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Germany Weekend

Kate Semmler
August 16, 2019

During my time abroad, I was lucky enough to visit Köln, Germany. My best friend was nannying for a family in this town, and therefore I was able to not only see the city, but the suburbs. We met a professional German soccer team, explored the city, and drank their famous Kölsch. I must say, Germany was everything I expected it to be and more! I was raised in a very German household, as my father's is our family's first generation in the United States. I hope to go back and explore more of the cities and meet more people! It was a switch-up from Italy in many regards, but I wouldn't say I liked one more than the other. My video is linked below, hope you enjoy and see why I fell in love with this beautiful city and culture after only two days.

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Kate Semmler

<p>I am studying International Law with the hopes of proceeding into a government career. I love a good debate regarding politics and enjoy meeting people from all over the world. I am a huge fan of the outdoors and am very interested in other cultures - I am minoring in Russian! I've always considered myself an old soul and love all things rock n' roll.</p>

Destination:
Home University:
Indiana University
Hometown:
South Bend, IN
Major:
International Studies
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