Culture Change

The biggest difference between living in Germany and here in Mansfield that was difficult for me to adjust to, is the size of the town and the history. I am used to living in a town with about 45,000 inhabitants, several stores located right downtown in ancient looking pedestrian zones. Old buildings, a midieval wall surrounding the town center, little cafes on the marketplace, old churches, and just the more relaxed attitude of people is what I miss most. Over here, people always seem to be in a rush, driving everywhere instead of walking, and there aren't many stores right in town, at least not in this area.