March 2021
Sunshine in Munich: Feb. 22 – Feb. 28
I don’t have many exciting updates since this week felt very “routine.” Every day I am getting faster at reading in German, but I am finding that it is difficult to stay [...]
February 2021
Exploring Munich’s Parks: Feb. 15 – Feb. 21
Monday seemed like a turning point for “moving in.” I finally have a carpet and Christmas type lights that make my room feel more homey, and I did my first load of laundry! [...]
Settling In: Feb. 8 – Feb. 14
The week began slowly as I recovered from staying up late to watch the Superbowl and balanced beginning my research with activities with my floormates like badminton, yoga, and watching TV and [...]
Moving into my Dorm: Feb. 1 – Feb. 7
Monday came and I headed to my “dorm,” Roncalli-Kolleg, for the first time. I met the house manager and the groundskeeper who helped me check in. I had the Airbnb until Wednesday, [...]
Closing Quarantine: Jan. 25 – Jan. 31
The second half of my quarantine was a lot like my first: paperwork, emails, and language practice. For a little added comfort, I cooked Risi e Bisi, an Italian soup that I’ve loved [...]
Arrival & Quarantine: Jan. 17 – Jan. 24
And so the next adventure begins. The days leading up to my departure were a hectic combination of running errands, filling out paperwork, checking for updates on Coronavirus policies, packing, and somehow trying [...]