Hallo everyone! This is my first update in a few months, and for good reason: I’m writing this entry from Koblenz, Germany! The next entries will document my 7 month (!!) adventure in Germany, and it should be an interesting … Continue reading
It’s so strange to be home! I’m very confused–what’s the word for “Wäsche” in English? Why does no one understand me when I speak German? Why is my verb order messed up when I talk? Yesterday I kept switching from … Continue reading
You know when you climb a mountain, and they say the weather gets very bad there very fast? They’re not kidding! I learned that the hard way today. One of the things I really wanted to do at the Sommerschule … Continue reading
As usual, the last few days have been fantastic, but wow, I can’t believe that Sommerschule is nearly over! While the first week was very tough and seemed to take forever, since then it’s been extremely fast-paced. Last night was … Continue reading
The weather here is unbelievable! One minute it’s beautiful and the next minute it’s pouring down rain–which is also beautiful, given you won’t have to hike in it for an hour or more. Yesterday we tried to hike to Kachina … Continue reading
Friday was opera night at die Deutsche Sommerschule! We all dressed up and climbed into two vans to drive to Santa Fe. I wore a dress (thanks Cousett!) and heels, which I never do, so that was special. It was … Continue reading
As promised, here is the zombie film that Sophia made! Quite a good number of people from the Sommerschule are in it; I’d say most of them, but some scenes are cut so you won’t see them all. In any … Continue reading
Today was the first day of the second half of the Sommerschule. It’s so strange to think that we’re halfway done, but I’m also amazed at the progress I’ve made since I came here. The first day I could barely … Continue reading
Midterms are probably every students’ second least favorite time of year, right behind finals. Just the word “midterm” brings back memories of a week without sleep followed by mornings wandering around campus with coffee and energy drink like some sort … Continue reading
It’s been a fantastic first few weeks at the sommerschule! I apologize for not keeping this more updated; during the week, there’s a pretty set routine of food, class, homework, sleep, repeat. All the classes and homework a very interesting … Continue reading
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