In the U.S you might know of or celebrate Mardi Gras, but in Germany people celebrate Karneval. The Karneval season actually lasts for a few months, but the craziest days are about a week leading up to Ash Wednesday. Rosenmontag…
an ability to see the world
If you are presented with an opportunity to study abroad, do it, because studying abroad introduces you to a world unseen by many. There really is a world out there that can offer you a wealth of possibilities. I am…
what we seek, we shall find
The title of this post is one provided by Ralph Waldo Emerson, philosopher and leader of transcendentalism, among many other things. To me, this quote embodies this leap I have taken to fully immerse myself in another culture and system.…
settling in
Anyone taking in a new city must take the time to get settled in to their new home, wherever it may be. For me, this was in flat, shared with two other students. Personally, my flatmates and fellow KU students…
Backpacker’s Guide to Munich
Experience Bavaria through its beautiful capital city that wonderfully melds traditional Bavarian life with German innovation and modernity. The Old City In the heart of Munich lies Marienplatz, which marks the center of Old Munich. The area surrounding the Marienplatz…
NEW INTERNSHIP INFO SESSIONS – October 30th and 31st
Gain international experience while interning abroad! Two new internship options, one in Shanghai, the other in Germany, are now available to students! Sessions are being hosted to allow students to gain information on these programs. For Shanghai: WHERE? :…