For myself Germany has been the
focal point of my favorite era in history. My interest in Germany not only includes World War 2, but
also the way in which Germany’s society functions and the landscape that
surrounds it. I personally have
never been out of the country, and as my first experience and possibly my last
i would like to spend it in a place that possesses natural beauty. My heritage is
mostly German as well, as my grandfather’s father came directly over. My actual
interest in traveling to Germany when I began college was not what it was
today. This is due to the fact
that I had a roommate from Germany named Aurel. I didn’t truly understand what it was like to interact with
someone from another culture at first, but I ended up loving it! As time went on living with my roommate
for a while I began to notice that I was always asking questions about Germany
itself. The answers that Aurel
provided are what really put me over the edge in wanting to visit Germany. He described the way in which everyday
life occurred, and the natural beauty of Southern Germany where he lives. He lives in a city named Karlsruhe,
which he only had great things to say about the area. My uncle tries to visit
Germany once every five years during Oktoberfest; he provided first hand
experience as well as souvenirs that intrigued me quite alot. Seeing that I am an avid history guru, I
have always noticed the scenery of Europe from watching specials on
television. Weather it be a
special on the blitzkrieg tactics of Hitler’s offensive across the European countryside,
or the beautiful forests and mountainsides of Germany I have always had my eye
set on Germany. I figured that
since this realistically is the only chance that I will be able to leave the
country and explore the world I would love for my destination to be Germany. Also the history with East and West
Germany is very interesting. The
way in which the two combined after the fall of the wall has to make for a
mixed culture like no other, and that is something that I want experience firsthand. I would have been a little timid to
travel by myself to Germany as well; I think that since many of my friends are
attending the trip it will make for the right balance of comfort, as well as an
experience that I will not forget for the rest of my life. 423
(A picture of the German Alps!)
(A picture of the unique architecture that makes up German major cities!)
(German cultures food, something that i really look to explore!)
Dan Vogrin
