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The ultimate guide for going to an international boarding school at the age of 16 - with Carina in the UK (German)

July 11, 2022 Christina Gerdes Episode 6
The ultimate guide for going to an international boarding school at the age of 16 - with Carina in the UK (German)
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Beyond An Ordinary Life
The ultimate guide for going to an international boarding school at the age of 16 - with Carina in the UK (German)
Jul 11, 2022 Episode 6
Christina Gerdes

Before starting high school, Carina wanted to gain experience abroad by going to a boarding school in England at the age of 16.

Listen to this episode if you want to learn:

  • Why you should visit the school before selecting your final school
  • Why you shouldn't worry too much about your language skills
  • Why you should be prepared that English boarding schools are very different to German boarding schools
  • How to connect with fellow students and why sharing a flat was helpful
  • How to finance a boarding school by applying for scholarships and financial support

These are my favorite quotes of the episode:

  • DE"Ich bin dann immer so ein Mensch..ich mahe das dann einfach" (4:48m) EN: I am that kinda person who just decides "I am gonna do it now".
  • DE: "Mein Englisch war jetzt OK, aber auch nicht super toll. Ich habe noch nie den ganzen Tag English gesprochen. (4:54min)  EN: My English skills were ok, but not particularly good. I never spoke English the entire day before. 
  • DE: "Man durfte nicht zusammen mit einem Jungen alleine im Raum sein" (7:21m) EN: We weren't allowed to be alone in a room with boys.
  • DE: "Ich war da auch nicht allein, ich war auch nicht die einzige Deutsche und ich war auch nicht die Einzige, die außerhalb aus England dahingekommen ist. Und natürlich hat man dann auch immer den Punkt. Man hat was, es verbindet einen was. Aber ich glaube, es ist schon wichtig, dass man bewusst Kontakt zu den Leuten sucht, die aus dem Ort kommen. (9:20m) EN: I have to say that I wasn't the only one and I wasn't the only German or only foreigner coming to study at an English boarding school. Then you'll easily find sth. that connects you. However, I think it's important to connect with the local people from the school as well."
  •  DE: "Ich muss schon sagen, das ist natürlich schon sehr teuer. Das ist etwas, was ich nicht alleine hätte stämmen können." (11:26) EN: I have to admit that it's indeed quite expensive. I wouldn't have been able to go without the financial support of my parents. 

Do you have any questions, tips for improvement, or you're seeking more inspiration for moving abroad? Then follow me on: IG & TikTok: @chrigerdes and YouTube: Beyond-an-ordinary-life
If you like this podcast, then please hit the subscribe button and give me a rating or review. This helps more than you know to get this podcast out to like-minded people who want to learn how to move abroad, too! I appreciate your help a lot!

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Before starting high school, Carina wanted to gain experience abroad by going to a boarding school in England at the age of 16.

Listen to this episode if you want to learn:

  • Why you should visit the school before selecting your final school
  • Why you shouldn't worry too much about your language skills
  • Why you should be prepared that English boarding schools are very different to German boarding schools
  • How to connect with fellow students and why sharing a flat was helpful
  • How to finance a boarding school by applying for scholarships and financial support

These are my favorite quotes of the episode:

  • DE"Ich bin dann immer so ein Mensch..ich mahe das dann einfach" (4:48m) EN: I am that kinda person who just decides "I am gonna do it now".
  • DE: "Mein Englisch war jetzt OK, aber auch nicht super toll. Ich habe noch nie den ganzen Tag English gesprochen. (4:54min)  EN: My English skills were ok, but not particularly good. I never spoke English the entire day before. 
  • DE: "Man durfte nicht zusammen mit einem Jungen alleine im Raum sein" (7:21m) EN: We weren't allowed to be alone in a room with boys.
  • DE: "Ich war da auch nicht allein, ich war auch nicht die einzige Deutsche und ich war auch nicht die Einzige, die außerhalb aus England dahingekommen ist. Und natürlich hat man dann auch immer den Punkt. Man hat was, es verbindet einen was. Aber ich glaube, es ist schon wichtig, dass man bewusst Kontakt zu den Leuten sucht, die aus dem Ort kommen. (9:20m) EN: I have to say that I wasn't the only one and I wasn't the only German or only foreigner coming to study at an English boarding school. Then you'll easily find sth. that connects you. However, I think it's important to connect with the local people from the school as well."
  •  DE: "Ich muss schon sagen, das ist natürlich schon sehr teuer. Das ist etwas, was ich nicht alleine hätte stämmen können." (11:26) EN: I have to admit that it's indeed quite expensive. I wouldn't have been able to go without the financial support of my parents. 

Do you have any questions, tips for improvement, or you're seeking more inspiration for moving abroad? Then follow me on: IG & TikTok: @chrigerdes and YouTube: Beyond-an-ordinary-life
If you like this podcast, then please hit the subscribe button and give me a rating or review. This helps more than you know to get this podcast out to like-minded people who want to learn how to move abroad, too! I appreciate your help a lot!