I have a strong connection to Germany because I was born in here, lived here until I was six years old, and frequently visit the half of my family that lives here. When I was six I moved to the USA and went through the American school system. I eventually decided that, after spending a year in an American university, I would spend a year as an exchange student in Germany to gain a more complete perspective on life and study in the two countries, as well as improve my german language skills.
My study program here started in October 2011 and I've been collecting observations about the similarities and differences between life in the USA and in Germany ever since. I hope I will be able to offer a unique perspective on these similarities and differences and that someone, whether they're a student planning an exchange program, a person with interests in German life and culture, or an American interested in what other countries' perceptions of the USA say about our culture, will find these interesting and helpful.
Bilingual Blog
I am maintaining this blog in both English and German. Each post and page appears in both languages. The content for each language is approximately the same (with some differences because the two versions are written for different audiences).For easy access, posts will be tagged with the language in which they are written. This ad-hoc solution will have to do until I find the time to develop something better. Suggestions on ways to do this are welcome.
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