For instance, Rerat said that in France she lives in an apartment rather than in a dorm. I think I prefer to live in an apartment, but it s very interesting to experience dorm life as well, she said. Fuhr also noticed a difference in daily life. She commented, Here people drive even around the corner, when in Germany we walk almost everywhere. They try to make everything as fast and easy as possible.
Many students also find that it is easier to get involved on an American campus.
For example, both Merkler and Fuhr chose to participate in rush this semester. They wanted to experience as much as they could in their short visit here. Social tribes are so typically MC, Merkler said. In addition to being in Swannanoa Tribe, Fuhr also plays softball, sings in the Monday night Concert Chorale and attends the Won by One college choir at Morrison Heights. I want to be exposed to as much American culture as possible, she said.