I find it interesting how many of the other exchangers I'm acquainted with on online are so excited about other exchange students living nearby. They talk about meeting up and hanging out and how much fun they'll have together. Don't get me wrong. I'm really looking forward to meeting other exchange students in DC and during my OLC in Bad Lobenstein. However, after that, I'm not sure I'll be too concerned about spending time with them. Not that exchang students aren't awesome people, but I would much rather spend my time with native Germans. I want to better my German, which will be easier to do with natives. I want to get a good feel for what it's like to live in Germany as a native. That's hard to do when you spend time with other non-natives.
It's nothing personal against other exchangers, I'd just rather spend my time with Germans while I'm in Germany. Am I the only one in this boat?
Bis später!
this is exactly how i feel!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one!
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