I have been living and studying in Salzburg, Austria, since January 2001. I studied last semester at Salzburg College with all American students, but this year, I will enroll at the University of Salzburg and attend classes with other Austrian students. I can simply say that my experience has been fantastic. I was placed with an Austrian host family and from the beginning, they welcomed me into their home as if I were a member of the family.Through them, I have come to appreciate the rich tradition and culture of Austria, and now I have a second family and a home away from home. My time here has given me the opportunity to experience European history firsthand and to continue in the Wittenberg tradition of cultivating the entire self. From walking through the ruins of ancient Rome to standing on the spot of the former Berlin Wall, from studying Michelangelo by observing his work in Italy to attending an opera performance at the Salzburg Summer Festival, all of Europe has become a classroom and a place for personal growth and reflection.Studying abroad is one of the best decisions I have made.