I have been in Germany, specifically in Berlin, since the end of March of this year to prepare myself for the TestDaf (a language proficient test for German, like a TOEFL or IELTS for English) and to the entrance examinations of the master course I want to study here. Two weeks ago though, I decided [...]

That’s the term in literary theory for when you start telling a story by middle instead of by the beginning. I decided that I wanted to study in Germany by the end of 2009. Since then I’ve been preparing to apply for a Master’s degree there in 2012. If careful preparation and planning are German [...]

It was 5.30 in the morning and we were ready to departure. My best friend Annika, her boyfriend Sergio and I were going to travel towards the most beautiful and world known castle of Neuschwanstein in Bayern. I was already prepared for the short trip and above all very much exited. As we started the trip from [...]

With this blog, I formally announce the arrival of the most awaited season of Germany – the lovely Spring! The European winter has its own charm when it begins in November. However, it could get monotonous and redundant through the months. The only colours you see around the city are black, grey and dark blue [...]

Everything set to go!! This is my first DAAD Blog and I start by reporting about rather one of the most eventful days in the recent past for me and the rest of the 1.2 billion Indians in India and all around the globe. Yes! This is about India winning the Cricket World Cup 2011 [...]