Well, our last day at the International Summer University was a grand day. The day began with our final yoga class. Later, students gave presentations about their experiences regarding international culture competence and revealed that many times stereotypes about people from foreign countries are not often true. Students enjoyed their afternoon away from school activities and enjoyed their last hours of daylight in Osnabruck (our football match was canceled, but I still got my ice (German for ice cream). For the evening, students and faculty traveled to the Artland Brahaus about 35km outside of Osnabruck. Students were given a tour the grounds which has and continues to be a family owned farm since 1773. Three years ago, a brewery began and has become a successful small business. After a final traditional German dinner of ham, gravy, potatoes, and cole slaw; an evening program began, which included a slide show of pictures/highlights of ISU; students were given their certificates from their specialization faculty; and a sing along program was enjoyed by all with Dr. Mayer on the accordion. After the evening, students and faculty began the long process of saying goodbye and many students reported tears being shed back at the hotel. The next morning (Saturday-Aug 14th) saw the departure of our five American students and one faculty. After nearly 18hrs of traveling we made it back to Indianapolis to go our separate ways...as changed individuals, ready to share our experience with others.
Namaste,
Dr. Brandon Eggleston
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