Henrik Daeter - Foreign Exchange Student
by Alex Fuchtman and Courtney Wagner
August 27, 2011
Meet Henrik Daeter!
Henrik will be staying in the United States for 10 months. He came to Creighton on July 30, 2011. He is representing Hamburg, Germany! Henrik is living with Jim, Jody, Alex, Ian, and Sloane Fuchtman. On August 30th, Mr. Daeter will turn 17. He is in the senior class! Throughout the year, he will participate in football, possibly basketball, and maybe track.
Do you have any siblings? "Yes, I have a sister Carolin who is 19."
What do your parents do? "My dad is an electrician and runs the family business. My mom works as his secretary."
What is your favorite subject? "Advanced Computers"
What is an unusual fact about yourself? "I took dance lessons in Germany."
What is your favorite German food? "I really like German 'Bratkartoffeln,'(hash browns) but I nearly like everything."
What is your favorite American food? "Burgers."
What is your favorite candy? "Chocolate!"
What is your favorite movie? "I like many.."
What is your favorite thing about America? "EVERYTHING!"
Who is your favorite teacher so far? "Everyone is friendly!"
Fun German Facts!
1. Germany is located in central Europe.
2. The entire population of Germany is 82 million; Hamburg only has 1.7 million.
3. The capital of Germany is Berlin.
4. The work week includes Monday through Saturday.
5. There are more than 1,000 breweries in Germany.
6. There are 1,200 different types of sausage in Germany!
7. Germany has 16 states.
8. There are a total of 660 airports in Germany!
9. The tallest church in the world is located in Germany. It is 161.53 (530ft) meters high.
10. Germany is the largest economy, and the second most populous nation of Europe.
