Germany
Length of stay
6 weeks (2–3 hostfamilies), starting mid-June
Info meeting
In Bremen, at the beginning of the IFYE-exchange
Host families
Often possessing an own farm, sometimes with own experience as an IFYE
Changing host families
Every one or two weeks
Information / organisation
Most of the time the first hostfamily is known prior to arrival. The first contact to the local coordinator already happens before the exchange. The change of hostfamilies is well organised.
Work
Assistance on the farm or in the household
Excursions
There is enough time besides work for excursions with the family
Young Farmers/Rural Youth
Mainly excursions with the hostfamily, occasional excursions with the rural youth
Food
Similar to swiss food
Communication
German and English
Other
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