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I decided to study German at Western because I really wanted to go out of state for school

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but also I like the idea that they had small class sizes. 

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nicht so viel weil das war meine dritte Reise nach Deutschland

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You do speaking courses that start off in the hundred level. 

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And then each year you progress to 200 then up to 300.

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And also they do offer electives like film and history and literature

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so you can learn more about the German culture. 

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If someone does want to get a degree here in German 

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I will have to say that it is required for you to do a study abroad

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however it doesn't feel like a requirement because you actually really want to go. 

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I was there for about six months in a small town called Freiburg. 

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I really appreciate how the WOU faculty they're not only your professors they become your mentors. 

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They really take an investment in your learning. 

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And I feel like with the tutelage that I've had here 

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I'm going to be able to be a great educator one day. 

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After I graduate from here I'm planning on going back home to Alaska

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where I'm going to get my graduate degree. 

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Where I am hoping to become a teacher for German students mainly on the high school level. 

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I would definitely recommend Western. 

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It is a small town however once you find your friends and you know your major

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You can really start flourishing in becoming your own person. 

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Western Oregon University ist der richtige platz fur mich.

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