Katherine B.

Last week marked the 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht, a series of antisemitic pogroms under the Nazi Reich in 1938. One day after school, I sat down at one of the... keep reading

“You’re from America, right?” I can’t count how many times I’ve been asked this question over the last few weeks. Usually it is the segue into other questions which are... keep reading

I’ve been in German high school, or Gymnasium, for nearly one month now. Naturally, everyday life in Gymnasium has quite a few differences from American highschools. Though mundane, one of... keep reading

Today, Germans elected their federal representatives in the Bundestagswahl. I accompanied my host mom to our neighborhood Wahllokal, and while she was voting, I reflected on some of the opportunities... keep reading

At orientation one month ago, our Betreuerschaft prepared us for the highs and lows of culture shock. In a thought process that was equal parts excitement and naivete, I assumed... keep reading

Here in Germany, we’re in the midst of election season. Germans are preparing to elect their federal, regional, and municipal representatives. I’ve learned a lot about the culture surrounding politics... keep reading

Today marks the last day of Sommerferien before Oldenburg schools start up again, so my host family decided to make an Ausflug to Hamburg. Though it’s impossible to experience all... keep reading

Yesterday my host mom, host sister and I made an Ausflug to the Nordsee. After a short car ride, we arrived in the charming village of Norddeich and set out... keep reading

Moin Moin! My name is Katherine, and I will be completing my senior year in Germany with the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange. I live in Northern Utah, though I culturally... keep reading