Professor Kissinger

This past Thursday through Sunday we spent in Slovakia.

I (Courtney) taught a law seminar class at the University of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Trnava.  It's a public university, named after the patron saints of the country.  I was teaching second and third year undergraduate students a course called "Legal English".  Through the study of legal texts and practical exercises in reading, writing, listening and speaking, the students gained a command of legal vocabulary commonly encountered by law students and practicing lawyers.  The students I taught were all majoring in English.  In Europe it is possible to seek a certificate in Legal English to prove to employers that you have the necessary advanced English skills to work successfully in international law.

It worked out perfectly that I was able to teach the classes over the span of five days during the semester.  Brian and the kids came to Slovakia as well and spent time with our friends there -- who we met here in Gaming. 

Prof. Kissinger in front of the University :)

St. Cyril & St. Methodius

On Friday evening, we walked around the gorgeous nearby spa town of Piestany with our friends.

We stayed at our friends' home about 10 minutes from the University each time I taught.  We had such a wonderful time with them!  The kids especially loved grilling out, roasting marshmallows, looking at the sheep from their backyard and climbing their trees!  It's crazy to look back at this post and see how much they've grown since we first visited last August.  We look forward to more wonderful times in Slovakia in the future!

Wishing you a happy Austrian Labor Day / May Day tomorrow!  St. Joseph the Worker, pray for us!