The buds have been blossoming, the trees, becoming vibrant and vividly green, once again. The birds sing louder than what could be heard during the grey months of Winter in Germany. It’s been one year since moving to Germany from Canada. This is the second semester I have had the opportunity to teach at two … More The Five Senses: Reflections
First steps towards integration into a new culture? Learn the language (or work on it)… Before taking the plunge into the delightful swimming water, I first came to Germany for 2 months to take intensive German classes on weekday mornings. It was a lot of work, and it forced me to practice and use German … More Learning the Language
Before embarking on a new adventure, try to organize a few things from you current location – because no matter how much you prepare, there will ALWAYS be something new or different once you arrive … More Pre-departure Struggles
