Berlin has been confusing with the culture differences and trying to do things like back home don't really work out the way I want it to. Asking for water here is different than back home, sparkling water is very popular and accessible at just about every corner so instead of  regular water when you simply ask for water you get carbonated water. Their school is far more lay back, when teachers are sick they're completely excused for that class period and are only obligated to attend the next class with a healthy teacher. flying was a bit terrifying at first but once in the air it was just nauseating for the longest time. I've never known the cost of living for big cities but $900 a month for a simple one bath apartment is completely out of my spectrum; this really discourges me from living in any heavily populated city. So far berlin has been a great place to live and the culture is overall very cheerful and friendly as any culture should be. I'm very greatful for everything that has come to me, aufwedersehen!