This semester proved to be one of my most interesting semesters of college because there were countless expected and unexpected adventures along the road. A good adventure does not always need a ton of planning but a bit of preparation in packing helps the journey go a bit more smoothly.

Hello Luther friends, it’s Logan Ardovino! The semester is finally drawing to a close and I can’t believe it has gone so fast.

The ability to experience and immerse oneself in different cultures may be the greatest thing about studying in Europe. Just a few hours in the train can take you to a completely new country.

My name is Amelia Scarbrough, and I am currently about 4100 miles away from my Luther home. I’ve tried to blend in with Europeans as much as possible, in order to experience things as less of an outsider, and to shed my American stereotypes at the door. So far, I’d say I’ve done a fairly good job.

Bikes, bikes, bikes- everywhere bikes. Bikes are almost always around wherever you go- parked bikes, fallen bikes, ridden bikes, every-colour-of-the-rainbow bikes.

Upon returning to Münster I came to a major personal realization that I’ve learned during my time across the pond. I’ve learned about what it means to be family with both familiar and unfamiliar people. 

It’s hard to believe but it’s already been thirty-eight days since we arrived in Munster. After struggling a little bit getting used to living in a new city, speaking a new language, learning to use the bus and/or bike everywhere, I think it’s safe to say that by now we’re all settled here.

We are all just over a month into our stay here in Germany. Everyone seems to be getting along well with their host families and we are becoming well acquainted with Münster.

One thing to know about Münster is that there are more bikes than people in the city.

This is Sam Mitchell, and this is the first Germany ‘16 Study Abroad’s blog post.