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ALLES GUTLES MODES DESIGN // THE MOUTAINEER

NEW PERSPECTIVES // INTERNATIONAL LOVE

2012

FOOD CULTURE FASHION TRAVELS

INTERNATIONALLOVE DÉLA BREYNE

ONE WALLFLOWER +

FIFTEEN KIDS FROM THE EUROZONE =

A TRANSFORMATIVE WEEK IN DELIRIOUS LIÈGE.

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I’ve always been quiet. In fact, that’s the thing people usually

notice first about me. Ever since I can remember I’ve been

teased about just how little I talk. In grade school my teachers’

number one complaint was that I didn’t participate or assert

myself enough. Starting when I was very little and continuing

in to adulthood, I’ve had anxiety about meeting new people

and being in unfamiliar social situations. All my life I just ac-

cepted this as the way things were. I almost always turned down

party invitations and hardly ever tried to seek out new friend

groups. I just assumed that’s the way I was, a hopeless introvert.

The problem was though, I wasn’t. When I was at ho-

meor with my best friends I always wanted to be the

center of attention. I loved cracking jokes and goof-

ing around. I loved voicing my opinion in our family dis-

cussions and not backing down when I was challenged.

When I moved to Trier, Germany, I kept this same misguided

assumption about myself. I talked to my family and friends back

home but since I didn’t anticipate making a lot of friends, I fo-

cused on school. The first month, I spent a lot of nights alone in

my room. I met a girl that lived in my dorm and we did a few things

together. But as far as being a part of a big social group, I just

shied away. I was content sharing time with this one friend how-

ever, I couldn’t help the feeling that I was missing out on more.

I didn’t really know any of the Europeans I was going to school

with, but I could never get up the courage to start a conversation.

As always, I just got nervous.

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But any time I got out of my comfort zone, something shifted.

I got so nervous around other people that

I COULD HARDLY GET A WORD OUT.

All of that changed when our class travelled to Liège, Belgium

for an experimental design workshop. Students and instruc-

tors from nine different countries gathered to work simulta-

neously on independent and group art projects. At first I did

what I’ve always done and focused on my work, choosing to

create a project by myself. However within the first few days

of the trip, something in me changed. For whatever reason,

I made the conscious decision to let go of my neurosis and just

start saying yes.

For those two weeks, all of the international students lived in the

same hostel, ate all of our meals in the same cafeteria, worked

at the Academy all day together and socialized as a mas-

sive group at night. We had the common enemies of crappy

food, early mornings, and obnoxious teachers. Soon we were

all closely bonded.

My American friend and I became closest with the Architec-

ture and Design students from Trier and the group of Irish

Landscape Architect students form University College Dub-

lin. Right from the start they were some of the nicest, most

genuine people I’d ever met. They were all so accepting and

inclusive. They didn’t care who we were, they just wanted to

have a good time and they wanted us to be a part of it.

WE HAD THE COMMON ENEMIES OF

CRAPPY FOOD, EARLY MORNINGS, AND

OBNOXIOUS TEACHERS.

SOON WE WERE

ALL CLOSELY BONDED.

JUST SAY YES

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LEO TOLSTOY

EVERYONE THINKS OF CHANGING

THE WORLD, BUT NO ONE THINKS

OF CHANGING HIMSELF.

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FAMILYI KEPT GETTING THE FEELING THAT I’D KNOWN

THEM BEFORE, LIKE I SHOULD’VE GROWN UP

WITH THEM EVEN THOUGH WE WERE BORN

ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE PLANET.

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I found it so amazing that over such a short time, I became so

incredibly close to these kids. They felt like family. I had more

fun with them running around the eccentric city of Liège then

I’d had my whole life. I kept getting the feeling that I’d known

them all before, like I should’ve grown up with them even though

we were born on opposite sides of the planet. Around them

I could be myself. My natural state of happy, bubbly, sarcastic

Déla was able to come out quicker with them than it ever had

with anyone else.

Our new friendships with the Germans and Irish didn’t end af-

ter we went home to Trier. The kids who lived in Trier became

our core group of friends that we hung out with on a daily basis.

One of our closest friends, Rainer, even invited us to his par-

ent’s house for regular movie nights. And we always used “The

Anns’ House” as a gathering place for dinner parties.

Our two closest Irish friends Richy and Joe visited us in Trier

about a month after Liège. We stayed with them when we went

to Dublin and vacationed with Richy in Barcelona. I began a

particularly special relationship with Joe, that started in Liège

and continued throughout the summer culminating in a visit

to his hometown in Cork, Ireland.

If I had never met Joe, Richy, Rainer, Thomas, Lisa, Lea, Jo-

anna, Andy, Karen, Collie, Christine, Ben, Ann, Anne, or Max

in Liège, I would never have know that side of myself. The

side of me that’s capable of having conversations with strang-

ers, dancing on tables, or taking an international holiday on a

whim. Without even trying to or knowing it, they showed me

that you’re only limited by the box you put yourself in.

Without even trying to or knowing it,

they showed me that you’re only

limited by the box you put yourself in.

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You would think, of anyone in the world, you should know yourself the best, but that’s

just not always true. If you get it in to your head that you are a certain way, you could

make yourself blind to some pretty stellar opportunities. If you allow yourself

to believe the stereotype that other people have created about you, you’re

going to miss out on a lot of amazing experiences just because it’s not

something you would usually do. I’ll be the first to admit it wasn’t easy

at first. I had to purposely put myself in social situations that I had

been used to running away from my whole life. But by doing

things I never thought I would enjoy doing, I changed my

life forever for the better.

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FOR THE BETTER

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/ / I CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER

A DAY INTH LIFE

ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCES ARE PLENTIFUL IN

THIS SWEET LITTLE GERMAN TOWN, BUT HERE’S AN

AVERAGE DAY AS AN EX-PAT IN TRIER, GERMANY.

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9:00

WAKE UPGrab a cup of tea or coffee, maybe some toast with

Nutella and off you go to school. The classes are all

taught in German so be sure you have clear communica-

tion with your professor to get the information you need.

If your professor speaks English, meet with him after

class, if not, make friends with a German student who

can translate for you.

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12:00

CITY CENTER

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After class make your way to the city center. It’s where the ma-

jority of shops and restaurants are located as well as being a

beautiful area. You’ll see the Porta Nigra (the large Roman

gate at the begining of Simeonstrasse) practically everyday

because there’s always something you’ll need from town.

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12:40

DEUTSCHE POSTKeeping in touch with friends and family back home is a great way to combat home sickness.

If a package from the States is too big to fit in your mailbox you’ll get a notice instructing you to

pick up your parcel directly from the post office. Getting letters is great because they’re so

much more personal than e-mails or Facebook messages. Being able to see the person’s

hand writing and their stationary is much more sentimental and it’s something you

can hold on to for a long time. By the same hand, your loved ones miss you

just as much and would love getting something from you too. Sending Ger-

man candy or knick knacks from the Euro Shop are an inexpensive

way to share your international adventures with others. Before you

leave for Europe, pick one person to send a postcard from ev-

ery country you travel to. It’s a fun way for them to track

your journey.

13:30

HAUPTBAHNHOF

In your travels you’ll more than likely travel by

train at some point. DB Bahn has a website to

book your journey but I always found it to be less

confusing to just go to the station. Most of the

people at the ticket counter speak English or will

find someone who does for you. Be sure to show

them your student ID card as there is a certain

distance surrounding Trier that you can get to

for free if you are a student.

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EUPHORIA

Loreen // Sweden

EASY

CRo // Germany

AI SE EU TE PEGO

Michel TelÓ // Brazil

LOCA PEOPLE

Sak Noel // Spain

RIVERSIDE

Sidney Samson // N.Lands

EINMAL UM DIE WELT

CRo // Germany

MIAMI 2 IBIZA

SHM // Sweden

YOUR GIRL

Kakkmaddafakka // Norway

TECHNO FAN

The Wombats // England

MIDNIGHT CITY

M83 // France

ALL MINE

Republic of Loose // Ireland

Some tracks to give you a beat to

bounce to as you explore Trier.

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WANDERLUST

PLAYLIST

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15:30

CULCHERA

The people of Trier take great pride in their ice cream.

Wherever you are in the city there’s probably somewhere

to get a frozen treat close by. Little old ladies walking

their dogs with a cone of gelato in one hand are a com-

mon sight. At Culchera you can get a cone for 80 cents,

an offer too good to pass up. If you’re looking for some-

thing a little more extravagant they also have specialty

dishes covered in a rainbow of fruits. It’s just as lovely to

look at as it is to eat.

15:00

HAUPTMARKTAfter running errands all day take some time to enjoy

your city. There’s lots to see in the Hauptmarkt, the cen-

ter of the city center. There’s usually produce, flowers

and other vendors around as well as street performers.

It’s a great place to enjoy a kebab and people watch.

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I TRAVEL NOT TO GO ANYWHERE,

BUT TO GO. I TRAVEL FOR

TRAVEL’S SAKE. THE GREAT

AFFAIR IS TO MOVE.

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ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

18:00

MOSEL RIVER

Trier is located on the beautiful Mosel river. It’s a great place

to have a picnic and soak up the sun along its verdant banks.

All you have to do is buy a cheap disposable grill from the

Euro Shop, pick up some bratwurst from Netto, and call up the

homies for a laid back afternoon.

Studentenwohnheim Martinskloster is a student dormitory locat-

ed across the street from the Mosel river. It’s less like a tradition-

al American dorm and more like an apartment complex. The

buildings are situated around an enclosed courtyard. It’s only a

ten minute walk to the city center with easy access to the design

building and nearby restaurants along the river. The rooms are

quiet and cozy, the perfect space for late nights of school work.

Stop by for a quick rest before you head out again.

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MARTINSKLOSTER

BRING YOUR OWN BAGS//In an effort to be eco-friendly and keep costs down, German

grocery stores do not provide grocery bags free of charge. Re-

usable canvas bags are usually your best bet. If you do forget,

then they have some there for purchase.

UNREFRIDGERATED EGGS//If you’re looking for eggs they won’t be in the dairy section.

More than likely they’ll be on a shelf near the register.

DON’T FORGET YOUR EMPTY BOTTLES//Germans are big on recycling. If you bring in your empty plas-

tic or glass bottles you can exchange them for cash at an easy

to use automated machine inside the store.

IT’S HARD TO MAKE TACOS//Mexican food isn’t as common in Europe as it is in the U.S.. If

you’re trying to make a Mexican dish, it’s much harder to find

the right cheese, tortillas, or correct seasonings.

EASY DOES IT//In Europe in general, big grocery stores are less prevelant. It’s

much more common to have smaller ones scattered around

the city, and there’s usually one within walking distance. You

wouldn’t buy a weeks worth of groceries at a time like you

might in the States. Instead you go every day or so and just get

what you need for your next meal

HAVE YOUR MONEY READY//Tax isn’t added on to prices in Germany so you should have a

rough idea of how much you’re going to pay before you get to

the counter. It can be a stressful experience if you’re not used

to using the Euro. Getting your money counted out ahead of

time can help you fumble less when the time comes to pay.

REMEMBER WHEN

GROCERY SHOPPING

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A sincere thank you to University of Kansas Professor

Patrick Dooley and Fachhochschule Trier Professors

Andreas Hogan, Anna Bulanda-Pantalacci, and Edmund

Zeltinger for their support and guidance while abroad in

Trier. Without help from the faculty and students at both

schools, this magazine would not have been possible.

THANK YOU AND GOOD BYE

DANKE SCHÖN UNDAUF WIEDERSEHEN