Holocaust Museum

Monday I had the opportunity to do something that I have always wanted to do! And that was to attend the Holocaust Museum. My brother (Alex) had the opportunity to visit the museum when he was out in D.C. last year and he said he loved it! Side note: Alex, I miss you and I hope things are going well for you at school!

Once I arrived to the Holocaust Museum my body was taken over by emotion. You could hear a pin drop inside of the museum. To be honest though, I really don't want to say much about the museum mainly because words cannot begin to describe what I saw and how I felt that day. The Holocaust Museum needs to be experienced first hand in order to get the full meaning and understanding of the Holocaust and the events that took place during that time.

I was unable to take any pictures within the Holocaust Museum so I took a picture of the Identification Card which was handed to us when we walking into the exhibit.  The Identification Card provided information on an individual who was a victim of the Holocaust. You follow this card and read their story as you move through out the museum. Once you hit the end of the exhibit, then thats when you find out if whether or not that individual survived the Holocaust. Pretty powerful stuff I would say.

The rest of the day was spent on catching up with the roommates and their adventures. Two of my roommates began their internship already and it was really interesting listening to them describe their internships. They both said that a lot of it was somewhat overwhelming and stressful. Anna and I both reassured them that things will settle down once they got a few more days of experience underneath them. I guess its easy for Anna and I to say that considering that we both have not yet started our internships! I still have not been giving the all clear and Anna begins hers next week. I guess you could say that Anna and I have had a lot of time to bond!

There will not be a lot of exploring this week. I have dedicated this week for getting homework assignments done and figuring out the WC system in regard to my courses. Hopefully If I do this I can have the weekend to go exploring and have some fun! But I do have to remember that I am here in D.C.for one thing and one thing only, and thats to get an education and to learn from the best of the best. Thats my number one priority!

Everyone stay warm! Miss you all and God Bless!

Isabela S. Kobs