Getting used to life here hasn't been that difficult yet. I think it is because I hang out with the people on my program so much, but that will change here really soon I hope. I like them, but I am not here to hang out with other Americans. It was a struggle to get them into a club last night for some reason. I would have to say that a German club is not the most fun I have ever had. "Dancing" was simply jumping up and down for swaying, not to the beat of the music, but just swaying [View Full Entry]

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Guten Tag!!! So I really need to come to terms with the fact the 1 and 2 euros come in coin form. I finally bought a coin purse today for all of the change I have that is almost 10 euros worth, which is enough for dinner around here. At IES we filled out paperwork for about two hours for residency permits, therefore I am officially without a passport for 2 weeks. This is unfortunate because there is a trip to France this weekend, but I think I can get it worked out. I have not spent very much money, which [View Full Entry]

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Guten Tag von Freiburg! So I managed to wrestle my 100lbs of luggage through the Frankfurt airport, onto a train, into a cab and then up the three flights of stairs to my room. For those of you who have saw me the last few days before I left it was quite and adventure getting those suitcases underweight, but mom and I managed. Needless to say, my arms are very sore. Freiburg is absolutely beautiful and the students on my program are all really nice, at least right now. I have met two of my roommates, both of which are female. [View Full Entry]

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