So... arrived in Frankfurt at 6am local time. Left at 8am to Hannover. Took a bus about an hour to Braunschweig. We dropped off our luggage in our rooms then our ´Paten´ took us out to set up bank accounts, acquire cell phones and show us where to go for supplies. Mind you at this point its about 12 local (6am EST) and we still haven´t slept a wink.

For students, the Tram and public transport is free for all Niedersachsen/Lower Saxony. But with rent, fee´s and other monthly costs i really have to watch my budget. Everything is priced pretty similarly...maybe a tad more expensive but then you take into account the non-favorable conversion rate it gets expensive fast. Keep in mind i live off financial aid/grants/student loans.

aaanyway. internet on tuesday. biometric photo for visa application monday. haven´t explored much of town because of jetlag and basically no clue. Took pictures but am only using an internet cafe so that´ll be tues.

i havent had..but McDonalds here have ginormous portions. as ni a large is an american supersize. Both McD´s and Burger King are open 24/7. But for real value Döner is king of late night take out. at 5€ for döner and drink... it´s practically 2 meals.

more later..