Everyone was very kind and welcoming. The German House president, sophomore Mary Breeding, of Columbus, Ind., has traveled to Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, France, and the Netherlands. Her travels and career aspirations never far from her thoughts, Mary is an eager participant in the housemates' German conversations. If they go to Germany, this is what they'll talk about, not politics or something academic. As long as they talk, they'll get credit for the conversation class.
Participation is what's most important.
The classes sometimes attract nonresidential students, but to earn credit, students must participate in all the classes. On weekends, the language assistants take turns preparing ethnic specialties at each other's houses. Susanne prepares spaetzle, little dumplings with gravy and serves them with schnitzel, thinly-pressed and breaded fried pork. Students also enjoy her homemade breads and jams.