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Dear Future Me (a reply)
Over a year ago, I wrote a letter to my future self. I listed goals and ambitions and encouragements for myself after my exchange year....
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Jul 27, 20225 min read
The June Update
Hi friends. We’re finally at the June Update, or the more sadly dubbed Final Update. As you can most likely tell, writing this has taken...
lucysbookishbabble
Jul 18, 202211 min read
The May Update
Y’all, this is my last full month recap in Germany. As much as I’ve missed home this year, I am not ready to say goodbye to my exchange...
lucysbookishbabble
Jun 8, 202212 min read
The April Update
Hi friends! As I promised last month, April was jam-packed. Between my birthday and my parent’s trip to Germany, April was highly...
lucysbookishbabble
May 9, 20227 min read
The March Update
Goodbye March, Hello April. Some might see this as the transition from winter to spring, but Deutschland begs to differ. I am currently...
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Apr 4, 20225 min read
The February Update
Lots of travel, winter break, birthday parties, Valentine's Day, and more
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Mar 9, 20226 min read
The January Update
Hey, y’all! Long time, no see. I’ve decided to do monthly updates because I prefer this writing style, but I think I’ll keep doing other...
lucysbookishbabble
Feb 9, 20225 min read
Why YOU Should Study Abroad
I stumbled upon CBYX for the first time in seventh grade. I had just finished reading Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch. And I, a...
lucysbookishbabble
Jan 19, 20225 min read
The Holiday Update
A wrap-up of my holiday week!
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Jan 1, 20228 min read
Worshipping in a Roman Cathedral
Five summers ago, I was sitting in a summer camp auditorium. I'm sure I was thinking about what was for lunch or when my group got to go...
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Nov 21, 20213 min read
Tackling my Fear of Trying New Things
I am sure no one is shocked to hear that I have tried new things while living abroad. And while yes, I have tried new food, new clothes,...
lucysbookishbabble
Nov 1, 20213 min read
So, How is Germany?
Instead of DMing me on Instagram, read this.
lucysbookishbabble
Oct 11, 20213 min read
American High School vs German Gymnasium
I’ve been off my blogging game recently, mostly because I have been going to school. I definitely prefer gymnasium over online lessons,...
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Sep 27, 20212 min read
My Guide to the CBYX Application
CBYX Application advice, my tips, and example essays!
lucysbookishbabble
Sep 10, 20216 min read
Homesickness
Just me being honest about my feels right now:)
lucysbookishbabble
Sep 4, 20212 min read
What happens when you move to Germany, but don't speak German?
My thoughts on being fully immersed in Deutsch for the past week.
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Aug 30, 20212 min read
My First 24 Hours in Deutschland
My first 24 hours in Deutschland were perfect and crazy!!
lucysbookishbabble
Aug 23, 20214 min read
Pre-departure Update #4: Back to School Blues
Picture this: instead of sitting through syllabus after syllabus, dreadfully entering the lunchroom for the first time, and dealing with...
lucysbookishbabble
Aug 4, 20212 min read
Pre-departure Update #3: Dear Future Me
I saw another CBYX blogger from several years ago do this, and then she replied in German at the end of her stay....
lucysbookishbabble
Jul 11, 20212 min read
Pre-departure Update #2: 4th of July
Hey, y’all! I celebrated my last holiday in the states before I leave for Germany yesterday. Fittingly, it was the 4th of July. While I...
lucysbookishbabble
Jul 5, 20212 min read
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