My iPhone app reads “2 Days Left,” and although I have
checked it eagerly since October, the number is inconceivable. I am incredibly
thankful for this opportunity to study abroad and can only imagine what this
trip will hold. I hope for growth in many aspects, including my knowledge of
German culture and medical history. The realization that we begin our journey
across the Atlantic so soon is incredibly exciting and I am ready to jump into
the unknown.
My bags are
still empty and my German vocabulary consists of “nein.” In so many ways I feel
unprepared and yet I am perfectly fine with it. Ordinary semesters are filled
with stress and structure, all-nighters in the library and memorization of
chemical structures. I am more than ready to take a step back from the
traditional classroom setting and absorb knowledge through my own experiences.
The museums and medical facilities we will be visiting will provide a new way
of learning that is unfamiliar to me. The free time will allow us to explore
our own interests and get to know our fellow Ags a little better.
As we
embark on this trip, I need to encourage myself to be open to anything Europe
may offer. Whether that be eating sauerkraut with every meal or taking an
impromptu trip to a local market, I hope to leave nothing unseen nor regret not
taking that extra step. After all, what other time in our lives will we have to
be young and in Europe?
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