This first week has been a worldwind of new people, new culture, and new emotions. The people I have met so far are incredible. Most have been other exchange students from all over the world, who have welcomed me as family :). We have created our own little families here together to give us a home-y feel. Such amazing people that I am excited to create adventures with.
Living in dorms is new to me. When I got in the first night, I knew I would be waking up to a new roommate that I have never met before, it was thrilling yet made me semi nervous. Waking up and meeting her though I realized I had nothing to worry about at all. She is amazing :) a true gem. Her name is Seda and is from Turkey. She took me all around Vienna the first couple days and introduced me to her friends.
On Monday came the first day of orientation. This is where I got to meet everyone and find out about my program in school. Lola also arrived on Monday and spent a week with me adventuring around Vienna <3.
Tuesday, we spent the entire day learning about Vienna, Austria, their culture and their regions. Afterwards, they taught us how to Waltz- Austrian style! My dance partner was the one and only Kerstin, from Las Vegas but goes to school in Hawaii. We drank enough sparkling wine to loosen us up; let's just say we finally figured out how to dance it properly by the end... with some help of course.
All and all the first week was jammed packed but has felt so long at the same time. From visiting Kahlenberg, Schonbrunn Palace, seeing David Hasselhoff, German class, sick in bed for two days, cooking with Romanians, Lola for four days, Austria day, Hundertwasserhaus, Traditional Austrian dinner, dancing and Valentine's day alone- let's just say its been full :).
Soon, I know my trip will start to fly by and before I know it I will be home. I am excited to see what Vienna has in store for me and Europe for that matter but I am also excited to see you all again!!
Gute nacht <3
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