Perhaps the most pleasantly surprising quality of Bamberg is their love of either street food or hole-in-the-wall restaurants, of which there are dozens in an otherwise very small city. My favorite food here has come from one such establishment, simply known as The Box. The dish is known as the MeatLover and consists of French fries, Pork, Sauerkraut, Cole Slaw, cheese, and a few other things. I have also enjoyed the more traditional German dishes, like Bratwurst and Pretzels.

The best way to connect with locals here is no surprise; it’s through eating together. Whether it’s at a weekly stammtisch meeting or simply a quick bite between classes, everyone here enjoys eating and discussing their favorite foods and drinks. In fact, once I arrived at the Bamberg Train Station, the first things my contact from the University pointed out to me were the best restaurants and grocery stores.

My days here are generally pretty regular, for the majority of the morning I am in classes, however in the afternoons and evenings I try and alternate every other day between studying and reviewing material and going out with friends from my dorm to explore the city.