Back home
It’s in the middle of the night and I’m awake. I think this phenomenon is called jet lag. No more skyscrapers, noises, millions of people, obtrusive lights, and no elevator. Yes, I guess I must be back home.
My trip back to Germany was quite adventurous, e.g. I first sat on the wrong shuttle to the airport and was kicked out again. I had to cross 34th Street several times with my whole baggage. I’m glad I wasn’t knocked down by a cab. On the airplane I was really exhausted.
Back in Munich I was welcomed warmly by my family and by my best friends at the airport, although it was early in the morning. Coming home felt so good.
At home almost nothing has changed. It’s like I have never been away. But when I think back of the last thrilling months, I know better.
I had a wonderful time in the US that I won’t forget in my whole life, I’m sure. I want to quote a song: “Thanks for the memories”. I had many good times, but most of all great times. I lived the American way of life. I got to know American college life and American working life, and all in only four months.
I made a lot of new friends. I went to exciting events and concerts. And I saw many interesting places. My trips to Canada, Florida, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington were simply amazing. I definitely want to come back soon.
I’m proud that “I made it” in New York City which wasn’t always that easy. I had to learn a lot. I hope the saying is true that if you can make it in the Big Apple, you can make it everywhere.
I already miss New York and my friends there- the people at EMI/Blue Note, my former SUNY roommate and of course the IIB’ers. I want to thank everybody for the wonderful time that we spent together and I hope we will meet again soon. And a special thanks goes to our coordinator and the IIB team for the great organization.
A happy New Year to everyone!
Thanks for everything!
All the best, Sylvie
P.S. Here’s a link to my favorite pictures.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=14510&l=ed848&id=639405059
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