Excitement filled my mind as I had been accepted into the German Language Study Abroad program in the day before the program. I bought an EU rail global pass in anticipation of traveling all over Europe. Dr.Alexander and my GER 202 Michelle Gerber had provided me with contact information, an itinerary about the program and weekly emails updating me on the current weather, packing ideas, and even a concerning email about a train conductors strike that was taking place 2 days before my departure. None the less I was headed over with wide eyes and an open mind. My first week in Germany on the Regensburg German Language program would interesting to say the least. Upon arriving at the Phoenix airport I had an influx of questions and concerns enter my mind. Am I going to
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