This first week in Germany has been an unforgettable experience in and of itself. In just this week I feel as though I have been exposed to so much, yet I know this is just the beginning.
One Week Later…
Berlin is a neat city. I have never been a huge fan of cities because they are lacking in elbow-room and fresh air, but… Continue reading “One Week Later…”
Before Germany
This summer program was created to give engineers the chance to study abroad while still maintaining the number of credits needed to graduate in four years. For a program which is so crammed full of credits, this is an amazing opportunity for me to get to see the world and learn a little something as well. I hope to come out
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Tschüss to Our First Week!
What an incredible first week it has been! I still can’t decide if our time here has felt more like a long month or a short day since we first arrived last Saturday. So far, we have been going non-stop with schoolwork and touring around Berlin. The number of things we have done in just one week is actually quite impressive. Continue reading “Tschüss to Our First Week!”
My New Home
Wow, I have been in Germany for 6 days now! It already feels like forever. Getting used to a new culture has been quite the adventure, and sometimes just a little bit overwhelming. From the moment that we got off the plane, and I couldn’t understand much that people were saying, I knew this would be an interesting trip. Occasionally you meet a person that speaks some English, but most of the time that is not the case. It was really helpful taking a German class last spring, because I am able to say basic phrases that get my point across. Of course if I don’t know what to say, I can always just switch to hand motions.
Reflections on Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
The visit to Sachsenhausen concentration camp was a humbling, and informative experience. Continue reading “Reflections on Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp”
First Week in Berlin
The first week in Berlin, Germany, flew by for me. Berlin did not feel like culture shock; however, I learned that it is exhausting to have the native language not be my native language. Speaking in German is difficult, but the German class we are taking helps remind me of the German I learned second semester, which I had forgotten. Continue reading “First Week in Berlin”
First Impressions of Berlin
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been in Berlin for one week already. I’m getting used to the public transportation system, the miles of walking each day, and the rhythm of classes during the week. Yet there are still some things I haven’t fully adjusted to yet. Continue reading “First Impressions of Berlin”
One-Sixth Completed
It seems like such a long time since we arrived at Tegel Airport last Saturday. Our days have been packed full of activities while exploring the city, and then retiring at St. Michaels Heim to do homework at night. Continue reading “One-Sixth Completed”
In the Beginning
Whew. Over the past 24 hours, I’ve spent 8 of them doing homework. Even though I should’ve expected this much work for a four credit hour class, I guess it didn’t occur me that we’d ACTUALLY be doing much besides being in a classroom for a couple of hours a day. I’ve been informed that the first week is more homework heavy than the rest, so that we’ll have more time to explore the sights and sounds of Deutschland. Continue reading “In the Beginning”