by ACARUSO During the beginning of my study abroad experience in Germany, I had to apply for a residence permit that would allow me to live and study in Bremen for four months. In a few weeks, I would have to pick it up from the University of Bremen. Once it was ready, I got…
Category: Germany: Jacobs Univ
I wouldn’t change a thing
My experience at Jacobs University exceeded my expectations. When I first arrived it was cold, windy and gloomy. The sun would rise at 8 am and set at 4:30 pm. The short, winter days discouraged me from going outside and exploring. However, the people I met there made it feel so warm. The close-knit community…
Blog #2
The first two months in Germany have been a huge learning experience. The student body at Jacobs University is mostly international. This has exposed me to many people that come from different cultures. I have been able to try foods I had never tried before, I have learned some common phrases in other languages aside…
Blog #1 Pre-Study Abroad
There are several factors that make up the U.S culture such as vast opportunity, the idea of the “American dream,” as well as a strong sense of independence. Equality for the people of America is a defining value the country strongly advocates for. The democracy in America allows for options and choices to be made…
“Home” a confusing word these days
In August, I wrote about who I was. “Was” being the keyword here. I wrote how “detached” I am as a human and I was proud about it almost. Reading it back now, it sounds like there was a girl in August trying desperately to be escape herself. I am proud to say, she’s no…
An End to a New Beginning- Farewell Germany
In a matter of three days I will be in my last month of studying abroad. I must admit, the change I have seen myself have with how I perceived my host country is interesting. For the longest time I talked about studying abroad in Germany and while I do not regret my time here…
To me, this is how you live a life
Coming up on about 2 months left here in this magnificent country. Though I know my heart will shatter as the time comes to leave, I will also be extremely grateful for what this experience has given to me and what I can take away from it. These past two months have been not necessarily…
A New Home
I think the title says it all. As I write this it is officially one month since taking on an adventure of a lifetime. This place has become home to me in more ways than I can express. It started with the unfamiliarity of the area. I grasped onto the unknowing. From there, it moved…
The Road to Bremen, Germany
This is the beginning. A little less than a week until I take off on the journey of a lifetime. There are a handful of emotions soaring through my mind as it begins to set in that I will not be around my friends or family for almost half a year. I will be on…
Home Sweet Home
I never thought coming back from abroad I would be so happy to be home. Jacobs seems almost like a distant blur, and thank god for that. One of the biggest surprises coming back from abroad would be the reverse culture shock. During my first week at Jacobs we did intercultural training (because it is an…