Hello, my name is Lara Collard, and I am a first-year nutrition student interested in pursuing a certificate in German. I began taking German classes in high school and attended high school in Rottenburg am Neckar, Germany, for a year through the CBYX program. Additionally, I took an introductory linguistics class in high school, leading me to notice the effect of language on our lives more frequently. I am looking forward to combining my interest in the German language and linguistics with the TGDP!