{"id":369,"date":"2026-06-24T21:42:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T19:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/s776899100.online.de\/testimonials\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T07:47:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T05:47:12","slug":"testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/en\/testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-hero aia-hero--erfahrungsberichte\">\n<div class=\"aia-hero__inner\">\n<p class=\"aia-eyebrow\">High School Abroad<\/p>\n<h1>Testimonials<\/h1>\n<p>Experience reports show how a year abroad can really work: initial uncertainty, new friendships, everyday school life, homesickness and personal development. They help make expectations more realistic.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-button-row cta-button-row--white\">\n<a class=\"cta-button cta-button--secondary-white\" href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/book-consultation\/\">Request a Consultation<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-button cta-button--outline-white\" href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/high-school-abroad\/\">Explore Programs<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-content-section\">\n<h2>Why testimonials are important<\/h2>\n<p>Experience reports give you a realistic insight into everyday life in the host country. They show how students deal with homesickness, cultural differences and everyday school life and what experiences have shaped them. Most students return happy and even wish they had stayed longer.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-content-section\">\n<h2>Types of testimonials<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Host family:<\/strong> Experiences of students living with a host family - from family traditions to everyday life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boarding school:<\/strong> Reports from boarding schools \u2013 small classes, activities and campus life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Programs:<\/strong> Experiences from different countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Europe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Challenges:<\/strong> Stories about homesickness, conflicts and how they were resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-content-section\">\n<h2>Share your experience<\/h2>\n<p>Have you been abroad yourself? Then share your story with others. Your experiences will help future exchange students develop realistic expectations and better prepare. We publish reports anonymously or with your name \u2013 you decide.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-content-section\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-block\">\n<details>\n<summary>How are testimonials selected?<\/summary>\n<p>We check every report before publishing it to ensure it is informative and authentic. Negative experiences are presented transparently so that future students can learn from them.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I remain anonymous?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. You can decide for yourself whether your name will be published or not.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How long should a report be?<\/summary>\n<p>Testimonials can be short (500 words) or detailed (1500 words). It is important that you describe your most important experiences.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do I get anything in return?<\/summary>\n<p>There is usually no financial compensation. Some organizations offer small goodies or thank you gifts.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-content-section aia-citation-summary\">\n<h2>What counts for the decision<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience reports should always be viewed with an eye to everyday life, school, budget and return.<\/li>\n<li>Students need a solution that appears linguistically, socially and personally accessible.<\/li>\n<li>Parents need understandable information about care, safety, responsibilities and planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For further planning this fits: <a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/students\/\">Students<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/host-family\/\">Host family<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/homesickness\/\">Homesickness<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-internal-links\">\n<h2>Related Topics<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/students\/\">Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/host-family\/\">Host family<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/homesickness\/\">Homesickness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/problems-abroad\/\">Problems Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schooluniverse.de\/\/en\/book-consultation\/\">Consultation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section class=\"aia-section aia-cta-section\">\n<h2>What Makes Sense Now<\/h2>\n<p>If you would like to clarify the next steps, we will sort out the countries, duration, budget, accommodation and any outstanding parental questions together.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-button-row 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