April Barnum 
My name is April Barnum and I’m 20 years old and will be entering my junior year at Fordham University in New York City. I am a Biology major and am planning to minor in Chemistry. I am excited to be continuing my study of Chemistry this summer in Bayreuth, Germany, where I will be conducting research at the University of Bayreuth from May 30th to August 1st on the microbially catalyzed formation of thioarsenic species during the dissolution of arsenic-sulfur minerals. I first found out about the DAAD RISE program through the Campion Institute, a scholarship and fellowship program at Fordham University. I applied immediately because I have always wanted to study abroad and to do research in Chemistry, and knew that this would be a fantastic opportunity to meet lots of great people.
I have a twin sister named Kim who is also going to be studying at the University of Bayreuth, but in a different lab (her focus is on Biogeography).
Enough food and drink sampling at Anuga? How about some German technology? Just outside Hall 8 of the fair, a mini Zeppelin was spotted hovering above our heads. This fascinating craft is operated by Friedrich, a 20-year-old electrical engineering undergraduate. He flies this Zepplin nine hours a day and walks about at the north entrance [...] 
When we leave home and head to a foreign country to study, one of the things we miss the most is FOOD. All those delicious things that reminds us our home country!! At the Anuga, we found people from every part of the world offering their typical food so we can have them at the [...] 
