Die 4. Generation libanesischer MESH-Studierender in Erfurt (Oktober 2016 - Februar 2017)

Our experience in Erfurt was one of the best things that has ever happened to us. Although it was really cold, it couldn't have been any better. We arrived in October and the Octoberfest took place at the Domplatz, it was very funny to experience this festival. And of course, the Christmas Market was spectacular during December.

The people in Erfurt are very kindand helpful, living between them brought to us a lot of appreciation to their culture. We stayed at the Students Dorms, very nice located flats, everything was organized and clean. We enjoyed our stay a lot. From the very first day to the last, everything was organized and we received a lot of help from our department at the university of Erfurt.

We encourage other students to attend the programme and enjoy their stay, because it is one of a kind and you definitely won't regret it. We hope to get back to this beautiful town as soon as possible.

Thank you to all the people who helped us during our stay :)

Tschüss!

Erfurt was totally a new experience for me. As I used to live in Paris before, I never had the chance to interact with people like I did in Erfurt. Everyone is so friendly and helpful, especially the Universität's administration & professors. They are good listeners and they try to help in any way they can.

As for the town, I really enjoyed the peaceful ambiance and the beauty of the nature. Christmas market is a fairytale. I still can picture the view in my head whenever I think about it!! Though we used to live in a small room, this is where we created our unforgettable memories. Concerning the studies, the teaching method is so new yet so comprehensive and useful. I really have benefited from every single new information I studied.

In general everything was perfect. I encourage every student to attend the University of Erfurt or at least visit Erfurt for a very peaceful and enjoyable vacation. Thank you for everyone who helped to make my stay in Erfurt so special.

Looking forward to get back again :)

Sarah

It was a new and an incredible experience. During our first days, we went to the Oktoberfest, we tried the local beer: it was delicious, we took the tramway and we went around between the wonderful architecture. Everything was amazing. We had the pleasure to learn a new language, a new culture, to visit new cities in Thuringia.

Our German roommates helped us by guiding us where to go, which cities to visit, and also to improve our German language a bit: ”Sie waren sehr nett”. There were many things that differ from our Hometown “Lebanon”: First, all the shops and malls are closed on Sunday; Second, and we finish the class, all the students knock on the table, and before asking the German students about it, and when this happens for the first time, we were looking at each other like: “What’s going on?”; Third, the food sorting …

Concerning the classes, everything was very well organized. We had intensive German language, we learned new ways of studying and the courses were based on discussion: “Das ist sehr interessant.” Die Erfahrung war sehr wichting! We met new people, we made a good friendships. We had sweet time, good memories, an unforgettable memories. Thank you for giving us this opportunity.

Thank you for taking care of us.

Saria, Sara, Marichelle, Priscilla.