Yehalah Fernando
Class of 2026
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Out and About in Berlin!
As week five comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on some of the great experiences I have had on this study abroad. It is hard to believe that half of it is over, but I am so excited for the rest of my time here!
- No. 1
Cooking a Zero Waste Vegan and Vegetarian Meal!
An interesting experience I had last week was cooking with everyone in the program! One of the student's host mother is a chef and she guided us through a 5-hour cooking class. The objective of the class was to cook an entire meal with zero waste and no meat items. We were divided into six groups, each group making one component of the meal. I was in the group that made a dip for dinner. We chopped up bell peppers, onions and garlic, then blended them with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Other components were fried mushrooms, pulled mushrooms, potatoes and onion patties, pesto and dip. It was a great meal, and it was interesting to learn how to minimise waste.
- No. 2
Olympiastadion!
Last Friday, our group decided to go to a Berlin vs Hannover (Hannover, Germany, not Hanover, NH!) football game at the Berlin Olympic Stadium. Tickets were 31.50 EUR for students! As a part of cultural immersion, each student is given 80 EUR to spend on cultural activities in Germany. We met so many supporters on the train ride to the stadium who were wearing all the merch you can imagine. Hats, scarves, jerseys and even leather jackets with the team logo embroidered. We were inspired to purchase our own scarves too. One interesting part of the experience was that all cups used for drinks include a deposit of 2 euros which you get back if you return the cup! The game ended up being a tie between the two teams, and it was a great experience overall.
- No. 3
Berliner Philharmonie!
This Saturday, we had the chance to visit the Berliner Philharmonie, a world-renowned orchestra. This was fully sponsored by the program! Everyone dressed up really well for the occasion, as most Berliners do. The affair was two hours long, which I anticipated may turn boring at some point. I am happy to say that I was completely wrong. The conductor and performers kept up a great energy and rhythm that had me captivated the entire time! The 10-minute standing ovations after each set were definitely well-deserved.
Posted 05/15/2024 at 9:00 AMAll List Posts
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