The attached Powerpoint is a presentation by Tommy and myself on the Elevator Repair Service. Elevator Repair Service
Gehorsam
Almost every week, our class finds itself at another museum. Berlin has no shortage, and we have been incredibly lucky to see such a wide array of exhibits through our various courses. One of my favourite, though, was a featured installation titled “Gehorsam” (“Obedience” in English) that consisted of 15 different rooms, each examining a different […]
Things to pack and not pack for India
Now that I’ve been traveling in India for a month, I’ve thought of things I really have needed, and not needed, in my luggage. Here are my thoughts (hopefully other participants on the program will make similar posts about packing): Generally, bring the least amount of stuff you can. Although we spend long periods of […]
Dancing Refugees
On Saturday, October 5th, my host family took me along to Hamburg. The reason for our visit was because my host mother, Malalai, was involved in a theatrical production about the journeys of refugees. Not only was she involved, as it turns out, the production was an exposition on her journey from Afghanistan to Germany […]
Musical Friends
One of the most intriguing aspects of Berlin life is the music. Music is a constant here. Any day of the week, if you walk long enough, you will begin to hear live music. It could be a full band playing at a local venue or a singer/songwriter busking in the subway. Early on in […]