Kimberly Barnum 
My name is Kimberly Barnum, but everyone calls me Kim. I am 20 years old, and I just finished my sophomore year at Fordham University in New York where I am studying Biology. I am in the pre-medical program and hope to eventually apply to medical school.
This summer I will be working in the field of Biogeography at Universität Bayreuth. I will be researching “Selective Use of Plant Provenances: A Potential Tool for Climate Change Adaptation?” under the guidance of Mr. Daniel Thiel.
I originally heard about DAAD Rise through The Campion Institute, which is the office for prestigious scholarships and fellowships at Fordham. My twin sister, April, and I, had wanted to do research, but specifically we wanted to participate in a German program.
When the application became available, we immediately applied. I was elated when I found out several months later that I had been accepted. I was even happier to learn that April had also been accepted – and to the same university!
Although I will not be taking a German language course due to time constraints, I will definitely keep my German dictionary on me at all times.
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 [...] 
