Yesterday I wrapped up yet another class here. It was my German "for beginners" class and will transfer back as 4 credit hours to the U of I so that's a plus. I spent a total of 3 hours doing work outside of the class, which is approximately the same amount of beers I drank during class time. For our last day we handed in our take-home final in class and then all of us (including the teacher) went to get drinks across the street. Her whole "philosophy" is that language should be a fun learning experience and that it is important that we simply put in an "effort" and have a good time learning the German language. Translation: I will give you all an A. She was a lot of fun and we spent the better part of the 3 hour class time sitting around and telling stories of our travels and perspectives on things and whatnot.
Tonight is Austria's annual "gift" to the EU. It is a summer outdoor concert by Austria's most famous orchestra (the name escapes me) being performed at the lovely Shonbrunn palace. It just got done pouring rain so we'll see if it actually happens. The annual performance is done in honor of Austria entering the EU in 1995. Whenever a country enters this organization, it gives a gift. Austria's is this summer concert. I've been feeling guilty about being in Vienna all this time and not going to a concert so after tonight I can sleep easier.
The tournament starts this weekend and people are already filling this city up. I hate the tourist surge but I also like it because I can look at the them with disdain as I no longer feel like I am one anymore. Someone actually told me that they read a Europe travel guide that was updated for the summer and it basically tells people not to come to Austria because of all the people that will be here. The large crowds will not discourage me from going to Fanzone whenever I can. To get an idea of where the party is at I'll post a link. You can count on me being here at least whenever Austria plays, but most likely if there is any free time or a big game on.
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