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…
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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…
Goodbye, Georgia! What did I Learn?
After re-reading my journal entries in my personal diary from my trip, I can see first-hand what lessons I learned. Georgia, a beautiful country with a laid-back way of life, has shown me what kind of life I envision for myself. I was able to experience many different terrains- the sea, the mountains, and the…
The Meaning of Ancestry and History in Georgia
When visiting my friend’s Georgian relatives, they were all quick to ask me “where are you from?” A few days later, another Georgian man asked me the same question. Immediately, I answered with the truth, American. Both my grandparents and parents are from America; thus, it is the only right answer. In both instances, the…
You’re Never Late in Georgia
In my mind, showing up somewhere on time is considered late. Being 5 or more minutes early is important, and I am always sure to have an explanation ready if I arrive somewhere even 1 minute late. However, lateness seems to be a well-known trend in Georgia, and I am trying to understand it. On…
Questioning my Future? Growing Personally and Professionally Abroad
Since I started studying at university, it has always been important for me to study abroad and make improvements on the languages that I am learning. All of my future goals revolve around living abroad and using different languages. When I finally got the opportunity to study in Georgia, it felt unreal, as my dreams…
5-Minutes from Gate to Gate and First Time Abroad
Before a few weeks ago, I had never left the United States, nor had I ever even travelled alone before! Thus, my trip to Tbilisi, Georgia in Eastern Europe is a trip of “firsts”. Ever since I was young, I had always wanted to study abroad. When taking my first tour to the University of…