As I reach closer to the end of my time in Munich, I find myself reflecting on how different my experiences here have been from those back home. The culture of Munich, and perhaps Germany as a whole, is similar in many ways to what I am familiar with, but there are certainly a few…
Author: Jaiden
Hello! My name is Jaiden Slifer from West Chester, PA, and I am a senior studying Computer Science at Pitt. When I graduate in spring 2026, I will be pursuing a career in Software Development.
No Guardrails: The German University Experience
When I first came to Munich for my exchange program, I thought that the biggest culture shock in my studies would be the language barrier. I knew that my courses would primarily be in English (which is a lifesaver), but I thought navigating the administrative parts of university would be less than English-friendly. Despite my…
Servus from Munich!
Servus! My name is Jaiden, and I am studying for 6 months in Munich, Germany, as part of the UAS7 Exchange. I will be attending the Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM) for Computer Science during the winter semester. As I lay down to sleep the night before my trip to Munich, I felt overwhelmed…