A german swede
AuthorsServus! My name is Fleur and I’m an Erasmus student from Sweden. My hometown is in Scania, the southern part of Sweden, where the headland is framed by oceans and long white beaches. If you live in the northern part of Sweden the summers are long and the winters are cold, but in Scania the
Hello everyone!
Student life . Travel . UncategorizedI’m Yuliia, a 21-year-old from the beautiful, vibrant heart of Ukraine. Ukraine is my homeland, and I love it dearly. With its stunning landscapes, from towering mountains to the vast, magical fields and the Black Sea, it’s a place where every season has its own charm. Winters are colder than in Germany, often blanketed in
Wendy in Munich
AuthorsMy name is Jing-wen (Wendy) Lo, and I’m from Taiwan, a small island in the Pacific Ocean near China. I used to feel a bit insecure when introducing where I’m from, expecting people to either confuse Taiwan with Thailand or assume it’s part of China. But to my surprise, most people I’ve met in Europe
Two Roots, One Journey: as an Exchange Student in Munich
AuthorsAbout My Name My name is Chiajui Yang, a name composed of three Chinese characters, each carrying the wishes my mother holds for me. ‘Yang’ means the sun shining upon the fuchsia tree, marking the passage of time for all; ‘Chia’ represents the warmth and importance of family; ‘Jui’ is intelligence and wisdom. These wishes
Marcos’ Adventure: its Beginning
Authors . Culture . Student life . Uncategorized“The greatest adventure is what lies ahead” (JRR Tolkien). I’m no hobbit, yet in matter of months I’ve made a significant travel too. I’m Marcos, but most of my friends call me Quetes. I’m a journalism student from sunny Spain, and I’m beyond excited to be spending the next year in Munich! This exciting travel
‘Munich diaries’: The beginning
AuthorsHallo an alle! Hello everyone! And happy Halloween! My name is Hannah, I’m 19 years old, and I started my Erasmus journey a month and a half ago in the beautiful city of Munich. I’m from a significant city in Romania called Cluj-Napoca, or Klausenburg in German, and it’s been my home all my life.
Holly’s Horizon Hunt: Crossing Cultures and 7 Time Zones
AuthorsServus! My name is Cunyu Liu, but feel free to call me Holly, as my friends back home do. I’m 23 years old and from Tianjin, China—a lively city right next to Beijing. Locals here are known for their humor and love of seafood, and people tend to focus more on enjoying life than on making
Dreams come true
City life . Student lifeMy name is Alisiia. I am turning 21 soon and I am looking forward to spend this day in Munich, I feel that it is going to be special. I am happy exchange student from Ukraine, who spent last 3 years leaving and traveling around Europe. I`ve seen bunches of spectacular cities and met unique
“The Dorf”
City life . Culture . Student lifeOlympic Village? As a student accommodation? Living in an 850.000 square meter park? My curiosity ignited Multiple trains of thought as soon as I saw the email informing me I would live in a two-floor bungalow in the Olydorf for six months. The city of Munich has been facing a housing crisis for a few years now. According
Getting a job on Erasmus
Student lifeHere is a guide to future Erasmus students planning to take a job during their stay : Good part, the money. Bad part depends on you. Coming to Munich as an Erasmus student, I was not planning to get a job for two reasons : First, I felt like the interesting part of the Erasmus