Word count: 401 So fall is upon us, and let me tell you growing up in Florida I was excited to see the change in foliage, which all my Northeastern friends have spoken to me about. The only problem is it’s not the same change in foliage you might throw up on Instagram. This…
Category: Germany: DDP Reutlingen
Oktober is here
My first week has ended, and I could not believe how many different classes I had attended. I decided to reward myself by going to Oktoberfest in Munich this weekend, and it was a blur of culture and relief seeing familiar faces. I met up with other Rollins students and we got stayed at an…
Settling in
I’ve been in Reutlingen, Germany for the past couple of weeks, and classes still haven’t started yet. I’ve done an intensive German language course, which ended last week and just finished orientation. It’s been frustrating, especially since I’ve been watching my friends talk about their classes, that they’ve been in for a month, and actually…
Auf Wiedersehen America
Well, it’s finally time for me to leave for Germany. I’ve been expecting it for two years now, and I feel prepared and have said goodbye to all of my friends. My last day in Minnesota I spent kayaking with my brother, and finalizing everything I’ve packed for the past three days. I’m going to…
Germany bound
And so my trip begins So August 25st has finally come around. It is finally the day to fly to Germany. It was an extra long summer break seeing as how my fall semester would start once I arrived in Germany. The future is bleak and I don’t know what to expect, but the pressure is good for…