There is so much more to Germany than just World War II. I am extremely aware of the stigma that surrounds the country but it doesn’t mean that Germany consists of ONLY World War II sites. But visiting World War II sites while in Germany is an excellent way to learn more about the country’s…
Reflecting on My First Semester Abroad
It’s been a long three months. 93 days to be specific. 93 days since I packed up my life and moved 7,000 miles away to the beautiful town of Heidelberg, Germany. Before stepping on the plane, I thought it was going to be the longest three months of my life. In some ways, it was.…
How NOT to See Vienna
This past week I have been in Austria with my class for an Educational Field Trip. The “educational” title is optional. I had been to Vienna once before but never left the train station so I was unsure of what to expect. Basically, I was not looking forward to being surrounded by the same people…