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Life In Germany

  • Potluck and First snow

    Potluck and First snow

    A couple of new experiences this week too!! Roommates out of town, which meant I have the whole house to myself. Was it fun? Yes and No!! It is nice to have people home when I return from university at night. A late-night bus on an almost empty bus with some light music playing in…

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  • Diwali Party

    Diwali Party

    The Diwali party at my home marked exactly 1 month since I arrived to Germany. During this month, I was lucky to join a Hike, 2 potlucks and 1 very amazing Diwali party. My house mate (let’s call her Apurwa for the post) put in a lot of effort in making this a success. She…

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  • Brown Magnet and Audio Labs

    It has been the inaugural welcome week, it’s been very interesting. There has been a lot of information flow and we are meeting and making new friends from various parts of the world. The whole feeling is so surreal. Sitting in the classrooms after so long feels so amazing and refreshing. Also, meeting people with…

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  • Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Bamberg is a neighboring city of Erlangen. It is a UNESCO World heritage. I could have visited this place on any other day but I would have missed the Antique Market. This morning when my flatmate asked if I would like to join I said yes spontaneously and it turned out to be a good…

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  • Happurg Hike

    Happurg Hike

    The Saturday hike with Highlights e.V was awesome. Highlights e.V is an NGO which works for Mental health and wellbeing. Especially this one focused on international community where mental well being and health is often neglected. Courtesy to this group I enjoyed a nice hike on the Happurg trail. A well organized hike with roughly…

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  • City Registration

    City Registration

    City registration is an essential part of living and working in Germany. I did my registration today at Erlangen. Lucky for me, my flatmate helped me do it. She accompanied me all the way to the Rathaus and waited for me. This Blog should guide you through the process in Erlangen. Pre requesites Before you…

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  • WG Application Guide

    WG Application Guide

    As of the time that I am writing this guide, I haven’t formally finalized any WG. But I am pretty close to it. Yes – I am still anxious. I have managed to get a few replies in spite of far fewer offers available due to my age. A lot of WGs have an age…

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