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Three exchange students, three different cultures, one country... And more than a million of stories to tell.

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a little bit of Paris, please!

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KONY 2012.

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Kölle Alaaf!

It's the Motto for Carnival here! And today it's the first day of Carnival! You think you're cool going around like a punk or a sailor... Well, here it's so much better! We had only 5 hours today and even the teachers are masked. It's so fucking cool!!! I'll post some photos at the end of the carnival time. See ya! :D

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man muss riskieren. it's necessary to aventured.

Ich bin schon fünf monate in Deutschland und ich bin stolz auf mich. Ich habe mir gedacht dass ich meinen letzten fünf Monate lernen soll. Ich meine dass ich in der schule lernen soll. Obwohl ich nicht brauche, will ich wie meinen Klassekamaraden arbeiten und die war eine gute Idee. Am dienstag hatte ich Pädagogik. Jetzt reden wir über Kultur und Erziehung. Wir hatten ein text und da habe ich die gefunden:

"Man muss zunächst erkunden, wenn man vor sich hat, also auf eigene Gefarh die Lage einschätzen, auch einmall riskieren, peinlich zu sein und das interkulturelle knowhow mit transkultureller Erfahrung ergänzen."

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I am already 5 months in German and I am proud of myself. I've thought that I should learn this last months. I mean, I should learn more at the school. Despite not need it,I want to learn as my colleges and that was a good idea. On wednesday, I had pedagogic. We are speaking about culture and education. We had a text and there was this written:

"You must first discover what you have and them go away of the your own situations, you need to risk, to be embarrasse und leanr about the knowhow of multiculturalism" (it's dificult to translate it, sorry) 

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Foreign Exchange Student

Urban Dictionary- Foreign exchange student:

„Most awesome person you will ever meet. Exchange students willingly decide to get off their butts, leave their home country, and go see the world. For that reason, they should be given a heck of a lot of credit. Usually, a foreign exchange student will have a funny accent and not speak your language very well. This is all the more reason to hang out with them, because everything will suddenly become that much more hilarious. Also, they are generally young people, and have the tendency to be extremely good looking. In conclusion, mad props to all exchange students out there.“

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Ya son Tres meses, There are now three months

Es tan impresionante como pasa el tiempo no?  Pensar que ya llevo tres meses aca, de los cuales he aprendido MUCHO!, Creo qe en definitiva este 2011 me trajo muchas cosas buenas entre esas cosas , personas qe son de mucho valor, que son mis amigos de intercambio, tengo un sentimiento raro a la vez porque ya este 2011 se acaba en unas pocas horas y se viene el 2012 que espero de todo corazon que sea un anio que no olvidemos nunca, NUNCA!... Se acerca el Decir adios a las alumnas de intercambio que ya estuvieron un año de su vida aca en Alemania, se acerca un nuevo campamento que marca la mitad de nuestra estadia aca...

La verdad aunqe moriria por estar en verano , sera el invierno mas largo de mi vida pero definitivamente espero qe sea el mejor :) , lo que me parecia extraño, ahora me parece familiar, lo que me parecia loco, ahora es normal, pero saben definitivamente ser alumno de ntercambio es lo mejor :)

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It is as impressive as time goes on  echt? To think that I have spent three months of Which I Have Learned A LOT!, I think ultimately this 2011 Brought Me Many Good Things from Those Things, People Who are valuable, They are my friends in exchange, I have a weird Because feeling to bother this is just a FEW 2011 hours and I hope the 2012 Comes With all my heart to be a year never forget, EVER! ... Saying goodbye is coming to the exchange students Who Have Already Been A year of His life here in Germany, a brand new camp  half of our stay here ... The truth But  I Would die to be in summer,this  winter Will be the longest of my life but i hope it's definitely the best:) Which Seemed strange, now it Seems familiar, it Seemed crazy to me, it is now normal, But They know definitely be an exchange student is the best :)

Pancho.

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As an exchange student, I want you to have the best Christmas ever! (cit. Glee) And this post is in every language I could find!

Fröhliche Weihnachten und ein gutes neues Jahr!

Joyeux Noël et bonne année! 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Feliz Natal e um próspero Ano Novo! 

Веселого Рождества и счастливого Нового Года!

¡Feliz navidad y próspero año nuevo! 

圣诞快乐!新年快乐! 

メリークリスマスとハッピーニューイヤー !

Wesołych Świąt i szczęśliwego nowego roku! 

Kellemes karácsonyi ünnepeket és boldog új évet! 

Prettig Kerstfeest en een gelukkig nieuwjaar!

Crăciun Fericit şi un An Nou Fericit! 

Mutlu Noeller ve Mutlu Yıllar!

God Jul och ett Gott Nytt År!

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo! 

Hyvää joulua ja onnellista uutta vuotta! 

חג מולד שמח ושנה טובה! 

God Jul og Godt Nytt År! 

Veselé vianoce a Štastný nový rok! 

Čestit Božić i sretna Nova godina! 

عيد ميلاد مجيد و عام سعيد!

Καλά Χριστούγεννα κι ευτυχισμένος ο καινούργιος χρόνος!

메리 크리스마스 새해 복 많이 받으세요!

Veselé Vánoce a Šťastný Nový rok!

Glædelig jul og godt nytår!

Feliĉan kristnaskon kaj prosperan novjaron!

Vesel božič in Srečno novo leto!

Bon Nadal i Feliç Any Nou!

Srećan Božić i Nova Godina!

Häid jõule ja head uut aastat!

Linksmų Kalėdų ir laimingų Naujųjų Metų!

สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส และสวัสดีปีใหม่!

Chúc Giáng Sinh Vui Vẻ và Chúc Năm Mới Tốt Lành!

Весела Коледа и Щастлива Нова година!

Feliz Natal e um Próspero Ano Novo! 

Natale hilare et annum faustum!

Gleðileg Jól og farsælt nýtt ár!

Geseënde Kersfees en 'n gelukkige nuwe jaar!

Gledhilig Jol og eydnurikt nyggjar!

Rojî daykbûnî Hezret Îsa pîroz û Cejnî Salî Nwê pîroz bê!

کریسمس مبارک باشد و سال خوبی داشته باشید! 

Среќен Божик и среќна Нова година!

Cestit Bozic i Sretna Nova godina!

Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus un laimīgu Jauno Gadu! 

Selamat Hari Natal dan Tahun Baru!

Веселого Різдва і з Новим роком!

Танд кристмас ба шинэ жилийн мэнд хүргэе!

Selamat Hari Natal and Selamat Tahun Baru!

Maligayang pasko at manigong bagong taon! 

Zorionak eta urte berri on!

Nedeleg laouen ha bloavez mad!

Noflike Krystdagen en folle lok en seine!

Nikki

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Friends... They ask you to do stupid things. They laugh with you for no reason. They pretend nothing from you. They do things just for you. They tell you if something is wrong. And they help you if you need them. They can make you smile when the only thing you want to do is cry. They are the better part of you, always.

If you're asking why I wrote something so "sentimental" it's because I can finally say that I found friends, real friends, here. And every day I think about the "what if...": What if I went to a different school... What if I went to a different part of Germany... What if I went to another country... What if I stayed at home...

But the "what if..." are only that, possibilities. I'm living right now one of the best time in my life.

And that is also thanks to my friends! And not only the other exchange, but also the "German people" and the few people at home that care for me!

I don't know what I'd do without you! You are already a part of my life! A part of my heart! And I want it to be that way, also after this year!

Lots of love!

Nikki

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3  months in postcards.

Tina,Nikki,Pancho.

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More than three months

Hey guys! You know, it's already been more than three months! And next week it's Christmas! Are you all already excited?! For me it'll be the first Christmas without my family; I don't know what to think or feel right now!!! My German family is super, but I don't know how it'll be on that special day. Will I miss my family?! Will it be like normal?! We'll see! For now, I'll go to bed! A big hug to all of you readers!!!

Nikki

Ps. I have a surprise for you planned for Christmas! ;)

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Never thought I'd find something like this! (in your head you have to sing it like it's "Someone like you"!) It's something peculiar, to say the least. Yesterday a friend of mine told me about this thing: Bubble Tea (something Asian)! At first I was really skeptical, but it's really good! The bubbles are strange! And today is Nikolaus! Happy name day to the Nick, Niklas, Nicla and so on of the world! I received a Nikolaus chocolate statue at school! Tschüß!

Nikki

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I have to tell you all a little secret. I decided to go a year abroad because I was quite bored of my life. I needed to meet new people, to know about one of my favorite countries, to find myself!

Before coming here, to Germany, I coudn't understand why my parents got quite crazy and excited when we saw or found something from Colombia (Yes, I am half Colombian, Half Spanish) Or why they use to get emotional when listening to a colombian song. 

I was quite lost. I couldn't find myself. "Was I colombian? or Spanish? no, Basque? I was born in colombia but I've been leaving in spain since I was 6 and I do speak basque but my parents are so proud of their country but...I don't know...

Now, I've been in germany for two and half months withouth eating something from my country or just without my flag! lol Feew days ago I received a box. It was send by my parents. I opened it and I found colombian food, basque food, spanish food...but under all of that, I found my basque country flag. I got emotional when I saw it. I remembered all those things that I use to do with my friends when I was a child, such as, running behind Olentzero( "Basque santa claus) and asking for presents.

good memories :)

...but not as good as the ne ones ;)

with love, Tina*  

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I'll post a translation at the end in English! Like the song says, I don't have the words. But only because I don't really know the words! I was in the car, heard this song and I realized that it's similar to our current situation! Well, we don't have to profess our love, but you know what I mean! So, this song is for my friends all over Germany and for other people that can understand this situation! A lot of love!

Nikki

Here is the translation!

If words were my language I would have already told you With all the beautiful words How much you mean to me I can only behold you Because i adore you like a queen But i can't walk up to you Since my anxiety comes in between

I'm at a loss of words I don't have the words, To tell you how i feel I'm at a loss of words I can't find the words I have no words to describe you

If words were my language I would have already told you How much i would want to be by your side Because you are everything, everything i have I can understand that its not easy for you You can't see behind the mask But i dont understand why it doesnt move you, You are missing the heaven on earth Heaven on earth

I'm at a loss of words I don't have the words, To tell you how i feel I'm at a loss of words I can't find the words I have no words to describe you

You're the memory of ease I didn't get to know yet The first sunbeam after a long rain You are the one who finds me When i lost myself in thoughts And when everything is quiet your voice is there

I'm at a loss of words I don't have the words, To tell you how i feel I'm at a loss of words I can't find the words I have no words to describe you

No words to describe you

I'm at a loss of words I don't have the words, To tell you how i feel I'm at a loss of words I can't find the words I have no words to describe you

No words

I know telling you wouldn't be hard If words were my language Writing a song for you wouldn't be hard If words were my language

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So. Yesterday I was doing some German exercise because next Saturday I have a test. I didn't know one of the answers, so I clicked to see what was right. And the fuckin' thing?! It says: "First you should try alone!" What the Fuck?! Troll Exercise in German!!! I started laughing like a mad woman!!!

Nikki

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I couldn’t find a better photo, so let’s go with this one! Probably, people that are or were exchange will understand what I’m going to explain; for the other it’ll probably sound really stupid and strange! When you’re in a foreign country for a long time and people don’t speak your native language, some times your mind tricks you. I’ll ask this to the other exchange: do you ever hear words that are in your language when you listen to people talking in their language?! Some times it happens to me and I’m like: Am I getting crazy or what? Because that sentence doesn’t make sense! I don’t know how to explain it! It’s so fuckin’ hilarious at times! As the picture says, when you turn around it’s another language; it’s exactly like that! You listen to other people and they speak again normally. The human brain is really something, right?! I hope it’s not too confusing… For me it is!

Nikki

Ps. The Spanish thing is for my other two companions! :*

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I’m in Bilbao, Spain right now and this happens a lot. I speak Spanish fairly well, so it happens more with Basque (even though Basque doesn’t really sound like English at all).

I think it’s just that our minds are just used to certain things so when you hear similar sounds, your mind likes to use your L1 (native language) just because it’s used to it. I think that is partly how we created onomatopoeic words, like “knock knock,” “swoosh” and “meow,” just because we can relate these sounds with our own language. Typically a language like Spanish won’t use “sh” sounds like in “swoosh” because, with the exception of an emerging dialect in Argentina-Chile, sh doesn’t exist.

Bah, tangent… and a sleepy one at that so it’s blah. Sorry. Long day.

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what did you say??? euskalduna zara??? aaaaaaaaaaa euskeraz hits egin behar dut zurekin! nire euskera faltan botatzen dut aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa nire eguna argitu dozu XD eta bilbotarra gainera! neu ere!!! Cristina :)

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¿Eres de Bilbao? Pues, no sé hablar vasco… lo siento. Aunque yo quisiese aprender hablarlo, la clase de cultura y lengua vascas solo había un día de lectura sobre la lengua… Es una lastima que tenga que volver a EEUU en tres semanas. :P

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joe T.T hay que mantener el idioma leches! XD suerte en usa! y saludos desde alemania!