I got Naldo Bescheinigungen from Max to do, Brigitte wants me to make folders, fill out apps, and make Naldo Bescheinigungen for the incoming Kettering students, Karin wants me to create certificates of completion for the ESB Intensivkurs students, and Herr Veit requested that I edit a resume and cover letter for a girl applying for an internship at Bayer in the US.
PHEW. On top of all of that, I attempt to help incoming students as much as I can. When I cannot help them, then I direct them to the right person.
The day didn't slow down once I got off of work in the afternoon. I ran to Edeka to pick up some cake mixes for Julia's birthday, and prepared them. As we were meeting on the 2nd floor for dinner, I went up there to put my chocolate and lemon cakes in the oven. Lineke was upstairs and already working on the home-made pasta sauce.
While the cakes were baking, I ran downstairs to get ready and came upstairs just in time. People were starting to arrive for our dinner, and I began to glaze my cakes.
Dinner ended up being great! My eyes were a lot bigger than my stomach, and I got way more food than I should have. Once our dinner was done, we finished off the chocolate cake and half of the lemon cake.
Eating Julia's birthday dinner!
Julia with her birthday cakes! Ava, Julia, me, and Emma after Julia's birthday dinner!
We rushed to catch our bus to Mexcalitos, as Julia wanted to get a margarita for her birthday. Unfortunately, Mexcalitos was really empty and everything was taking forever.
Hanging out at Mexcalitos for Julia's birthday!
Julia wanted to check out the Freshman Party at a new place in town, P&K. There was a bad DJ, but it was so much fun!
One of the new Sheffield students walked home with Tammi and me. Unfortunately, he doesn't like Reutlingen, and has been talking about going home already. Tammi and I spent the entire 30-40 minute walk home attempting to convince him to stay!
This seemingly innocent act of attempting to convince a student to stick it out in his study abroad situation IS public relations. I had learned so much during my time at the Valparaiso University Office of International Programs, and all that wonderful information about study abroad and how great it is for you and your future, how independent you come, and how great it looks for future employers because of all the skills you learn were all points that I brought forth for the student. He seemed like he was leaning more towards staying after our talk; I hope that Tammi and I made a difference and helped to convince him that leaving was not in his best interest.
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