Do Germans Laugh?
Posted August 24, 2018
My eight weeks in Berlin were split in two— four weeks all together with Northwestern faculty, and four weeks at Humboldt Universität. At Humboldt,...Tag: Berlin
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...
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...
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....
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… JK we’re talking about trains
Posted July 17, 2018
It’s been 3 weeks so far, and I think I’m finally able to visualize where I am when using the BVG (Berlin’s CTA.) What...
Food Mood
Posted July 17, 2018
Apologies for the lack of posts thus far, but I’ve been so busy meeting so many great faces in even more unusual spaces. I...
Pre-Berlin Anxiety
Posted July 16, 2018
I have never felt more anxious! I leave this afternoon for Berlin and have been feeling so out of sorts recently. Imagining my summer...
Finding Space to Think
Posted July 10, 2018
I have always loved cities, and Berlin is no exception. The bustling streets, the people, the constant hum, the late nights out, the endless...