Why Germany Interests Me

There are various reasons why I want to visit, learn, and explore Germany. The strong economy, rich culture and history, and the beautiful architecture are just a few of the many reasons that I want to travel to Germany.  

To begin, since I am a Business major, the strong economy of Germany is very interesting. Germany is also the economic "anchor" in the struggling European Union. I would like to learn about the leading industries in Germany and why/how those industries are staying strong in a time of such economic turmoil for other countries in the European Union. Chancellor Angela Merkel is an individual that intrigues me greatly. Chancellor Merkel is the most powerful woman in the world in the most powerful country in Europe. I can understand how a woman in the United States, such as Hilary Clinton, would be elected as President but am curious to how a woman was elected in to such a high position in a country like Germany. This may sound ignorant but since I am uninformed about Germany and its stance on women leaders, this seems odd to me. Regardless of the gender of the Chancellor, how she leads the such a powerful economy is very interesting in my eyes.

The rich culture and history of Germany is another area of Germany that I do not have much knowledge of and something that I wanted to explore for some years now. To me it seems that the Germans have a very strong love for their country. Whether it be rooting for their soccer team in the World Cup, talking about German history, or praising the cuisine and beer, the Germans love their country deeply. I do not know if this traces back to the hard times in the past or their extensive and plentiful history but gaining more knowledge on the culture is something that I would like to do. My curiosity maybe caused by the fact that I have some German in my blood.

Finally, I believe that the castles and old architecture in Germany is fascinating. The fact that the Germans could build immense castles to withstand the harsh German winters for hundreds of years without modern technology is an amazing feat. The beautiful landscapes of the German countryside with large beautiful structures is a site that is amazing in pictures and will be breathtaking in person. 

This trip to Germany will be a very memorable one. Learning about the culture and then getting the chance to explore and visit Germany in person is going to be something very special