Hey everyone!
I had a really nice post typed out earlier and then it entered the great blogosphere in the sky. I am still not sure what happened there, but I had to run to a fire safety presentation where I got to practice using a fire extinguisher with about 500 other people. It was interesting to say the least.
Today has been a very busy day for me and it's not over yet. I've been to meetings, signed up for German classes, took a Library tour, got an IT lesson, and went to a Intercultural Humanities program meeting. Later on this evening there is a Graduate Student Association (GSA) party that the students have taken to calling the "beer party". Apparently German universities allow alcohol on their campuses - something that differs greatly from American universities!
I now know something about my program which is a good thing. I'm looking at how cultures interact through literature, art, and history. It sounds right up my alley. I met my academic advisor who is impressed with my areas of interest (women in religion and women in history) Tomorrow, Thursday, I am meeting her for lunch to discuss - well, I am not sure yet. I'll let you know after it happens.
I am meeting so many interesting people! I've clicked with a several students including Agya from Nepal, Lyazzat from Khakizstan, Alissa from Pennslyvania, Mobashir from India, and Kate from America by way of Japan (apparently she never lives in one country for long). Also Tali from America & Israel and Martin from Slovakia. All these different countries make me wish I had taken ASS class at Notre Dame and that I had had to map the world. Right now I can just pick out the geographic regions for these places.
One thing that surprises me is the lack of organization at Jacobs. Students, faculty, and staff have all told me to expect it. Apparently the student is growing so fast that it is hard for the university to keep up.
I've been trying some things like watching television in German. Last night I watched CSI:Miami dubbed in German which was an experience. I had actually seen the episode in English, but could hardly follow it in German. Instead I noticed things like costumes, setting, etc. I'm not sure if I'll do it again anytime soon.
Right now I don't have regular internet access so I will respond as often as I can. I REALLY REALLY appreciate the comments and emails. I cannot tell you how much I look forward to reading them everyday. At the moment I also don't have access to a telephone, but I am hoping next week that I will. At the very least I think I will have skype next week.
I'm think about you all!
Love,
Elizabeth
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3 comments:
On CSI Miami, was Horatio as annoying in German? :) Inquiring minds have to know!
It sounds like your settling in fabulously. I'm glad to hear it and I'm glad you're writing this blog to keep us informed!
Also, will your classes be in German? How does that work? I always marvel at my classmates who are English as a Second (or third) language -- I couldn't imagine.
We put Donnie on a plane on Tuesday. We won't see him again until he gets back from Iraq. I thought you would want to know. (he won't actually be in Iraq until sometime in September)
Love ya, thanks for keeping us updated.
~Stacie
Quick note before I leave for class--
I think the whole lack-of-organization thing is European by nature. French universities are notoriously disorganized: I mean, no one, neither faculty nor staff, knew when or where our final exams were going to be until the week before!
Wishing you the best!
KP
xx
It was so bizarre to hear Horatio in German. House, MD was coming on next and I would have been interested to hear him and Cuddy, but I was also so tired that I had to get some sleep.
My classes will be in German accented English in most cases. It will be interesting for sure. I've met people so speak 4 or 5 languages and I am completely impressed with that. It makes me feel like a slacker.
That must have been so hard seeing Donnie off. Thank you for telling me. When does he get back from Iraq?
Love ya,
Elizabeth
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