On October 15th, I made my way to Czech Republic. This was the start of my Euro-trip that I had wished to go on for so long. With a backpack and wanderlust in my viens, I boarded Ryan Air, probably the cheapest airlines ever according to my opinion, to the city of Prague. The first…
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The Perks of Having a Schengen Visa
Have you ever dreamed of travelling the world? I have. Since I was a kid, I always wanted to get out of the 200 mile radius Kathmandu Valley where I spent almost 19 years of my life, waiting patiently for an opportunity. Luckily, I was one of the few from Nepal that “make it”, all…
What’s left of the Berliner Mauer (Now East-Side Gallery)
September 12, 2015 We were having some drinks at my friend’s room that night. A bit of context to the situation, there are a group of exchange students that I met during the Orientation-Week and since then, we have been enthusiastically travelling around Germany, partying decently, and simply having a fun time. The day before,…
The Dark and Red Shades of Hamburg
Hamburg, September 5th, 2015 After I got settled in at Jacobs, it was due time that I did some travelling and learn more about Germany’s culture and history. A really convenient thing about the Jacobs program is that you get a semester ticket that allows one to travel across the Lower Saxony region for free….
From Rollins to Jacobs University
On 23rd August, 2015 I embarked on a new journey to Jacobs University, Bremen, Germany for a semester thanks to the International Programs at Rollins College, who provided me with generous financial aid to make this experience a reality. It would not be an understatement to say that I prepared since the time I started…
Getting a VISA to Germany – Perks of being a Nepali Student in the US
Hello there! I am Shree, Shree Raj Shrestha. My first name is Shree Raj, but people call me Shree. As you might have guessed from my name, that I am not from the United States. I am from Nepal – a beautiful country rich in beautiful places and wonderful people. However, all this beauty comes at a price…