Internationals go Greifswald

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Welcome to Internationals go Greifswald - a blog from incomers for incomers.
Many students from all over the world come to Greifswald every year for a variety of different reasons, for instance a full degree study, a student exchange, an internship, a language course and many more. The possibilities are diverse, just as the people themselves.
This is where some of them blog about their reasons for coming to Greifswald and the experiences they made in the north-eastern corner of Germany.

Elena Seliverstova

Studies in home country
Visual Journalism and Design (B.A.), Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg, Russia



Activity in Greifswald
Study programme and language course

Why did I come to Greifswald?
"I had never been abroad before I came to Greifswald except for east Slavic countries. I dreamed to be an exchange student, but at the same time, I understood that it would be challenging for me. In my blog, I share how I deal with the obstacles of being a foreigner that have been more complicated in Covid time."

Read more about Elena's experiences in Greifswald

Tiphaine Counali

Studies in home country
Political Sciences and Journalism (B.A.), University and Académie de l’Ecole Supérieure de Journalisme (ESJ), Lille, France

Activity in Greifswald
Erasmus+
Political Sciences (B.A.)

Why did I come to Germany?
"The goal of my Erasmus year was to learn a new language. I thought one year in the country would be the best formation."



Read more about Tiphaine's experiences in Greifswald

Sharice Molgat

Studies in home country
Family Social Science: Social Development (B.A.) University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada



Activity in Greifswald
University Exchange Programme

Why did I come to Germany?
"I heard about the Erasmus+ scholarship opportunity available at the University of Greifswald and I started learning German to be eligible. Time flew by and before I knew it I was studying in Germany."


 

Read more about Sharice's experiences in Greifswald

Letro

Studies in home country
Forestry (B.Sc.), College of Forestry, Birsa Agricultural University, India (2012)

 

Activity in Greifswald
M.Sc. Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation (LENC)

Why did I come to Germany?
"I wanted to enhance my professional knowledge in conservation, and that I aspired to achieve from a new environment. University of Greifswald bestowed me with the privilege and the new journey began. The wonderful experiences followed later."

Read more about Letro's experiences in Greifswald

Lucia Federici

Studies in home country
Diploma at Matilde di Canossa Institute, University of Parma, Italy

 


Activity in Greifswald
Erasmus+ and
Internship at Pommersches Landesmuseum

Why did I come to Germany?
"I always wanted to participate at Erasmus+ in Germany to improve my language skills and because the land itself. I chose Greifswald in particular due to its northern location and green surrounding."



Read more about Lucia's experiences in Greifswald

Oriana Sánchez

Studies in home country
Biology (B.Sc.), University of Tolima, Ibagué, Columbia

 

 


Activity in Greifswald
M.Sc. Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation (LENC)

Why did I come to Germany?
"Germany and especially Greifswald is a cool place to start the adventure in Europe and continue building my carrier in the natural sciences."

Read more about Oriana's experiences in Greifswald


Archive - We've been to Greifswald

Colombia, Environmental Engineer - Laura Villegas (July 2016 - September 2018)

Colombia, Environmental Engineer - Laura Villegas (July 2016 - September 2018)

 LV - Photo Credits: Laura Villegas

Studies in home country

Environmental Engineer (B.Sc.), Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia


Activity in Greifswald

Master of Science Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation (LENC)


Why did I come to Germany?

"Germany is a great country to learn regarding environmental conservation and management. German culture, society, and the friends I have made in Greifswald have shown me a different perspective of the world and new horizons to aim at. I hope I can also leave a small footprint in this lovely city.

 

 

 

 

 

Read more about Laura's experiences in Greifswald