This has been an interesting week so far. Many challenges have presented themselves and I have not failed to rise above the adversity. Monday was definitely a wake up call as far as understanding the differences between the school systems in the USA and Germany. German schools are more intensive than most schools in the USA. We have at least 20 pages of homework everyday. There has been intensive work and many hours to forfeit for the goal. I’ve learned this is the real world of linguistics. Your studies are definitely not to be trifled with on any level. I am just coming to the realization of the amount of work I must put in to reach my goal. This is a good learning experience. The first day of class there were students who did not feel the curriculum was satisfactory, and they were enlightened to know that the 1st day was just merely an introduction. We came together as a group and decided to take ownership of our learning experience. We have established study groups and developed studying methods to better assist our immersion into the language. It’s definitely nice to have all adults around me. I am the youngest out of everyone who is enrolled in my institute. We are definitely becoming a family of students. Sometimes having rivalries and competitions, but at the end of the day, We are helping each other reach a common goal. I’m very excited and ready for future challenges to come. Stay tuned!
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