This day was the last day of school... The last day of everything. I went with Svenja. We arrived slightly late to German class and then there was an assembly to hear an American author speak. He wrote a book called Paper Town and he discussed the book for a while. It was great for me because he did not really speak German. He had an interesting view on how everyone looks at each other through mirrors, meaning you can never look at something in the same way as anyone else because you would have to have lived a life exactly like them. It was neat to see how well everyone seemed to understand him and what he was saying and then agreeing with him also.
We went back to German class for a little while, then off to English class. Everyone worked on a quick presentation and brain stormed, then went into a debate against each other with given sides. I helped with the grading which I found was very harsh because of how critical they are for greatness. On the one side this makes things harder, but on the other they know languages much better than we do in America.
We went home and I packed my bags, then we ate a special Italian lunch full of deliciousness with my last delicious Florian salad. After a couple hours I had to say my first goodbye. I made my goodbye to Anja, without crying, and left to go to the airport with Florian and Svenja. Once I got there it was such a stronger feeling because I knew I really was leaving. I became very attached to this beautiful country. I cried this time, because I was saying goodbye to my family.
On the plane I switched seats with someone and instead of being in the middle of the plane I got a window seat and it was wonderful to see the clouds, ice, mountains, ocean, everything. I finally arrived home about 14 hours later, but since I felt like it was morning I did not get to sleep until past 2:00AM.
~I <3 Deutschland~
This experience has been one of the best in my life, I know I will never forget it. I learned so much about myself, friends, culture, the past, food, buildings, and experiencing something different while being mostly independent. I think this trip has become a part of me, and the connections I made there and the feelings I had will be staying with me no matter how far away I am.
