No more Europe?

Well, I've been back in the States for about 5 weeks now, and it seems like forever. I guess starting a summer job in another state will do that. Germany was an amazing experience, very different from all my previous study abroad trips. We had a lot more free time, and a lot more responsibility. I wasn't too sure about it when I first heard that we were going to be housed individually with host students, but it turned out to be a great experience. I really liked getting to know them and other random people. I loved having time to go off and do my own thing. I felt like I got a better feel for the non-touristy parts of Germany because of it. Everyone I met was incredibly friendly and helpful and more than willing to share their viewpoints about everything from politics to music to stories from their childhood. It was also interesting to see the drug companies research facilities and the pet food manufacturing plant. I loved getting used to the public transportation system. In all, this was a wonderful experience that taught me quite a bit about veterinary medicine, and a huge amount about life in a different place.