It’s been a little less than 2 weeks since I’ve been here in Germany. I’ve had a great time so far, and have already experienced so much. I’ve met people from all around the world, and have already learned so much German. My Dad and I (as I write this) are on our way to Prague, where we will spend a few nights before I go back to Munich for class, and he goes to Sweden to visit my brother and his family. We just came from Salzburg-the home of Mozart, the stage for movies such as the Sound of Music and considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It was a great time…my Dad and I explored a salt mine, took a tram to a 1000 year old castle, and got lost on the side streets of the town.
After Prague, I’ll return to Munich to continue my intensive language studies. I’ve also got to take care of other business such as my Visa, my bank account, and my class schedule. Life here is much different that the US, but I’m adjusting just fine and am having a great time.
A couple tips to people who study/visit in Munich
-You can take the Bayern Ticket anywhere in Bavaria (to Salzburg as well, even though it is in Austria) for just 28 euro. The ticket is good for up to 5 people, meaning that if you split it properly, you are just paying about 6 E to travel around Bavaria and lasts for a 24 hour period. If you arrive to the train station early (around 30 minutes) you can usually find other people who want to share the ticket because they are going to the same place (that is, if you do not have 5 people). Other ideas for the ticket: go to Regensburg (a UNESCO world heritage site), Neuschwanstein (The Cinderella Castle) or Nurnburg. The ticket has some small time restrictions, and don’t allow use of high speed trains.
-The intensive language course website can be found at “vsk-misu.de” or by googling “vsk misu munich”. It is definitely a great way to practice German, meet kids from around the world who will study here, and get used to German life. The class is offered twice a year, around a month before the semester starts.
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