I made it! I arrived at the Snakedance condos around 2:30 today, and I’ve gotten settled in and had a work-study “orientation” already. I’ve met quite a few people already, and of course they all speak nur Deutsch if possible. I was glad to find that I understand most of what they say, though I have yet to sit in on a lecture. My German II is coming back to me and I am very surprised at how much I can understand already. Responding is a bit difficult, but fortunately there are people of all skill levels here. I’m rooming with a grad student whose German is better than mine, of course, but that is a good thing!
As for everything else, I was scared at first but I’m quickly learning that everyone here is very nice and that they are patient with my…slower…German. They’ve also warned us several times about letting bears in the building, or attracting them with food in the cars. Should I be worried?
I wish my friends from St. Edward’s could be here with me! Those who haven’t been; you would enjoy it! And those who have know how wonderful it is here.
More updates as soon as I can! For now, I’m going to rest my brain. I might need it later!