I suppose most of you know who I am, but, if you don't, my name is Kelsey. I am going to Germany for a year long exchange this August through Rotary Youth Exchange. This blog will be a way for me to keep people I love in Colorado updated on my exchange year. For those of you who don't know know me and just stumbled upon my blog I am leaving August 25th 2012. I will be going to a small town named Quakenbrück and will live there for about 11 months.
People ask me all the time if I will be going to an English speaking school. The answer to that is no, my school will be German speaking. This surprises many, but I want you to know that I want to learn a new language and immersion is the best way to do that. Another question I am commonly asked is, "Will you miss your family and friends?" Yes, I will definately miss them! I love them all so much, but I know they wholeheartedly support my decision to experience a new culture for a year.
I am also aware that some of the people who will stumble upon my blog are those who are researching exchange and are looking into a year abroad. If that is you I would like to say go for it! I have already met wonderful people from around the world and I haven't even left yet. I would encourage you to research different programs and find the one that is best for you.
That is all for my opening post, if you have any questions you would like me to answer feel free to leave a comment :) Tschüss!!
