Fertig, los! My Erasmus experience in Germany
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How to sound like a pro in German
Have you been studying German for ages but you still feel that you're not good enough? The question is: does anyone actually feel good at German? Probably not, but using a figurative language will boost you to a native speaker level. Here are 5 sentences that will make...
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Five False Stereotypes about the Erasmus
Is your first time abroad and you don't know what to expect? Yo have spent time reading about Erasmus, but are you sure that everthing is true? Here are 5 false stereotypes you'll surely hear. Exams are just a formality for Erasmus students! Absolutely false! Surely it...
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Not to do list before leaving for an Erasmus stay
Are you about to leave for your first Erasmus, but preparations for the departure are stressing you out? Well, here are my advices for you. Don’t put off your deadlines! Source Burocracy first! It is probably the worst part of the Erasmus, but it is necessary. Have...
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How to survive in a German speaking country
Learning a new language is never easy and German is not an exception. Not at all. Before moving to Germany, I had been studying German for years but I did not need much time to realise that my German wasn't good enough. So, my first piece of advice is: Don't be...
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Trier and the wine region
Have you ever had the impression that you haven't been travelling enough? Well, in that case: make up for lost time and go visit Trier! Trier lies in a valley near the border with Luxembourg and within the important Moselle wine region. The Mosel is mainly famous for...
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Road to Mannheim: much more than Primark!
If you're staying in Heidelberg, at least once you'll go to Mannheim. In just 15 minutes by train ( or 45 minutes by tram n. 5), you'll arrive in this modern and busy town. Heidelberg's alter ego willl perfectly suit to all those who are looking for more than just "a...
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One-day trip to Speyer!
Is it your first time in Germany and you’re willing to travel without paying too much? Come to Speyer, a lovely town on the Rhine! Speyer is 25 km south of Ludwigshafen and Mannheim and if you’re studying at the Ruprecht-Karls Universitaet of Heidelberg, it...