I've had a day to reflect on our journeys in Osnabruck. In such a short time we have accomplished so much. I remember back at the beginning of the semester when we didn't know each other at all. We bonded quickly as we spent each day with each other, be it learning a little German in our classes together or the long bus rides to our excursions to other cities. I find myself saddened that we have to part ways to continue our journeys elsewhere. I had just finally gotten used to living in Osnabruck. The culture, language, and people had made this experience one that I am going to remember for the rest of my life. Our German counterparts welcomed us with open arms and showed us how much fun we could have in such a foreign place. It sure did help that the Maiwoche festival was going on the same time as we had come. To see so many people in the streets having a good time with good food and drink made it even more appealing to explore the town during our spare time. I also really enjoyed all the history that we had witnessed in our museums and tours. We had experienced such a wide variety of them that there was sure something to catch the attention and inspiration of us all. I especially enjoyed our 3 day stay at Berlin. It was our longest stay at a city outside of Osnabruck and we got to experience so much of it from past to present. I never knew that I could learn the layout of such a big city so quickly. It sure did help to have such large visible buildings to help orient yourself such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Bundestag, and the Sony Center. I really enjoyed watching a soccer game at a local restaurant with the locals and coming back to the hostel at night to find a rave going on under the train station. Berlin truly had a lot to offer us and I cherished my time there. My silent train ride to Dortmund made it hard not to let my mind wander on the great time I for the program. Soon I will see my Aunt and Uncle for the first time in 15 years then onward to Bosnia!