KAITLYNN
Exceptional Education Undergraduate |
KAITLYNN
Exceptional Education Undergraduate |
Today was my 3rd day in Berlin. I think it is safe to say this is the most I have walked in a very long time! However, it was very much worth it. The group got to see some schools along the way. I found the playgrounds to be very different than the ones we typically see back in Buffalo. The playgrounds here were more focused on the child exploring with more basic things, requiring them to work on their gross motor skills.
John is an amazing tour guide, with lots of goals in mind for each day (which is great because it keeps us on task and not so distracted by taking pictures of all sorts of stuff). We were able to see and learn about most of the major parts of Berlin…all in three days. On the down side I do not remember all of the buildings names, however, I can tell you what happens at the building, the purpose of it is for or how Germany acquired it. I am slightly disappointed in myself for forgetting the names, but in my defense I learned a lot in a short period of time! The culture and atmosphere of Berlin is so different than I have experienced before. I was expecting this but not to this extent. Experiencing this just opens the mind, to new possibilities of the “norm” for other people. I was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. Most of what I know is apologizing for everything, laughing and talking whenever we want or can for that matter, and all of the cars. I believe it is safe to say that I have seen more bicycles than vehicles throughout my whole time in Germany. This is such a healthy life style that more should live by. Healthy for the environment and our bodies! Food! All of the food I have eaten has been delicious. I have tried mayonnaise and ketchup on currywurst (sausage) and french fires. When I saw this, my immediate thought was gross! However, I came to Germany with an open mind and decided to try it…and it was amazing! I am looking forward to the time I will be able to spend within the schools, working with the kids, and experiencing first hand the way their education system is set up. (I am having Till next time. -Kaitlynn
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Dr. Patti
7/6/2015 09:40:51 am
Hi Kaitlynn. Congrats to you for being adventurous and trying new things. It sounds like you are learning so much about Germany, yourself, and the world. I hope your time in the schools is amazing - I am sure it will be! :)
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Kathy Doody
7/7/2015 08:24:42 am
Hi Kaitlynn - I'm not sure if you know me but I am a professor in EXED. I'm so excited for your trip and can't wait to read all about it. Germany is so gorgeous and even better to view with a tour guide who knows the ins/outs of the country. I follow a gluten-free diet and ate like a king in Germany - so many of the really good gluten-free products come from there, in addition to other types of really good food! Have you seen a beer-bike yet in the streets of Berlin? It was such a fun city. Enjoy every minute! Dr. Kathy
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