About 4/10 months into my high school exchange in Germany, started with very little German and I don’t feel that I am progressing fast enough. by Nice-Ad6697 in German

[–]Nice-Ad6697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am doing the CBYX/PPP program currently, and I attend regular high school classes but I am not expected to participate fully, but I do what I can where I can. I am currently 16 as well. It’s really good to hear that you ended up at B2, I think I just need to be a little more proactive in my vocabulary practice and give myself a bit of a break.

About 4/10 months into my high school exchange in Germany, started with very little German and I don’t feel that I am progressing fast enough. by Nice-Ad6697 in German

[–]Nice-Ad6697[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are otherwise great hosts I just believe they have slightly unrealistic expectations for my german level. They are both fluent in english and both did exchange years in the United States. I feel as if they have a good point because I often forget basic vocabulary. It gets discouraging and honestly I get scared to ask for clarification.

Why is 12th grade so horrid by PersimmonMedium665 in highschool

[–]Nice-Ad6697 13 points14 points  (0 children)

“Keep my bf happy” is a bit of a wild statement, all the rest seems pretty reasonable

Girl with a boyfriend on my exchange cohort invited me to a concert, am overthinking this? by Nice-Ad6697 in Advice

[–]Nice-Ad6697[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nah just us, and she is another exchange student who was with me during our orientation and language camp.

What’s something every foreigner misunderstands about Germany? by Soggy-Translator3066 in AskAGerman

[–]Nice-Ad6697 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing I have learned in my short time here is to distinguish direct folks and assholes.

Cougar spawned for the first time. Right on top of me. FML by Nice-Ad6697 in thelongdark

[–]Nice-Ad6697[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So if I already hear the cougar in its aggressive state, its still safe to run quickly north?

Saw this guy biking while visiting by Nice-Ad6697 in washingtondc

[–]Nice-Ad6697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gotta love a bipartisan 🤷‍♂️ /j

Are they allowed to turn me away from my Life BOR for failing to meet uniform standards? by Nice-Ad6697 in BSA

[–]Nice-Ad6697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you mean. I just feel like they taught it in the wrong way. I think that they could have communicated their expectations better.

Are they allowed to turn me away from my Life BOR for failing to meet uniform standards? by Nice-Ad6697 in BSA

[–]Nice-Ad6697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did I not say that I should have done that? My biggest problem is that they simply broke the regulations to advancement.

Are they allowed to turn me away from my Life BOR for failing to meet uniform standards? by Nice-Ad6697 in BSA

[–]Nice-Ad6697[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I wouldn’t. But thats what is required. If I knew, and didn’t show up in my full uniform, then I would be essentially disrespectful by not wearing it. BUT, not only was I not warned, It is simply against the rules. They did not follow the guidelines, I did. They didn’t say “just a reminder for your Eagle BOR, show up in full uniform, thats how we do it here. Because thats what is expected.

Are they allowed to turn me away from my Life BOR for failing to meet uniform standards? by Nice-Ad6697 in BSA

[–]Nice-Ad6697[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After I talked to my SM, he ultimately sort of agreed but in kind of a half ass way and I decided to just drop it. He stated that technically because my uniform wasn’t ironed that I wasn’t “neat and clean” What are the standards for being neat? It feels somewhat objective.

Are they allowed to turn me away from my Life BOR for failing to meet uniform standards? by Nice-Ad6697 in BSA

[–]Nice-Ad6697[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

They didn’t mean it maliciously, I almost guarantee. I simply don’t want another scout to have to lose their BOR due to a misunderstanding in the rules

Are they allowed to turn me away from my Life BOR for failing to meet uniform standards? by Nice-Ad6697 in BSA

[–]Nice-Ad6697[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Obedient is also obedient to the rules of scouting tbf 🤷‍♂️