So I'm back in the US as of last Saturday. It's reallz weird to be back and to see all of my friends and family here, and none of my German friends and "family." It was a really great experience to be an exchange student. It was extremely difficult to learn a new language and be away from home for so long, but I think I matured quite a bit during my time overseas and am really happy that I did it. I would encourage anyone who has the opportunity to do anything similar to jump right into it.

EDIT: Switched "Saturdaz" to "Saturday." I'm not used to an American keyboard anymore!!!