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Student Traveler

Maddy C.

Germany
Hometown: Greensboro, NC

Hello all! My name is Madeline, and on this page I will be documenting my experiences and my reflections as I spend ten months in Germany--from language camp to German high school. I hope that my blog posts can allow you to join me on my year abroad while learning more about the CBYX Program. Los geht's!

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The struggles of German, Public Transportation, and German Public Transportation in Particular

By Maddy C.

German is undeniably a hard language to learn. Just when you think you’ve unlocked a new level of understanding, a split verb or the genitive case is there to humble... keep reading

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Staying Active While Abroad

By Maddy C.

I am now two months into my ten-month exchange here in Germany, and I am still figuring out ways to keep my body moving and maintain the fitness I built... keep reading

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My Dorm Was Built When?

By Maddy C.

Today marks one week of "Language Camp" at Schloss Wittgenstein, a castle built in the 1100s and converted into a boarding school in the 1900s. Like many buildings in Europe... keep reading

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A Saturday Handball Adventure

By Maddy C.

The morning after the high school dance I attended with my new German friends, I headed over to the house where we’d had the pre-party to pick up a few... keep reading

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Pre-Departure Reminders

By Maddy C.

Note: Written on June 17th, published on August 12th. Fifty one days until I wake up, pile my earthly belongings into the car, and say goodbye to the United States–the... keep reading

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