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Germany for Teens: Meet Katja!
Katja's Room, © German Information Center USA
Discover what life is like as a German teenager. Katja will tell you all about her school, hometown, everyday activities and more.
Hi! I'm Katja and welcome to “Germany for Teens!” I'm 16 years old and live in Nuremberg with my little brother, Philipp, and our parents. “Germany for Teens” is my little corner of the internet where I can tell you all about life as a German teenager. You can learn about my family, school, hobbies and more. Let's get started!
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My Family I live in Nuremberg with my parents and little brother, Philipp. You may already know Philipp thanks to his “Germany for Kids” page. He's 11 years old and in the 5th grade. My…
I'm in the 11th grade at a local Gymnasium (college preparatory high school). That means that I only have two more years- and lots of tests!- before I earn my Abitur, the diploma that allows me to…
Katja lives in Nuremberg, a bustling city in Bavaria with over 500,000 residents. It's the second-largest city in Bavaria and the center of a huge metropolitan region. With its long history and…