A harsh lesson for humanity
Posted August 24, 2018
A man jumps from one slab to another; groups of loud kids play hide-and-seek; a girl takes a photo of her friend striking an...Category: NUinBerlin
Berlin the "poor, but sexy"
Posted August 24, 2018
“Darf ich hier sitzen?” (May I sit here?), I ask a young couple chilling on a wooden bench. They pay no attention to me....
Not too far from home
Posted August 24, 2018
From an altitude of 10 Km, on my way back home from Copenhagen, the Alps look as stunning as always. I have been blessed...
Who is a Berliner?
Posted August 24, 2018
There seems to be some magic in Berlin. Practically everyone who comes to this city feels like they belong, but how could that be...
The jitters
Posted August 24, 2018
Getting ready to leave from Berlin after being away from my friends, family, and essentially my whole life I do not really know how...
Schöner Döner
Posted August 24, 2018
Prior to my actual arriving in Berlin, one aspect that I was incredibly apprehensive was the food that I would have to eat for...
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Posted August 24, 2018
For the past four weeks, I’ve been taking two classes at Humboldt. One is a German language class and the other is about interreligious...
Some Difficulties Abroad
Posted July 30, 2018
My third and fourth weeks in Berlin have been difficult! After the initial excitement of arriving, I have had enormous trouble accommodating the local...
Two Weeks of Classical Music
Posted July 28, 2018
My first weeks here have been full of the most fantastic music! My first day arriving I had a lesson with Walter Seyfarth, a...
Eis Eis Eis
Posted July 20, 2018
Eis or ice cream is a staple here for the summer, especially when it’s upwards 90°F. There’s no air conditioning in buildings and apartments....