Auf Deutsch bitte!

     Wir haben einen neuen deutschen Tisch! Wir treffen uns jeden Donnerstag um 1530 auf Java City in der Uni. Java City befindet sich im unteren Niveau des Hobsen Memorial Union, 1510 Birchmont Drive, Bemidji. Klicken Sie hier für den Aufbau Karte. Ob Sie ein BSU Student sind oder nicht, sind Sie herzlich willkommen. Sie brauchen nur ein Interesse an einem Besuch auf der deutschen Sprache.
      Vielen Dank an Professorin Graefe und der BSU deutschen Abteilung das möglich gemacht haben. Am kommenden Donnerstag, "auf Deutsch bitte!"
     Fragen, Kommentare oder Korrekturen? Klicken Sie unten auf "Comments" oder schicken Sie eine Email an bemidjidavid@gmail.com.

     
     We have a new German table!  We meet every Thursday at 330 pm in Java City at BSU.  Java City is located in the lower level of Hobsen Memorial Union, 1510 Birchmont Drive, Bemidji.  Click here for building map.  Whether you are a BSU student or not, you are welcome.  You only need an interest in visiting in the German language.
     Many thanks to Professor Graefe and the BSU German Department for making this possible.  Next Thursday, "auf Deutsch bitte!"

     Questions, comments or corrections?  Click on "Comments" below or send an email to bemidjidavid@gmail.com.

The senior advantage

     Minnesota residents 66 years of age and over can enroll in classes at Minnesota state colleges without cost.  There's a small charge if you wish to receive credit towards a degree, but auditing is free.  I've been taking advantage of this from time to time for several years now, taking linguistics and language classes.  I'm currently enrolled in a Spanish history and culture course, a German linguistics and grammar review, and a second semester Chinese course.  (The Chinese course is for the third time, but it gives me the chance to hear. speak and review.  Only one year of Chinese is offered here at Bemidji State.)
     Some may think our senior brains are starting to harden up and get crusty like our arteries and our muscles, and we can't cram any more into them or compete with the millennium generation.  I believe the brain is like any other muscle. the more we exercise it, the better it functions.  While it's true we may be deteriorating some, we have one distinct advantage.  We can draw from 66+ years of experience.  Besides, our fellow students have 46 more years than us to contribute to our society, and if they do better than us, more power to them.  We're not in a competition, we're learning with them and from them. 
     So if you're a senior citizen and have an interest in languages or any other subject, check with your local college or university.  You may find that other states, provinces or areas have even lower age minimums.  If you do find that, I would appreciate letting us know in the comments section below.  Of course any other questions, comments or criticisms are always welcome.