getting moved in

Well, I have spent the last couple of days since my last post getting moved in, unpacked, and learning my surroundings. My room is nice, an average sized dorm room, bed, desk, etc. The best part is that my room opens out into another room where my closet, bathroom and a small kitchen are. Eventually, I will share my room with another person and the outer room with a third person, but neither of those people are here right now, so it is just me. My favorite part about my room by far is the fact that the lights in the outer room are motion activated-no light switches-as is the sink in the bathroom. Very high-tech.
Yesterday Elmar, my mentor, took me on a tour of the campus. It is a little smaller than ETSU which I am glad for because it means I have a hope of eventually learning my way around. All of the buildings surround a duck pond which makes it totally cute. The campus seems nice, there are several coffee shops and even a bar in the student center-there is no such thing as a dry campus in Austria. I found out where the International Studies Office and REFI (the student organization for international students) are located, so that will be helpful in the days to come. I also found a grocery store yesterday and stocked up on food (and it only took me two tries to buy it! My first time through the line I learned that the store didn't take visa, so I had to go to the bank outside and get cash).
Today I spent more time exploring the parts of the city near my dorm. I got an important lesson in using cross-walks from a nice Austrian lady who fortunately spoke some English, and I found where some other stores were located and was able to buy a towel, shampoo, and conditioner. All very important things when making friends is a goal. I am starting to slowly meet people. Next week alot more of the people who are studying here this semester will be arriving and we have some activities with REFI, so I am sure I will meet many more people then. I don't really have big plans for tomorrow, apparently everything closes down on Sundays, so maybe I will get a chance to meet more people in the dorm. With some help from Laura, I am starting my German lessons a little early. I am trying to learn how to say "I'm sorry, but I don't speak German" and a few other phrases so that people in shops won't think I am rude or crazy or both. Until next time!

Oh, and if anyone has skype, my skype name is emilys52486, same as my aim, and I just got an ICQ name, but I don't remember it. I will look it up and put it on here later!