Trip To Deutschland

Oh boy, where do I even start. I guess I'll begin with the fact that I had never been out of the country. I had always felt a strong interest for Germany and the history behind it. When I heard about this opportunity to go with my classmates and learn about the profession I love, I had to take it! I had no idea what to expect, and was so excited. From the moment I arrived in that beautiful country I was instantly in love. (Even though it was the WORST weather ever) I love that this trip gave me the opportunity to travel to 6 amazing countries and experience so many different cultures. Visiting the different veterinary schools and interacting with the students in different countries was one of my favorite parts. They were all so accepting and it was nice to know that they shared the same struggles in Veterinary school as we did here in America. My absolute favorite part of our trip was our time in Leipzig at Burgfest (spelling). It was such a neat tradition, and I was so happy to be able to celebrate a milestone for these veterinary students. What a blast it was for them to invite us to be a part of such a fun week. Then there are all of the Zoos. Despite the rain the zoos were fantastic. I have never been so close to elephants, and that was a touching experience for me. Hmm...so many fun things. Busum!!!! What an amazing little town. Clean air, clean mud, and seals! Need I say more. Necropsy on a porpoise and seal and a walk in mud that is spa quality, Yep! Then there is Dr. Wasser, the walking encyclopedia. This man knows everything...and I mean everything! Hey. Dr. W, what's that bird, that turtle, that building? He would spit out answers left an right. The best tour guide of the trip! There are so many more things to talk about, the beautiful cathedrals, the history of Germany, and all the crazy stuff that happened, but I would have to write forever. To summarize, this was such an amazing experience. I learned so many different opportunities about the veterinary profession, I forged a great relationship with people I least expected, and I can't wait to go back abroad to seek other possibilities in my field.