Scenario:I hope to move to Germany to start my MSC.
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I hope to move to Germany to start my MSC.
Eva Reynolds
She is an international student from Australia, pursuing a Master of Science in Germany. She is adventurous, resilient, and curious. Eva moves to Germany with hopes of experiencing a new culture and academic environment. She faces challenges such as language barriers, adjusting to European norms, and the cold climate. Despite setbacks, she seeks help from locals and builds a supportive network. Her journey is filled with discoveries, from traditional German festivals to unexpected friendships.
Eva's Host Family
They are Eva's host family in Germany, assigned by the university to provide her with a supportive living environment. They are kind, accommodating, and welcoming. The father works as an engineer at Bosch, while the mother runs a bakery parttime. They have two children and live in a cozy apartment near the university. The family treats Eva like family and offer her traditional German meals and warmth when she needs it most. They help Eva adjust to German life without being overbearing.
Hannah
She is a German student who attends the same university as Eva. She is friendly, approachable, and helpful. Hannah takes initiative to welcome Eva to the university by offering her guidance on campus life and German customs. She becomes one of Eva's closest friends in Germany, supporting her through the transition to university life and introducing her to local traditions. Hannah's presence provides Eva with muchneeded comfort and understanding during her initial days in Germany.
I was beyond excited to finally move to Germany.
After applying for so many Master programs in different countries, I was accepted for a Master of Science in Germany.
It wasn’t my first choice, but it was definitely not the last.
I had always dreamed of going abroad for my studies, and now that my dream came true, I was beyond happy.
I packed my bags, said goodbye to my family and friends, and booked a flight to Germany.
The flight was around 24 hours, including the layover.
I was exhausted when I finally arrived at Stuttgart Airport.
Luckily, my host family was already there waiting for me.
They were assigned by the university by a program that connected international students with German families.
The program’s purpose was to help international students adjust to the German culture and society.
The mother, father, and their two children were very nice and welcoming.
I wheel my heavy suitcase across the polished airport floor, trailing behind the host family as they lead me to the parking garage.
The father, who is wearing a crisp business suit, takes my luggage and lifts it into the trunk of their silver Volkswagen.
The two children, both under ten, peer at me curiously from the backseat while whispering to each other in German.
The mother opens the passenger door for me and gestures with a warm smile.
I settle into the leather seat and buckle my seatbelt as exhaustion from the long flight washes over me.
The gentle hum of the Volkswagen's engine fills the silence as we merge onto the highway.
Through heavy eyelids, I watch unfamiliar German road signs blur past.
The mother adjusts the heating when she notices me shivering - the September air is already colder than Sydney's winter.
The children's whispers fade into background noise, replaced by soft classical music from the radio.
The father mentions something about "Schloss Solitude" as we pass a castle perched on a hill, but exhaustion pulls me deeper into my seat.
"Do you know why they call it Schloss Solitude?" the father asks, glancing at me in the rearview mirror.
"No, why?" I reply, trying to keep my eyes open.
"It's where secrets are kept," he says with a knowing smile, "and perhaps where you'll find some of your own."
