Senior Alex Kalmbach of Mason, Ohio
- What was your favorite experience on this trip?
“My most memorable experience was stepping foot on Omaha Beach. I broke down the moment I looked on the sea.”
- How has your perspective changed on this trip?
“My perspective has been enhanced by this trip. I find it interesting how similar these countries are to the United States. I will truly use the insight later!
- What have you learned through your experiences?
Discussing world events and politics with my host family in Germany brought to my mind the great amount of similarities we shared. This experience of sharing my own opinion with people is one I will not forget. This interaction helped reinforce my belief that we are not meant for judgments.




