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Goodbye Germany! Hello Detroit!

Hi there,
I am Sophia – AutoComs’ new intern. I am an undergraduate student of International Business from Aalen, Germany and I will support the team for six months. I am looking forward to have an instructive time and to make many remarkable experiences in the field of public relations and event management.
After I had said goodbye to my family and friends, I sat in the airplane - ready to take off and full of expectations, ideas, but also fears as well as excitement about the greatest adventure of my life.  When I arrived in the States, Niko picked me up from the airport and helped me to do my first steps into the American lifestyle.
My first night I spent in an only girls-house of my landlord, where I met two girls, which I already proudly call friends. We have already set up two traditions: going out for tacos on taco-tuesday and treating ourselves with a frozen-yoghurt on Fridays. Actually we are more into the delicious toppings than into the fro-yo… J
Due to space-problems I unfortunately had to move out in a shared housing nearby, where I am the only girl among 4 boys… We all know that usually boys have a different understanding of hygiene and the necessity of cleaning than girls have… However, I will just stay there for two more weeks, and then I am going to move back and will live together with native speaking girls, which will be an amazing opportunity to improve my English. 

Since I arrived in Detroit two weeks ago, I had lots of things to organize. The first challenge was to buy a car on my own and to get used to the overwhelming traffic of the Motor city. During the first few days I was even quite afraid, whether I would find my way home through all those “Michigan u-turns”. Just as I felt more confident driving, another unexpected issue regarding my visa popped up and I had to travel back to the Detroit airport. After an one hour desponding car ride and another hour spent looking for the right office I finally met an officer who was able to help me. 
The next challenge, which came up out of the clear sky, was that somebody had bumped into my car at the office parking lot. Fortunately, the lady left me her number and seems to be willing to pay for the damage. Nevertheless, it will be tricky to handle the matter, I will at least learn to do in the American way and practice my English.
During my first weeks at the office, I have already learned a lot about the daily routine of an agency and our clients. I set up my internship objectives and I am dedicated to try and achieve them. Furthermore I have written my first release draft, assisted in sending out releases and have attended team meetings. It seems to me that I will learn quite a lot in the next six month and I am looking forward to that. J

This upcoming weekend the traditional Woodward Dream Cruise will take place. During the last days we could already recognize many different unique cars on our way home. On the one hand we were able to see cars which were brand new and fancy and on the other hand, ones were able to see restored classic vehicles. I will attend this event this evening with some friends, which will be interesting and enjoyable. I will spend the rest of my weekend in Chicago and I am really excited! I will take many pictures and keep you updated!

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