Anyway, I say tried because I received word back a week or so ago that the course was full. I emailed back asking if there was a waiting list and inquiring as to how many people fail to show up, or end up canceling their registration.* I was informed that there was indeed a waitlist, I had been placed on said waitlist, and that I was #2 in line. I was a little bummed about not being able to register, but hopeful that two people would flake out or simply sign up for the earlier course.
Well, today I heard back and I have a spot in the class - whoo hoooo! I started filling out the forms today and have sent them an email back asking if I can just email them with an electronic signature instead of mailing them. We'll see.
One of the funny things about filling out the registration form, is that I had to take an online placement exam to see what level I should be placed in based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. I tested into C-1, which is what I always test into, but the registration for the course only goes through B-2. I don't really care if the course is a little below my level. The important aspects of the course for me are that I will be speaking, reading, and writing German for three weeks, I get to meet other international students, and , the course has 1.5 days dedicated to dealing with bureaucracy, of which Germany has a lot.
Everything is coming together.
* I've worked with German "Beamte" in the past and I know the questions that you need to ask to get the answers you're really looking for. The waiting list thing was not information volunteered in the first email back.
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