Language study for me is much more than a sterile academic exercise. Every new language is the doorway to myriad potential new connections with new people in a wonderfully novel nation. I grew up in the bi-lingual community of Frankenmuth, Michigan. I have earned a BA in German, Latin and English as well as an MA in Medieval Studies (focusing heavily on language and literature). I lived in Germany for six months. I continue to be active in German activities in Frankenmuth, such as being ...