Our initial week in Prebelow was brimming with excitement and surprises. The organisers went the extra mile, even surprising me with a birthday cake. We swiftly bonded through engaging activities and thorough preparations and introductions about the administration and rules, fostering a sense of acceptance in Germany and eliminating any feelings of being strangers.
As we embarked on our internship across the country, Quakenbrück welcomed me with open arms as my new home. Despite its small size, the town exuded a sweet and charming atmosphere, with streets adorned with decorations and statues of frogs, reflecting its unique character. In Quakenbrück, I formed numerous friendships – with my roommates, colleagues from work, and even a few locals. There, I took long walks, visited the river, played billiards, went bowling, enjoyed barbecues, and attended a few festivals. Living there taught me the importance of punctuality, particularly when relying on the hourly train service to Osnabruck and Oldenburg, two cities I visited the most. Additionally, thanks to this year’s cheap DB ticket, I managed to visit more than 20 cities in Germany and also enjoy and make memories with my friends from my generation. me.