Studying abroad in Berlin has given me a new way of looking at my national and cultural identity. Cultural identity has been a big topic for me in college. Berlin has a unique history of how people identify with their own country, and studying abroad in this city has encouraged me to further think about […]
Cuisine in the Capital: Eating Like A Berliner
It’s hard to believe that I’m nearing my last month in Berlin. I arrived here over two months ago, but it feels as though it’s been maybe two weeks. In honor of the months I’ve spent here, and the short time that remains, I decided to dedicate this blog post to my favorite topic: food! […]
Fall break- Budapest
My favorite city I visited over fall break would be Budapest, Hungary. I didn’t know much about Budapest to be honest, but this all meant that there was lots to learn. I learned thatBudapest has a lot of Turkish influence since it was considered Turkish territory in the 16th-18th century. Turkish food and bath houses […]
Tea with Brits
Fall break is in full swing! In fact, I’m currently in one of London’s many airports waiting to board a flight to Budapest. This weekend I explored Dublin with a classmate; we’ve spent the last few days here in London. We stayed in a rather centrally located hostel in Dublin. In London, a friend living […]
Hohenschönhausen
One of the reasons I decided to study abroad in Germany was that I was intrigued by the country’s fascinating history. Living in Berlin has provided me with so many opportunities to learn about history not just through a textbook but by visiting places of historical significance in real life. Our classes often take us on […]