The First Ten Days

This first week has definitely been a transition. The time, the school, the dorms, the food, the people...but, I've loved almost every minute of it. I only had one moment of doubt, the first time I walked in my dorm and saw how bare and white it was. I just thought to myself, what am I doing here?! But, after a few minutes I was able to calm down, and now I'm so excited to be here.

My Classroom

We started class the day after we got here. It's Monday-Friday, 9:00-12:50, for six weeks. There are six levels, and I tested into level 2, so after these six weeks, I will take a test, and if I pass it, then I will move up to the next level for the next six weeks. If I don't then I will just stay in the same one. I'm pretty sure I'll pass though, it's been pretty easy so far :)


Since being here, I've mostly just gone to school every day, eaten lunch with friends, explored the city, I've gone to a couple Kneipes, and I've probably been to the grocery store about five times. I want to cook for myself while I'm here, but I think most of you know, I'm not the best cook. So if you've got any advice or easy recipes, let me know! I can get pretty much all of the same food here as in the U.S. (hopefully). So far I've made myself scrambled eggs, many many pb&j's, and I have some stuff for pasta.

Two nights ago, we tried finding SchwarzWeiss, which is a club/bar in one of the other dorm buildings; but, we were too early, and instead we went back into the city and went to this little bar called Südhaus. It was such an old building, and it was so cute, just tucked in the side of the hill between a couple other stores. I ordered Glühwein, which is hot wine with some spices I think. It was delicious and perfect for the cold weather.

Me, Emily, Margaret, and Kirsten

Last night we also tried out the Kneipe in our dorm. It was very small, and my friend Noelle said it reminded her of the prom from Napolean Dynamite. We spoke with some of the German students that live here though, so that was definitely the best part of the night.

And tonight, I'm going with Emily and her cousin Kelsey to find out about a leadership position with the boy/girl scouts here. I don't know much more than that, so hopefully the meeting tonight will explain everything else. While we're here, we have to join some organization or other. I was originally intending to volunteer at a hospital, so I would like to still do that if it's possible. But this program also sounds like it could be interesting and fun.

Well, I think this is more than enough for now...Bis spaeter!