Written by Jesse Jovel
Participant New Europe Program 2011
To celebrate the inauguration of the Spring 2011 semester, the AIB invited the three different programs that are exploring Germany for the semester.
Both Loyola Marymount University and Texas A&M were present at the Drachenfels on Sunday, January 23, 2011. The event was started by a very steep hike up to the Drachenfelsburg. Though a very strenuous hike, both the students and the host families were able to go up to the ancient castle that was built in the 1200's!
The hike was followed with some of Germany's finest soup and desserts. The highlight of the event however were the performances done by the students of the AIB. The Visualization group from Texas A&M performed a song done by Queen and customized the lyrics to reflect on their situation as visualization students studying abroad in Germany.
The Theater Program from Loyola Marymount University decided to showcase what they have learned in the movement classes and display how they could all do different motions while being a part of a large group movement.
The New Europe Program from Loyola Marymount University stole the event with their reenactment of American Idol! The ladies from the program decided to sing California Girls, by Katy Perry and the boys sang Hotel California by the Eagles. Needless to say the woman of the New Europe Program impressed everyone with their great choreography.
After the entertainment came the beautiful tour of the fascinating castle of Konigswinter. The success of the event could be seen in the smiling faces of everyone present. Not only did the students and family get to do activities together but they also had an opportunity to further strengthen the bond.
