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The whole experience is completely new. The flight being my first<\/em> was long and uncomfortable. The weather change was quite obvious and it was very cold. When I arrived in Germany, I saw<\/em> loads of grafitti and that was alarming as that is not common back<\/em> home in Namibia. I was very tired and my stomach was bothered<\/em> because of the plane, thus I was not feeling well. On the second<\/em> day, we visited the African centre. We saw streets named after<\/em> towns and a city back in Namibia (Swakopmunder ~Swakopmund)<\/em> and that was very thought and emotion evoking. I never thought I<\/em> would witness that and it got me thinking about all the colonial traces still present in the<\/em> world today. School is very interesting and very interactive. I learned alot about the<\/em> different teaching styles of different teachers. I honestly felt very welcomed and<\/em> appreciative of how everything was translated and made accommodated me. Today we<\/em> visited the Gasometer where we took part in Tree2Tree which is similar to zip lining but in<\/em> a controlled area. It was quite challenging, but enjoyable. We visited the Centro shopping<\/em> centre in Oberhausen as well. It was a very fun and productive day all in all. I can not wait<\/em> to experience the rest of Germany.<\/em><\/p>\n-Grace-<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Germany, a country steeped in history and culture, offers a<\/em> fascinating blend of the old and the new. My experience so far<\/em> in this remarkable nation has been eye-opening, filled with<\/em> historical insights, graffiti, and breathtaking landscapes.<\/em> Everything started from Hosea Kutako International Airport<\/em> back in Namibia, where we experienced minor<\/em> complications, but luckily, we solved them very quickly. I<\/em> would describe the flight to Germany as „HORRIBLE“ as I struggled to sleep, was thirsty<\/em> the entire way, the line at the toilet was too long, and everything was just tiring.<\/em> Upon arrival in Germany, we were greeted with welcoming spirits by our German partners<\/em> at the airport. Stepping into Germany felt like walking through the pages of a history book.<\/em> From the country’s buildings and infrastructure, each place I explored unveiled a unique<\/em> part of Germany’s identity, blending the past with the present in a way that left a mark on<\/em> my memory.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of accommodation, we Namibian learners stay with host families. As for me, I<\/em> stay with Nick (my partner) in an apartment alone, and all I can say is that I feel really<\/em> welcomed and at home. At first, I wasn’t really comfortable, but now I can say that I feel<\/em> Like I’m going to enjoy the upcoming days. I can’t wait for the amount of fun we are going<\/em> to have, honestly.<\/em> We went to school today, and all I can say is that the education system here is evolving<\/em> into a more digital world as learners here use tablets instead of hardcopy books like back<\/em> in Namibia. The lessons here are much more interactive and fun.<\/em> My experience so far has been wonderful, fun, and most deliciously memorable. I can’t<\/em> wait to see what tomorrow unfolds.<\/em><\/p>\nTitus<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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