Wednesday, December 18, 2013
How I found the cheapest flights possible, and how you can too!
Sorry for the terrible video and audio quality. I am going to try to make them better, I promise!!
Thanks for watching!
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Who am I? Why should you be interested in this blog? How did I get into the study abroad program?
Ok. So you are probably wondering why you should even be interested in this blog, unless you are my mom who I know will probably read everything I write in here! Down below is a picture of me.
Well to start, my name is Shannon Sullivan. I am a student at the University of Montana studying International Business and Accounting while also minoring in German. Next semester, I will be taking off for Austria and Germany for a semester abroad.
I started learning German my junior year of high school. I had an awesome teacher named Wendy Schoonen. We always called her "Frau". She made learning the language easy and I instantly loved it. When I got to college, I tried to take French, and immediately decided that it was not for me. I switched back to German, and declared a minor in it. I am now in love with the culture of Germany and also the language.
So how did I end up becoming part of an awesome exchange program? It all started by going to an awesome university that promotes study abroad opportunities. Below is a picture of the coolest university ever (in my opinion) the University of Montana.
I never thought I would study abroad. I always thought I would never have the opportunity to do something so awesome. A year ago, I was sitting in my Elementary German II class when a woman came in to our class to talk to us about the exchange. Immediately I decided that I would make it my goal to go. It has been a dream of mine for a long time to go to Europe.
This year, I had this woman as my professor for Intermediate German I. Her name is Professor Hiltrud Arens. She is originally from Germany (I think) so that makes her like 10 times cooler. She is the head of the study abroad program. I am excited to get to know her more throughout the upcoming semester.
When I applied for the study abroad, I was incredibly nervous. I kept thinking to myself where I was going to get all of the money to be able to go. I got accepted into the program and immediately panicked. I didn't think I was going to have the money to go. I called my parents and told them that I wasn't going anymore.
In the next few days, I realized that if I didn't go I would regret it for the rest of my life. In college, it is the perfect opportunity to go see the world. I didn't want to suddenly be caught up later on in life with a career, a husband, kids, whatever else might happen, and not be able to fulfill my dream!
I finally have all of the expenses taken care of. Thank goodness for my parents, John and Karen Sullivan. They are very supportive and I am so lucky to have them behind me every step of the way. My parents agreed that for my Christmas present, they will pay my rent while I am gone (THANK YOU SO MUCH MOM AND DAD). If they hadn't offered to do that I probably wouldn't be going to Europe!!
So that is my story up until this point. Hopefully whoever is reading this will enjoy coming here in the future and seeing what I am up to over in Germany and Austria!
Well to start, my name is Shannon Sullivan. I am a student at the University of Montana studying International Business and Accounting while also minoring in German. Next semester, I will be taking off for Austria and Germany for a semester abroad.
I started learning German my junior year of high school. I had an awesome teacher named Wendy Schoonen. We always called her "Frau". She made learning the language easy and I instantly loved it. When I got to college, I tried to take French, and immediately decided that it was not for me. I switched back to German, and declared a minor in it. I am now in love with the culture of Germany and also the language.
So how did I end up becoming part of an awesome exchange program? It all started by going to an awesome university that promotes study abroad opportunities. Below is a picture of the coolest university ever (in my opinion) the University of Montana.
I never thought I would study abroad. I always thought I would never have the opportunity to do something so awesome. A year ago, I was sitting in my Elementary German II class when a woman came in to our class to talk to us about the exchange. Immediately I decided that I would make it my goal to go. It has been a dream of mine for a long time to go to Europe.
This year, I had this woman as my professor for Intermediate German I. Her name is Professor Hiltrud Arens. She is originally from Germany (I think) so that makes her like 10 times cooler. She is the head of the study abroad program. I am excited to get to know her more throughout the upcoming semester.
When I applied for the study abroad, I was incredibly nervous. I kept thinking to myself where I was going to get all of the money to be able to go. I got accepted into the program and immediately panicked. I didn't think I was going to have the money to go. I called my parents and told them that I wasn't going anymore.
In the next few days, I realized that if I didn't go I would regret it for the rest of my life. In college, it is the perfect opportunity to go see the world. I didn't want to suddenly be caught up later on in life with a career, a husband, kids, whatever else might happen, and not be able to fulfill my dream!
I finally have all of the expenses taken care of. Thank goodness for my parents, John and Karen Sullivan. They are very supportive and I am so lucky to have them behind me every step of the way. My parents agreed that for my Christmas present, they will pay my rent while I am gone (THANK YOU SO MUCH MOM AND DAD). If they hadn't offered to do that I probably wouldn't be going to Europe!!
So that is my story up until this point. Hopefully whoever is reading this will enjoy coming here in the future and seeing what I am up to over in Germany and Austria!
Before the Journey
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