After spending countless hours on planes, trains, and buses, I finally arrived at the first of two destinations on my program—Münster, Germany! Navigating was a challenge, but the experience was worth it. I conducted conversations with cell phone store clerks and airport authorities alike. I experienced the cold but refreshing air of a late German…
Category: Germany: JYM
Was für ein Pech!
Just as things were starting to become easy and I was finally starting to feel comfortable with a daily routine, I lost my month bus ticket… and the month just started, yesterday. I always keep my bus pass in my jacket pocket, where it’s easily accessible but stashed deep inside so it won’t fall out….
Here I Go, Again
I’ve waited until the last possible moment to write this blog post. I was waiting for a time when I felt relaxed, inspired and motivated to write about my upcoming journey, but that moment never really came. I’ve been so busy working and packing and getting all sorts of things ready and now here I…
Six Weeks Till Liftoff! Overseas Correspondent: Ben Wozniak–Spring 2015
The plane tickets are purchased. The papers are being processed. Another six weeks, and then I’m off to Germany for the semester of a lifetime! Over the past few weeks, I have been making preparations for the upcoming adventure, practicing my German, and getting to know my future city of residence via Google maps. Having…