Summarize my post-Germany thoughts? I really don’t know where to begin, because there are so many thoughts and experiences I recall every day. Thus, I’ll briefly discuss immediate re-assimilation into American culture, and recall my experiences as I slowly became accustomed to my life in Texas.
The initial ending of the program was sad, yet exciting. I had learned tons of new things about the world, and had many great experiences that I was ready to share with all of my family and friends. I was excited to see my family as well, because my sister became pregnant while I was oversees! Aside from suffering a miserable, long flight, the excitement prevailed. I, like Andrew, ( funny inside joke from trip!) could not start a sentence without the phrase “In Germany,…”. I am not sure if my friends eventually became annoyed by this inclination, but I seriously could not refrain myself from mentally re-living the great moments our group shared in Germany.
As the semester started, and school went on, things started to become somewhat depressing. While in Germany, I spent over a month living a foreign lifestyle with an amazing group of people. After such a close connection with my host family and friends, it was all gone in a flash. There have been points where I have felt nostalgic and gloomy, because I have gone so long without seeing my host family and my amazing friends from the trip. I miss touring Germany altogether. I sound crazy about saying this, but I even miss the public transportation! I miss the trips made to amazing countries during the free weekends, and bonding with the other students while touring and riding on night trains!
Although it sounds dismal to go on about my insufferable nostalgia, I have the reassuring thought that Germany is not going to disappear, and I can go back and visit in the future (when funds are available). Still, the trip is not going to be the same without the same group of people. THAT is why the memories of this trip are held very, very close to my heart.
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