Week Zwei (2)

As you can tell, classes began this week! The first 2 weeks are just German language and German culture. It's tough calling them classes because they are actually fun. However, in two weeks, the other 2 classes will start. So far I have learned greeting phrases, ordering at a cafe, and numbers. German culture has been a discussion of the differences and similarities between Germany and America. Topics that have arisen are displaying the countries' flag, an action that is popular in the states, but is only recently popular here in Germany. Another topic is public transportation, bike riding, or walking. To Germans, that is the way of life and for Americans, it is mostly driving cars.

I've really enjoyed studying and learning the German culture instead of just being a tourist. Already, I feel studying abroad has grown my view that the world has much to offer and it needs exploring. Highlights of this week have been: shopping in old town at TK Maxx (TJ Maxx), eating at an outdoor cafe, attending Stammtisch (German word for: group meeting), and hiking to an old church that sits on a hilltop overlooking Regensburg.