Mailing #3
So yesterday I received mailing #3 and the package from the embassy. So exciting.
The embassy sent a whole bunch of books and magazines to introduce the German culture and current events. I want to start reading “Facts about Germany” in English so I can check out the German copy soon. It should be good practice/learning.
The [...]
Done with Sophomore Year!
Exactly as it says. I’m done! Woo. Finished Physics around an hour ago. *applauds* Now I have to go down and apply for my Passport and then hand some forms in and go find my advisor so she can sign a form or two. Lots and lots of forms.
Now I have vacation soon and then [...]
3 Months.
So, it’s almost May 1st and I think it’s safe to say that I’m not getting a response from Germany about the University. Alas. I shall have to wait until July to see where I am living, and I’ll need to make a really awesome resume. Gah. It’s the resume part that I dislike. Oh [...]
100 Days
So this past weekend I got a letter from CBYX. That was exciting. Mailing #2.
It was all on culture shock and the differences between German culture and American culture. Interesting, but I haven’t read the largest packets yet. I was supposed to be studying a lot, but I did a fair bit less than I [...]
Letter to Host Family and Other Fun Stuff
Today I received three fun emails relevant to Germany. Two were from William Maier and one from Mr. Yeager. Starting with the later, my dad gave me his email address, he is the president of one of the companies my dad works with. I checked out the website of the German company they are associated [...]
Mailing #1
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