Category: Germany: DDP Reutlingen

After having been away from Florida, in a non-tropical environment for the first time in my life has made me appreciate many things I once took for granted. It truly is a privilege and joy to feel the warmth of the sun almost every day and go for a swim on the first day of…

To me, October has always been a month of transition. The sun sets earlier, the weather becomes cool and crisp, and the drawn-out languid grasp of summer gets shaken off. In Germany, this effect only seems to have magnified. I knew the change in climate would be more noticeable in Germany, since Orlando does a…

If you have never been to Germany, you’re bound to run into some unexpected cultural experiences. The thing that left the strongest impression on me, by far, was the German Grocery Shopping Experience ™. Back in the United States one gets used to the comfort and surplus of American culture. A nice bagger helps you put…

Although I had been anticipating my study abroad in Germany for a long time, it always felt like it was something that would happen in the far future. Even as I was completing some final pre-departure errands, the fact that I would be leaving for a year and a half never really hit me. It…

Exactly two weeks until I’m on a 10 or so hour flight back home. I feel a little bad for the stranger sitting next to me because if they try and make conversation I might not stop talking about the fact I’m going for the rest of our flight. Oops. Now that Netflix lets you…

Concerts and traveling are in my opinion the best way to spend your money. So a few weeks ago, I did just that. Me and a few friends rented a car, drove to Cologne (Köln in German) and went to see Flume! It was definitely a night to remember. I was in charge of driving….

A month from today I go back home and get to cuddle my pup and finally speak with good friends and family in person. The countdown on my phone keeps me going honestly. My body is ready for two weeks of non-stop eating because I miss Hispanic and vegan food so much. I also miss…

Yesterday, I saw snow for the first time that wasn’t the fake soap kind Orlando theme parks like to use for effect. As you can imagine having never lived outside of Florida, I became overly excited when it happened. At first, I was confused and thought to myself, “Okay, this is either really tiny hail…

It’s Crunch Time Time is going by so fast here! 36 days till I take a quick trip home, 42 days till I have to come back, 41 days till my German exam, 45 days till my Finance and Accounting Exam and 50 days till Christmas! What?! I feel like my parents just dropped me…

I’ve officially been in Germany for two months this week! It’s honestly been a crazy ride, but on the bright side, I’ll be home cuddling my dog in 55 days. Yes, I’ve already started a countdown. I’ll only be home for about two weeks, but it will be nice to be home for the holidays…