Monday morning we caught the early train for Berlin. It was a nice ride
there and we arrived in enough time to grab lunch before our city tour. I
was feeling very skeptical about our bike tour of the city. To my
surprise I had the best time biking around! Our guide Robin was really
cool and showed us all around the city.
Tuesday we started the
day by visiting the Reichstag Building which is the seat of the German
Parliment. The building is very historical since it has contained some
of the most important political systems to pass through Germany. Next we
took off to Sachsenhausen. The concentration camp was really a once in a
lifetime experience. It was creepy and very cool all at the same time.
It was really interesting to actually see what happened instead of just
reading about it.
Wednesday was all about the Charite. At the
learning center we got to experience different ways the medical students
learn different topics. We dressed up as old people and used a dummy to
listen to heart problems. Then we moved onto the Charite museum where
we observed different models that have been used by the college for
extended periods of time to train medical students.
Thursday
was a quick trip to Dresden. Dresden is hands down one of my favorite
towns in Germany. It was so beautiful and full of secrets you wouldn't
expect. There we visited the War Museum, Hygienic Museum, and had a
guided tour. I really want to go back to Dresden and stay for a week. It
seemed like a sleepy little town that was also full of excitement.
Friday
was our last day in Germany. We first visted the Dellbruck Center of
Molecular Medicine. Then we went to the Ottobock Center. The Ottobock
Center blew my mind. I've never really put the thought into people who
need prosthetics until now. The technology utilized by Ottobock is truly
amazing and gives you a new appreciation for people who need
prosthetics and those making them.
I am so sad that I'm not in Germany anymore, but this whole trip was a once in a lifetime experience. I love Berlin.
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