Student Blogs

Auf Wiedersehen, Berlin!

Just a couple weeks shy of living here for 12 months, I will return to the US this Friday. I am excited to see my family, to start law school, to begin the next phase of life. At the same time, it is utterly unvorstellbar that, next week, I will not ride the SBahn, not [...]

Yet another travel guide

For the sake of the next generation of DAADers, I thought I’d contribute a list of my favorite Berlin haunts. I’ve been here nearly a year—unbelievable! And it has been a wonderful year. I’ve sorted out my discoveries per the season in which I discovered them, though their usefulness to you will likely depend on [...]

Around Europe in 30 days…and a 21st Birthday!

In June I was infected with the travel bug, and it was a great feeling. Since I had busted my tail to get presentations and other small assignments done in the beginning rather than waiting until the last few weeks of the semester, I was able to fully enjoy each weekend in June by travelling. [...]

Rocking the European Boat (Brussels: part II)

My remaining two days in Brussels proved interesting and informative on a diverse array of subjects. I visited each of the main EU institutions, ate the obligatory dish of mussels and fries with relish, and saw Manneken Pis in an African outfit. Our multi-international crew, united through our common residency in Berlin, also proudly watched [...]

Sommer in Freiburg!!

Hey everyone, Well I’m sorry once again that it’s been so long since I’ve updated my blog, but I’ve had a lot going on here in Germany from traveling to sickness to tons of school work so it’s just been really difficult to find the time to update. But now that I have 2 term [...]