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Long Road Home

It’s been a long time since I came home to Germany in July. I knew I needed to write something, but in between readjusting to being home, starting school again, and being at a complete loss of words for how … Continue reading

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The Countdown Begins

Since finishing my presentations last week, I’ve been in some weird form of limbo. I’ve still got 3 essays to finish, but my classes are over. I’m waiting for my parents to visit in me in 8 days, and at … Continue reading

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Two kinds of language tests

Ah, exams. A wonderful time of year anticipated by every student. Studying marathons! Lack of sleep! Diets consisting primarily of pasta and frozen dinners! The gorgeous scenery of your own 8×10 dorm room for days on end! What’s not to … Continue reading

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London Calling

London has a special place in the minds of Americans my age. To us, it is a city of magic, a place where our childhoods rest regardless of whether we have set food there at all. It is from London … Continue reading

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Edinburgh at Last

I’ve been traveling again! I can’t even describe how amazing it was to finally visit the UK. Originally, when I first knew I was going to St. Edward’s, I had wanted to study abroad in Edinburgh but Germany clearly stole … Continue reading

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Oh, the People You’ll Meet!

After four months of living in Germany, I’ve done quite a bit of traveling. I’ve seen royal palaces, Roman ruins, Stone Age dwellings, mountains, lakes, and big cities both old and new. I’ve also met people from all over the … Continue reading

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