Auf Wiedersehen, Munchen!

After arriving back home from my glorious study abroad in the city of Munchen, Germany, I have realized how much I have truly grown from such an experience. Looking back on those past six weeks, I can see now just how far I have truly come. My progress in my German language skills is one…

Combating self-doubt von Deutsches Kurs

Throughout my time in school, I never struggled as much as I have with German. While I am not the best at every subject in college, it certainly doesn’t compare to the uphill challenge of learning a new language paired with full immersion in Germany. Everywhere I go, I have to have my ‘listening ears’…

Getting around Munchen!

Something that was quite new to me personally was the accessibility to public infrastructure. The idea of having so many different routes available to get to places was a complete culture shock. Because I study at a branch campus, I am not too sure what the infrastructure is like in Oakland, but I can’t imagine it…

Isabella Hribal in Munchen!

Hello friends! My name is Isabella Hribal and I am participating in University of Pittsburgh’s German Culture and Language study abroad program in Munchen, Germany. I just finished out my sophomore year at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, dual majoring in Early and Special Education with a certificate in West European Studies. I had a great opportunity…