National Pride: celebration for some, shame for others von Emely Krebs,31. Januar 2026My exchange semester in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, provoked an internal confrontation with my own national pride. To understand why Lithuanians are as proud of their nation …
semester that changed everything My Time in Canadavon Chantal Glaubitz,31. Januar 2026Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest province, located on the east coast in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Known for its red-sand beaches, rolling farmland, and seafood.Canmore has a …
Sick in a winter wonderland, having an Arctic adventure between northern lights and purple clouds.
Hygge and Hierarchies Foreign in Denmarkvon Yasmin Winkler,31. Januar 2026feeling When I look back on my semester abroad in Denmark, I don’t just remember lectures or exams. Viborg—the historic capital and today the heart of the Midtjylland region—became the backdrop …
What happens outside the gates von Theresa Ehrlich,31. Januar 2026Arriving without expectations I chose not to prepare myself for the Philippines and quickly realized that nothing could have prepared me anyway.Before I started my semester abroad in Manila, the capital …
Authentic England journey: hiking the Cleveland Way, rough coasts, British charm and a surprising sense of home that inspired my book.
Nowhere Native A Mosaic Identity -Pieced Together Across Bordersvon Yagmur Meryem Burucu,31. Januar 2026About Me Nowhere Native is more than a phrase – it reflects my experience of being foreign and finding a sense of global belonging through different cultures. …
When I moved to Seoul for my semester abroad, I expected adventure, new friendships, and a second home. Instead, I found myself struggling to belong in a city that never quite felt like mine. But over time, I realized that even the hardest moments can hold meaning. This is the story of how I didn’t find a home in Seoul, but found myself instead.
After my semeste abroad in Italy fell apart, I thought I had lost my way. But a summer in the U.S. thaught me that sometimes losing your plans is exactly how you find yourself again.
A new place, high expectations, and then everything changes. My story from Perugia shows how unpredictable a semester abroad can be and why it’s still worth sticking with it.
Scotland is a country that is relatively similar to Germany. Similar structures, similar culture, similarly late trains.
China – From Still Streets to a City That Never Ends My Semester in Shenzhenvon Zoe Drechsel,31. Januar 2026“China is a completely different world, that alone is reason enough for me to go there. This is gonna be something I …
Hello, I was able to spend my semester abroad in Varna, Bulgaria.
You can see what experiences, I had there, here.
An Erasmus semester in Barcelona full of surprise: enrollment chaos, apartment disasters, culture shocks – and moments you’ll never forget.
Tiny room, thin walls, and the constant hum of Seoul outside my window. Living in a Goshiwon during my semester abroad taught me how much life can fit into very little space. An honest glimpse into everyday student life in one of Korea’s most minimal living concepts.
A personal story about studying abroad in a culture all its own – from language barriers and unexpected kindness to quiet moments of growth along the Basque coast. This blog captures how I grew comfortable in the midst of the unfamiliar.
What I Found in Newcastle That I Left Behind at Homevon Emily Burkert,31. Januar 2026expectations I was aware that England is a cultural melting pot even before I left for Newcastle upon Tyne. But I wasn’t aware at the time …
What does it really mean to arrive in a foreign country?
This blog post describes my personal experiences during my semester abroad in Portugal – from my arrival in Lisbon to my return to Germany. It addresses initial uncertainties, language barriers, and cultural differences, as well as the gradual settling into everyday life. Loneliness, new contacts, and routines shaped this time and led to a foreign place gradually becoming my home. The text also deals with foreignness, belonging, and the Portuguese term „saudade“, and shows how living abroad changes not only the place of residence but also oneself.
Life, Flipped Upside Down: My Semester in Seoulvon Nele Fleischmann,31. Januar 2026First Impression: A World Apart When I first arrived at Ewha Womans University, my new home for the next few months, I was struck by a profound sense of …
What happens when a city starts to feel like home, but others see you as “part of the problem”? During my semester in Barcelona, I unexpectedly found myself caught in the tension between locals and tourists. This post reflects on foreignness, perception, and how conscious choices, listening, and respect can slowly turn distance into a sense of belonging — and why traveling always comes with responsibility.
Who even am I? Finding another version of myself in Krakow!von Elisabeth Degwert,31. Januar 2026Being out of place Somehow, I usually put a lot of stress on myself. I care about what people think of me: my clothes, my voice, …
Hello, Barcelona! Goodbye punctuality! Six months abroad in Spain, experiencing cultural chaos and a city that slowly became home.
Hyvä Suomi! Northern lights, snow, and little daylight. The conditions in Finland are different, and so is the lifestyle of the Finns.
Life and University in Finnland are positively different. Enjoy nature, northern lights and snow.
I went abroad expecting foreign places. But instead, I became a stranger to myself.
A cultural Trip von Lisa Zimmler,31. Januar 2026“They will treat you all like English students. They don’t care that you guys are internationals.” A sentence I heard in one of my first lectures. One leaving me in the dark about …
Spain changed my way of life von Lucine Sarkisian,31. Januar 2026February 1st, 2025: Where Everything Began I was standing at the airport in Nuremberg with two large suitcases next to me, on my way to Valencia. Inside me was a …
What Stayed After the Culture Shock Learning Acceptance and Inspiration in the Chaos of Indiavon Jonathan Herbing,31. Januar 2026When I arrived in Rajkot to spend my semester at Marwadi University, I did not really know what to expect. Suddenly, I …
The Open Circle: Why Nobody is a Stranger in Spain von Henry Lennox Göricke,31. Januar 2026The spanish sense of community is a deep, instinctive resilience that reveals itself most clearly when things go wrong.Preparation and first thoughts When I first …
Moving abroad with a friend sounds comforting – until reality hits. In this blog post, I reflect on how my Erasmus experience in Spain taught me that independence sometimes means standing alone. A story about expectations, disappointment, and personal growth.
Give yourself a chance von Anastasiia Barabalchuk,21. Dezember 2025While preparing for the exchange semester in Bradford, England, I had high hopes of a vibrant life full of happy memories and meaningful connections. I imagined that this was my chance to …
Lost Between Words Becoming A Stranger in Chinavon Denny Pychynski,19. Dezember 2025China always had a strange pull on me, a quiet fascination that I could never really describe. Was it the food, the culture, or simply the novelty of a …
This blog entry will share my personal experiences during my exchange semester in China, focusing on my experiences with the Chinese language and how it shaped and effected my stay there.
Spain is known for its sun, beaches and good vibes. But through its traditions and festivities the country truly shows its character.