail Caunca (she/her) and go by Anna Gail or AG. I have been working with World Learning since 2015 and this is my 5th summer with The Experiment. I love collaborating with our global partners and supporting participants to expand their worldview. I'm a mama, pickleball player, and a beginner circus arts aerialist.

Post your questions here

WorldLearning — 2026-06-01 13:55:13 UTC

If we don't get to all the questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to info@experiment.org.

Hi, I´m Olivia, Program manager, calling from Cologne, Germany

mry14 — 2026-06-02 15:54:01 UTC

Greetings, I´m Olivia Mry (she/her). I´m working for more than a year by Experiment e.V. I´m organizing this program for the second time and I´m thrilled because I love to create a space for you to learn a lot about european cultures, politics and people.

Hi, I am Julius (he/him), calling from Munich, Germany

juliusbrunk1 — 2026-06-02 16:07:49 UTC

I will be one of your group leaders during the time in Germany. I have done volunteering work with Experiment e.V. for more than 7 years now. Super excited to get to know all of you!

I'm looking forward to

2026-06-02 16:13:32 UTC

Learning about the history, language and cultural elements of Germany. I'm also looking forward to traveling and exploring the different parts of Germany!

Hi guys! My name is Isabella and I am calling from Manhattan New York

2026-06-02 16:13:38 UTC

Hi everyone my name is Isabella and I go by (she her). I'm really excited to travel to Germany, learn the language, culture/ history and get to know all!

Hey Everyone! My name is Braxton and I am from Naples, FL

2026-06-02 16:15:25 UTC

I go by he/him/his pronouns, and I am super excited to learn more about the EU’s political atmosphere and to spend weeks in the shoes of German locals!

hi everyone, I’m Madelyn calling from Indiana

2026-06-02 16:22:52 UTC

My name is Madelyn and I go by she/her pronouns. I’m really excited to learn about international relations and see the capital of the EU. I’m also super excited to meet everyone!!

Hi guys, I'm Jada and I'm from Boston, MA!

2026-06-02 16:25:37 UTC

I go by she/her pronouns, and I'm excited to learn more about politics and international relations, and overall, meet new people!

Hi, My name is Bintou and I'm calling from Newark, NJ.

2026-06-02 16:31:03 UTC

I go by she/ her pronouns. I am especially excited to learn more about policy, social systems, and everyday life in Germany.

Hello! I am Millie from Guilford, Vermont

2026-06-02 16:42:45 UTC

I use they/them pronouns. I'm super psyched to experience life in Germany as well as meeting new people and take some awesome train rides all over!

Can you repeat/write the name of the school we will attend?

2026-06-02 16:53:36 UTC

Hey, I am Wiebke from Tübingen, Germany :)

2026-06-02 16:54:58 UTC

I will be one of your group leaders. Feel free to call me Vicky; my pronouns are she/her and I will be joining you from Brussels onwards. I have been volunteering for Experiment for the past 10 years, accompanying students in a variety of incoming and outgoing programs. Can't wait to meet you!

What type of luggage is best recommended for checked items: a duffel bag or a medium-sized suitcase?

2026-06-02 16:55:53 UTC

what kind of clothes are worn in German schools?

2026-06-02 16:56:44 UTC

What I'm looking forward to

2026-06-02 17:00:05 UTC

I am excited to explore Europe and the towns we will be visiting. I also can't wait to get to know my host family and meet other experimenters. I'm also hyped to learn more of the German language.

Maya from Lighthouse Point, FL

mayasullivan2 — 2026-06-02 17:05:54 UTC

Hey, everyone! I'm Maya (she/her) from Lighthouse Point, Florida. I'm excited to learn about European politics, the German language, and getting to know y'all!

Hi! My name is Emely and I am calling from Homestead, FL

2026-06-02 17:06:11 UTC

I go by she/her pronouns. I’m really looking forward to learning more about Germany’s history and politics along with meeting new people!

What I'm Looking Forward To

mayasullivan2 — 2026-06-02 17:07:27 UTC

I'm really excited to learn German, as well as learn more about European politics.

Q&A no longer monitored

WorldLearning — 2026-06-02 17:40:37 UTC

Check out our recording: https://youtu.be/g3cHIpgKIbY for answers to these questions and more. Note that this Q&A is no longer being monitored, so please reach out to info@experiment.org for further questions. Danke!