I am most excited about traveling outside the states and the opportunities we will have to go to other places when we are in Germany. Those 4 day weekends and group travel plans like the one to Norderney are what I am most looking forward to. Staying in Bonn and with our host families is going to be an amazing experience but I am most looking forward to exploring more of Germany and the surrounding countries.
Americans are loud, my friends are loud, my siblings are loud, I just hope I don't come across as loud overseas. My dad has been to Europe several times so I have an idea of how to talk and european manors, however, I am sure it will be much different when we get there. I am hoping for a good first hand perspective from my host family and maybe they can provide some guidance on how not to be labeled as a tourist.
I expect the most challenging part of this trip is going to be not running out of gas in the first few weeks. There is so much to do and so much to experience in Germany and I expect exhaustion is going to be the biggest challenge at least for me. I will be coming into this trip with a sprained ankle so maybe just a little rest here and there and it'll be alright.
One of my best friends went to Argentina for a month this summer and she always said how nervous she was, it was never excitement, it was always nerves. Now that she's been there for a few weeks, all she can say is how awesome her experience has been and how much fun she's been having. I think a few weeks ago I was nervous, I mean it's kinda hard not to be. But after hearing everything she's had to say about Argentina, I'm really excited and ready to get out of the watchful eyes of my parents.
I mean, obviously the schooling is important, and I am excited to learn about the history of medicine but I think I am more excited to get to know everyone who's going on the trip. I am excited to travel with yall as most of us experience Germany for the first time. I am excited for the nights hopefully spent having fun and the inside jokes that will come from them. I am excited to learn about the culture and see how different the daily experience is in Germany compared to CS or Austin. Let's just say I'm excited for the trip as a whole :)
Hopefully I didn't misspell too much in there. I thought I got everything…
See yall in Germany
Aidan
Hi Aidan! I am also so excited for the four day weekends, I think we can plan some cool trips. About the loudness stereotype, I wanted to say do NOT be afraid to be yourself, laugh, exclaim wonder, etc. As long as you make an initiative to aim to understand others' mannerisms, that will go a long way and will be noticed.
ReplyDeleteHowdy Aidan! That comment about your parents is hilarious, I am sure they will still call you almost every day on the trip. I am also looking forward to making lasting memories and friendships with those who go on the trip. I'm sure the only part that might get tiring is the walking! Our cities are so car focused it will be cool to experience cities that are more focused on the pedestrian experience. Nice to meet you Aiden and see you in Germany!
ReplyDeleteHey Aidan! Im hopping that you get to visit all the places you want during those weekends + your so right about the Normandy trip it sounds like it’ll be a lot of fun! Im also looking forward to making lots of memories to look back and laugh at in the future and I have a feeling lots of lore will be made on this trip! Its gonna be chill having you on this trip and I look forward to seeing you in Germany!
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