I received paperwork about a month ago telling me that my visa was ready to be picked up and I finally went and got it. My first attempt to get it was last Monday but the hours on my paperwork and the actual hours did not correspond. Today I went again and took a number and when my number was called I was told I was missing paperwork. This wouldn't be much of a problem except they couldn't tell me what I was missing because they don't speak english and I speak very little German. I went back to my apartment brought my binder full of all the paperwork I have received since my arrival and headed back. I was told that I still didn't have the correct paperwork but they ended up figuring it out after a few minutes and I was given my visa and sent on my way. I am so happy to finally have it.
I am the first person from the school to get their visa. Everyone else is still waiting for theirs and time is running out. Our temporary visas were only valid for 3 months and that ends this week/next week. I just hope that everyone gets theirs so nobody has problems traveling.
This past week was pretty busy with school work and what not. Thursday I went to the Thanksgiving Gala dinner and it was a lot of fun. It was obviously different than being home with family and friends enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving feast but it was as good as it could get living in a foreign country. We didn't get done with the dinner until midnight but I had agreed to go out to the club so I went home to change shoes and skype for a few minutes before heading out with the girls for the night.
The rest of the weekend was pretty boring I skyped, studied, did homework, read, and went to the movies. I went to see Breaking Dawn in Köln with some friends. We had a great time and I was able to get my ticket, a drink and popcorn for 10 euros. Talk about a cheap date!
Monday I spent a lot of time on Amazon looking at the cyber Monday deals! I bought some DVD's, presents, ordered my kindle touch and bought some books for my kindle.
This week I have a lot of work to do. Friday I have an assignment due in Public Relations. My destination management class decided to take our final during mid-terms because our class finished this week so I have that exam on Monday. I have a group project due Tuesday. A big project due Wednesday. Our marketing research project is due on the 21st and we still have so much work to do on it. The Christmas Market on campus is next week and I am super excited for it. Some of us are planning on taking a trip to Maastricht, Holland Dec 10th-11th. Just a short trip to all get away together however it might be too expensive to go for just one day so I haven't made my mind up yet.
I can't believe tomorrow is the beginning of December and Friday will mark 3 months since I arrived in Germany. Time has flown by, before I know it I will be heading back to Buffalo for a visit. I miss everyone back home so much. It will be very weird to be away for Christmas but I will be home for a visit soon after.
Well that is all for now. Hope to hear from you all soon.
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