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I am finally in Germany.
Many thoughts filled my head.
In December 2008, when I registered for the Canadian Summer School in Germany, I wasn't sure about the program. I knew that I wanted to keep learning German in the actual country (learning a new language merely in a classroom does not suffice!) but living in another country for a few months was definitely new to me. In February/March, I bought my plane ticket and forgot about the fact that I will be going to Germany. I simply blame it on midterms. Finally in April, I was so psyched about going on this trip that it was an actual distraction from studying for exams. i.e. Checking facebook for responses to my comments on the CSSG thread, planning weekend/nach CSSG trips to Hamburg/Munich/Berlin, etc. But I did love every moment.

I don't know who's reading this right now, but for those who are, this is my first blog.
As many of you know, I am quite terrible with technology but I've decided to put aside my weaknesses and step up. I am on the other side of the world for three months after all.

There is so much to say but my internet will run out at the Jugendherberge (youth hostel) here in Melsungen, a sleepy little town that becomes boring after exactly two days, which is perfect because I have been here for a day and a half already and we are leaving for Kassel tomorrow.
I've already met awesome people. i.e. My roommates in the hostel: Morgen, Kelly und Kathlyn. They're super nice and I'd like to believe that we are a good group. I didn't want to come here at the last minute. i.e. 3 days before my departure. But now that I'm here, I want to stay here forever!

Being in Germany is definitely different from Kanada. It's hard to explain but in a few sentences, I can say that I have been speaking a lot of German. We get "gelbe Karten" if we speak in english. If you get three of these yellow cards, you can a certain percentage reduction from your final mark and potentially an exclusion from a planned excursion. Everybody was so tired last night after our flight that we all passed out. But this is why we are in Melsungen. We are free to do anything we want so that we can prepare for Kassel, the actual school part of our trip starting on Monday. And lastly, I can say that I'm loving ALL of this so far.

Tomorrow I will have a much easier access to the internet. Until then, I will have to go sleep and get some rest for the bus ride tomorrow to Kassel. Keep checking back and join me in my trip in Germany!

I'm very anxious to meet my host family! (Wish me luck!)

Thank you to all who were so supportive before this trip. I love you all!

Tschüss!

erin.