Ich Spreche Kein Deutsch.

Ich Spreche Kein Deutsch. In general, it would be considered a good idea to know more than just two words of the language native to the country youll be traveling to. This would seem an even better idea when youll be spending six weeks in said country, which in my case would be Germany. Too bad I dont know any German. Not kidding: I just googled how to say good-bye in German. Google Translate, I love you. (Edit: Actually, I dont. Considering the number of mistakes that were pointed out to me) Ive also been spending a lot of time on this site, cramming various scraps of information in my head and hoping itll be enough for when I land in Frankfurt Airport with no idea where anyone or anything is. Despite my complaints and lack of German eloquence, however, Im truly looking forward to my trip to Deutschland. Im going with four other girls as part of a MISTI (MIT Science and Technology Initiatives) program called Highlights for High Schools . The five of us will be teaching at various schools all over Germany, using curriculums we designed earlier this year. In just over a week, Ill be able to tell how much bio and physics I managed to retain from freshman year; Im pretty sure these last two weeks spent relaxing at home, re-reading the Harry Potter books, and playing frisbee pretty much every day havent helped on the retention front. In addition to holding lessons, the other girls and I hope to do quite a bit of sight-seeing. We especially have our eyes set on the Neuschwanstein Castle: Isnt it beautiful? And I really want to do a segway tour of Berlin, though Id probably fall off the segway: At the end of the trip, I might even get to hop over to another country for a litttle while: Look familiar? To summarize ~ (1) Ahhh, I get to go to Europe for the first time in my life! (2) Teachings funnn. (3) German chocolate? Yes, please. (4) MISTI pays for it all :) Thanks to the wonderful Erin who works in the MIT-Germany office, Ill have housing, food, a stipend, and a fantabulous experience one thatll certainly need some blogging! Until another time Auf Wiedersehen! P.S. On an unrelated note, I watched How to Train Your Dragon today, and now I really want a dragon. I also watched Shrek Forever After, though, so if I cant get a dragon, Id be willing to accept a donkey-dragon hybrid. Just saying.