I have always wanted to see snow, I always thought it will be beautiful when you’re out in the snow and throwing snowballs. Similar was the experience this time in Germany. There was little snow in Germany and none in Karlsruhe last year. Karlsruhe is a very low region and hence there is always less snow here compared to other cities. This year I was very excited to go to the black forest no matter what to see snow. The COVID-19 regulations were strict and made it harder to plan. I decided to go on 25^th December as I thought after the Christmas eve people will be spending family time at home but there were a lot of people even though I went early in the morning with a couple of friends. I was very excited as I could see the roads and trees covered with snow whilst in the bus to Mummelsee near bühl. It was very exciting and I could feel the cold already in the bus. As soon as I stepped out, my shoes and socks were wet as soon as I stepped in the snow. All the anticipation of stepping in the snow for the first time just for that. However, I as in the dilemma and totally in awe of the snow and I just went on without thinking too much. Then to combat the extreme cold it was only better to keep walking and we hiked up the mountain nearby called Hornisgrinde, it was really foggy an windy, but well we’re sweating whiling going up so we stayed there for 15 minutes had a look around. While Going back down it was getting less foggy and we looked around and stopped to take some pictures even though it was getting wetter and wetter with the clothes, I was better off without wearing my hand gloves.We eventually went back to mummelsee and while waiting for the bus we ate a couple of dates and drank warm water to keep us warm. I was freezing while going back home and I loved going in the snow for the very first time and it snowed in Karlsruhe aswell in later weeks.

As we are all aware of the rising coronavirus cases and the atmosphere it has created. So far I have noticed people with very polarizing opinions on the issue. There are people who are absolutely losing it and emptying the pharmacy and grocery store shelves, buying out all disinfectants and canned goods; and then there are others who won't even wash their hands before lunch, or sit in the classrooms sneezing and coughing with their noses red (you know who you are, you may not have coronavirus, but common cold is infectious too). Now this is just an informative blogpost, coronavirus is not as scary and dangerous as the media makes it out to be, but it does spread very very quickly so you can never be too careful. There is no need to panic and make an underground bunker, but please please please wash your hands! And try not touch your face and avoid unnecessary physical contact, and if you have a cold, yes even if it is just a cold or allergies, or any flu like symptoms, please stay home and get better.  Another important thing is check your sources like you are writing an academic paper, make sure you are getting the news/information about coronavirus from reliable sources and do not become a victim of fake news and contribute to the hysteria. Take care and wash your hands y'all. (Here is a picture from WHO on how to do it right) 

Every year after the company projects, we have a semester break for 4 weeks in February before we start the new semester. Most people like to travel/go home during this break while a lot of us sometimes choose to stay in Karlsruhe. This year I decided to go home as well, not India, but my other home, the US. It had been 4 years since I had left the US, back then I was a highschool exchange student there. I thought it would be strange to be back after so long, but I felt right at home as soon as I set foot on American soil. This time though, I was on the east coast and got to travel around a bit with my family. This picture is from when I was in NYC, and decided to grab the wallstreet bull by its horns. ( I may have a fascination for literal puns). 

It's that time of the year again. Karlshochschule classrooms are full of tired, stressed out (but motivated to power through) students. Every year in the month of January, the 3rd semester students work on their Introductory company projects. We are all trying to collect information, conduct analysis, pick marketing strategies and meet deadlines. Teams have moved into their working spaces, with plants, couches, flipcharts and take out boxes. Excited and exhausted, we are determined to do our best. This semester the companies are, Sony, Neohelden, Gemeinwohl-ökonomie, Picosens, and Swapfiets. Our company is Swapfiets, we are working on developing a marketing strategy for them in the two intensive weeks this January. The picture is to mark the completion of conducting the survey for our market analysis. It was quite an adventure, going around the city, asking strangers to help us with our study in broken German. If challenges like these intrigue you, Karlshochschule is the right place for you. 

This last week, my brother visited me in Germany, and I got to show him around like a local. We went to Heidelberg, which unlike most German cities was largely unscathed from the bombings during the war, so most of the beautiful pre-war architecture still remains. Heidelberg was infact voted Germany's most inspiring city once. This beautifull little town is a 45 minute train ride away from Karlsruhe, so I often bring my friends and acquaintances who are new to the region here. Only the ruins of the fort remain, but the view of the town and the river from the palace gardens and the fort on the hillside is mesmerizing. 

-Hardi Mankodi

In December, one of my friends and I took a short trip to Budapest. We got to visit one of our friends that we met here in Karlshochschule. It was the perfect time to visit as the Christmas markets had just been put up and they were anticipating the first snowfall of the year. And it did indeed snow, despite the cold the trip was pleasant. We tried different hungarian dishes (limited varieties for me as I am vegetarian) and we went on a river cruise on Danube and the view was stunning. I have never seen a city so wonderfully lit, perhaps there were more lights than usual as it was christmas time. Budapest much like Karlsruhe is a very International city, so every store, restaurant, cafe was owned by people from all over the world. It is the capital and a big city, so the internationality was foreseen, however I wonder if I had visited a smaller lesser known Hungarian town, if my experience would have been any different. 

-Hardi Mankodi

Christmas Markets in Germany begin to set up and open towards the end of November each year. The first time I arrived in Germany, it was November 2017. I remember being very excited about the German Christmas Markets. Everyone was talking about the christmas lights, Lebkuchen, Glühwein and all the typical christmas market things. I was so impressed by all of it. The market in Karlsruhe opens on the 26th of November every year with an opening ceremony to inaugarate the ice skating rink and the lights on the Schloß (Karlsruhe Palace). It starts with a dance performance by trained ice skaters, followed by fireworks. It is my third year in Germany and this was the third time I went to the fireworks show. It was one of my last Christmases here. The Christmas markets have become an integral part of my winters, so it is strange when I think about being someplace else for Christmas without them. I have really started to feel like a local. Although this year, the ice skating rink is open until February, so I will have several opportunities to enjoy the christmas market spirit and live in nostalgia for a little longer. 

- Hardi Mankodi. 

One of the perks of living in Karlsruhe is that it's the perfect location to travel from. It is located in the region of Baden Württemberg, which is in south-west Germany. We are a 40 minute drive from France, 3 hours from Switzerland and 4 hours from Liechtenstein and Austria. This picture is of Schloß Lichtenstein, which ironically is not located in Liechtenstein but in fact in Baden-Württemberg. We were on a roadtrip, when we decided to make a stop in Reutlingen to see this castle.  Fun fact: Germany has over 20,000 castles! 

Recently, we celebrated the Indian festival Diwali at the KarlsCafe in Karlshochschule. We had organized a potluck dinner. We celebrated with sparklers, food and a bollywood movie. I had the opportunity to share a part of my culture and the festival with other students in the University. And for the Indian students it was a little bit of home away from home. 

This week, I went on a field trip with my "Resources" class. We are working on a management model simulation for an amusement park this semester, where we get to manage our own amusement park. And as a part of this class, we went on a field trip to Europapark, one of the biggest amusement parks in Europe. We had the opportunity to see the "Behind the scenes" management of the park in every area. We were customers, but also observers. We learned about operational management by riding rollercoasters, that's quite a way to learn! 

This last summer I was back home in India and while I was there, one of my friends from Germany visited me. When I was showing her around my city, I realized how much I have taken it for granted. I started to notice how beautiful were all the places that seemed so ordinary and a part of my routine. Living abroad does change your perspective on everything, even your own home. 

Last weekend my friends and I went to Munich for the famous Oktoberfest. Munich is only a few hours drive from Karlsruhe, and every year from September 21 to October 6, Munich hosts one of the biggest folk festivals in Germany. People sing, dance, eat and drink and celebrate German culture, wearing their traditional dresses. Although origin of Oktoberfest was a royal wedding, over the years it has become a celebration of the bavarian culture. This festival brings together thousands of people from Germany and from all over the world in the heart of Bavaria. 

Last Saturday, there was an education fair in Sinsheim. Bennet, Franziska and I were representing Karlshochschule at the fair. I got the opportunity to talk about my study program and practice some German too! I always enjoy interacting with prospective students, as I get to to talk to them about my University from a student perspective

This last weekend, I had a friend visiting from Nürnberg. I got to show her around Karlsruhe, like a local. One of my favorite things to do around Karlsruhe is going to Turmberg. It's only a 20 minute hike, but the view is beautiful, you can see 3 towns in each direction from the top of the tower.  

Currently we are researching the impact of exchange programs on a participants communication skills for our Scientific Research module. In this picture we were working on our coding scheme for all the qualitative data we had collected over the first semester. This is what academic life at Karlshochschule is like, loads of group work, and a practical approach to learning. We are constantly given an environment in every module where we get to apply our theoretical knowledge into a practical scenario. 

Last month I got to represent Karlshochschule in an education fair in India. We were in New Delhi and Mumbai. I had not visited India in more than a year and half, so it was a bit of a reverse cultural shock for me as well. I got to show around New Delhi and Mumbai to my coworkers from Germany and Vietnam. It was a really wonderful trip that included a lot of Indian food, cows and traffic.They had never been to India before. We had a very good response from students in India who were interested in studying in Europe. I got a chance to present the student perspective to prospective applicants. I could talk to them and answer their questions in person, about student life in Karlshochschule and in Germany as an Indian student. That was indeed a really good learning opportunity for me as well. 

I feel that Germans already have a very eco friendly lifestyle compared to hundreds of other countries in the world, and yet they keep working on making it even better. On March 15, Karlshochschule students along with thousands of other students from the city of Karlsruhe skipped classes and went for the "Fridays for Future" protest for climate change awareness. That day 123 countries were protesting for this cause along with us. I had the opportunity to be a part of something big, something that was a huge step towards making a difference. We walked around the city, holding up our signs, chanting slogans, spreading more awareness and moving towards a better tomorrow. 

Greetings from Germany's famous Black Forest! Triberg im Schwarzwald is a two hour train ride from Karlsruhe. This year, 38 International Business students and two professors are here in the Black forest  for a Strategic Management class, 3 days in the forest, off the grid. The picture was clicked this morning when we hiked to look at the view after the snowfall. We cook, clean and then study together during the day, it is truly a unique experience. Team building activities, presentations, games, hikes, and lectures, all without any distractions from the world outside. If such non traditional and creatrive learning methods interest you, Karlshochschule is the University you are looking for. We don't follow the conventions, we innovate.

Going from the comfort zone parents offer you to living alone is of course difficult, but an experience one must make as soon as possible. Living with my parents was always nice because you get your food on the table when you feel hungry, get your chores done, direct help in legal and financial formalities. I am an enthusiast of adventures and risks, so moving away to a new country without parents was very ambitious, but achievable.  

Weeks before I left for Germany, my parents, especially my mom kept urging me to learn cooking with her or else I will struggle when it comes to eating when living alone, since in my culture it is more common to cook and eat at home than outside. In the beginning, my breakfast included few slices of bread, toasted with butter. After two weeks I was sick of having that, I started cooking eggs and have it with bread, since it has worked really well. Took me a while to figure out what suits me and my schedule. Additionally, I didn’t want to consume unhealthy food. That led me to the solution of cooking eggs. The best part about that was that it took hardly any time to cook them. Plus, eating them with bread made it possible to have the next proper meal after five or six hours, which is very practical as usually I go to university after. I had figured out how to make breakfast now but with lunch and dinner I was still struggling. For simplicity both consisted therefore usually of either pizza or pasta. But over time, in around a month of failing a couple of times trying to cook a curry or just anything else and with the help of google, I had, I was able to expand my option to more than two. I can cook and eat. It wasn’t so hard after all, but the consistency is still not there. Still, I am proud of myself. 

However, food wasn’t that big of a concern as compared to the legal paperwork and things like that. I honestly still find it hard to keep track of what is needed and what to do since the longer you stay in the country, different types of documents are needed. It took a lot of effort and organization for me to keep all the documents in check. My dad used to do all of it for me, so I have never had to worry about it. It hasn’t been of any concern before. So, handling my own finances made me feel like a grown-up. It certainly made me more responsible and considerate of on what to spend my money and on what not to.  

All of this was quite stressful to adapt to during the first few weeks. I was relieved though that whenever I had any questions, I could ask the university and my classmates who were always there to help. Especially people who moved to Germany too. They all had to go through the same process as me so thanks to their experiences it was easier to understand and do the same.  

The year away from home so far has been great and I feel happy to have come this far to Germany and dared to live here by myself. It did sound scary at first, but it’s actually very fun and chill.  

As we are all aware of the rising coronavirus cases and the atmosphere it has created. So far I have noticed people with very polarizing opinions on the issue. There are people who are absolutely losing it and emptying the pharmacy and grocery store shelves, buying out all disinfectants and canned goods; and then there are others who won't even wash their hands before lunch, or sit in the classrooms sneezing and coughing with their noses red (you know who you are, you may not have coronavirus, but common cold is infectious too). Now this is just an informative blogpost, coronavirus is not as scary and dangerous as the media makes it out to be, but it does spread very very quickly so you can never be too careful. There is no need to panic and make an underground bunker, but please please please wash your hands! And try not touch your face and avoid unnecessary physical contact, and if you have a cold, yes even if it is just a cold or allergies, or any flu like symptoms, please stay home and get better.  Another important thing is check your sources like you are writing an academic paper, make sure you are getting the news/information about coronavirus from reliable sources and do not become a victim of fake news and contribute to the hysteria. Take care and wash your hands y'all. (Here is a picture from WHO on how to do it right) 

Every year after the company projects, we have a semester break for 4 weeks in February before we start the new semester. Most people like to travel/go home during this break while a lot of us sometimes choose to stay in Karlsruhe. This year I decided to go home as well, not India, but my other home, the US. It had been 4 years since I had left the US, back then I was a highschool exchange student there. I thought it would be strange to be back after so long, but I felt right at home as soon as I set foot on American soil. This time though, I was on the east coast and got to travel around a bit with my family. This picture is from when I was in NYC, and decided to grab the wallstreet bull by its horns. ( I may have a fascination for literal puns). 

This last week, my brother visited me in Germany, and I got to show him around like a local. We went to Heidelberg, which unlike most German cities was largely unscathed from the bombings during the war, so most of the beautiful pre-war architecture still remains. Heidelberg was infact voted Germany's most inspiring city once. This beautifull little town is a 45 minute train ride away from Karlsruhe, so I often bring my friends and acquaintances who are new to the region here. Only the ruins of the fort remain, but the view of the town and the river from the palace gardens and the fort on the hillside is mesmerizing. 

-Hardi Mankodi

In December, one of my friends and I took a short trip to Budapest. We got to visit one of our friends that we met here in Karlshochschule. It was the perfect time to visit as the Christmas markets had just been put up and they were anticipating the first snowfall of the year. And it did indeed snow, despite the cold the trip was pleasant. We tried different hungarian dishes (limited varieties for me as I am vegetarian) and we went on a river cruise on Danube and the view was stunning. I have never seen a city so wonderfully lit, perhaps there were more lights than usual as it was christmas time. Budapest much like Karlsruhe is a very International city, so every store, restaurant, cafe was owned by people from all over the world. It is the capital and a big city, so the internationality was foreseen, however I wonder if I had visited a smaller lesser known Hungarian town, if my experience would have been any different. 

-Hardi Mankodi

When we start with new things, especially studies it’s very important to be a part of an atmosphere which is warm, empathetic and supportive, and that’s what I experienced at Karlshochschule International University. The methods of teaching are apt training grounds for the professional life, curriculum is diverse yet provides to my specific needs. I can choose best out of the best and make it a customized learning experience which caters to my sensibilities and my vision for myself. Various events taking place at the University premises each week fosters a sense of comfort as they bring like minded individuals together eventually leading to better communication and understanding among the student community.

-Saurabh Singh

Christmas Markets in Germany begin to set up and open towards the end of November each year. The first time I arrived in Germany, it was November 2017. I remember being very excited about the German Christmas Markets. Everyone was talking about the christmas lights, Lebkuchen, Glühwein and all the typical christmas market things. I was so impressed by all of it. The market in Karlsruhe opens on the 26th of November every year with an opening ceremony to inaugarate the ice skating rink and the lights on the Schloß (Karlsruhe Palace). It starts with a dance performance by trained ice skaters, followed by fireworks. It is my third year in Germany and this was the third time I went to the fireworks show. It was one of my last Christmases here. The Christmas markets have become an integral part of my winters, so it is strange when I think about being someplace else for Christmas without them. I have really started to feel like a local. Although this year, the ice skating rink is open until February, so I will have several opportunities to enjoy the christmas market spirit and live in nostalgia for a little longer. 

- Hardi Mankodi. 

One of the perks of living in Karlsruhe is that it's the perfect location to travel from. It is located in the region of Baden Württemberg, which is in south-west Germany. We are a 40 minute drive from France, 3 hours from Switzerland and 4 hours from Liechtenstein and Austria. This picture is of Schloß Lichtenstein, which ironically is not located in Liechtenstein but in fact in Baden-Württemberg. We were on a roadtrip, when we decided to make a stop in Reutlingen to see this castle.  Fun fact: Germany has over 20,000 castles! 

Recently, we celebrated the Indian festival Diwali at the KarlsCafe in Karlshochschule. We had organized a potluck dinner. We celebrated with sparklers, food and a bollywood movie. I had the opportunity to share a part of my culture and the festival with other students in the University. And for the Indian students it was a little bit of home away from home. 

This last summer I was back home in India and while I was there, one of my friends from Germany visited me. When I was showing her around my city, I realized how much I have taken it for granted. I started to notice how beautiful were all the places that seemed so ordinary and a part of my routine. Living abroad does change your perspective on everything, even your own home. 

Last weekend my friends and I went to Munich for the famous Oktoberfest. Munich is only a few hours drive from Karlsruhe, and every year from September 21 to October 6, Munich hosts one of the biggest folk festivals in Germany. People sing, dance, eat and drink and celebrate German culture, wearing their traditional dresses. Although origin of Oktoberfest was a royal wedding, over the years it has become a celebration of the bavarian culture. This festival brings together thousands of people from Germany and from all over the world in the heart of Bavaria. 

This last weekend, I had a friend visiting from Nürnberg. I got to show her around Karlsruhe, like a local. One of my favorite things to do around Karlsruhe is going to Turmberg. It's only a 20 minute hike, but the view is beautiful, you can see 3 towns in each direction from the top of the tower.  

As we are all aware of the rising coronavirus cases and the atmosphere it has created. So far I have noticed people with very polarizing opinions on the issue. There are people who are absolutely losing it and emptying the pharmacy and grocery store shelves, buying out all disinfectants and canned goods; and then there are others who won't even wash their hands before lunch, or sit in the classrooms sneezing and coughing with their noses red (you know who you are, you may not have coronavirus, but common cold is infectious too). Now this is just an informative blogpost, coronavirus is not as scary and dangerous as the media makes it out to be, but it does spread very very quickly so you can never be too careful. There is no need to panic and make an underground bunker, but please please please wash your hands! And try not touch your face and avoid unnecessary physical contact, and if you have a cold, yes even if it is just a cold or allergies, or any flu like symptoms, please stay home and get better.  Another important thing is check your sources like you are writing an academic paper, make sure you are getting the news/information about coronavirus from reliable sources and do not become a victim of fake news and contribute to the hysteria. Take care and wash your hands y'all. (Here is a picture from WHO on how to do it right) 

It's that time of the year again. Karlshochschule classrooms are full of tired, stressed out (but motivated to power through) students. Every year in the month of January, the 3rd semester students work on their Introductory company projects. We are all trying to collect information, conduct analysis, pick marketing strategies and meet deadlines. Teams have moved into their working spaces, with plants, couches, flipcharts and take out boxes. Excited and exhausted, we are determined to do our best. This semester the companies are, Sony, Neohelden, Gemeinwohl-ökonomie, Picosens, and Swapfiets. Our company is Swapfiets, we are working on developing a marketing strategy for them in the two intensive weeks this January. The picture is to mark the completion of conducting the survey for our market analysis. It was quite an adventure, going around the city, asking strangers to help us with our study in broken German. If challenges like these intrigue you, Karlshochschule is the right place for you. 

This last week, my brother visited me in Germany, and I got to show him around like a local. We went to Heidelberg, which unlike most German cities was largely unscathed from the bombings during the war, so most of the beautiful pre-war architecture still remains. Heidelberg was infact voted Germany's most inspiring city once. This beautifull little town is a 45 minute train ride away from Karlsruhe, so I often bring my friends and acquaintances who are new to the region here. Only the ruins of the fort remain, but the view of the town and the river from the palace gardens and the fort on the hillside is mesmerizing. 

-Hardi Mankodi

Christmas Markets in Germany begin to set up and open towards the end of November each year. The first time I arrived in Germany, it was November 2017. I remember being very excited about the German Christmas Markets. Everyone was talking about the christmas lights, Lebkuchen, Glühwein and all the typical christmas market things. I was so impressed by all of it. The market in Karlsruhe opens on the 26th of November every year with an opening ceremony to inaugarate the ice skating rink and the lights on the Schloß (Karlsruhe Palace). It starts with a dance performance by trained ice skaters, followed by fireworks. It is my third year in Germany and this was the third time I went to the fireworks show. It was one of my last Christmases here. The Christmas markets have become an integral part of my winters, so it is strange when I think about being someplace else for Christmas without them. I have really started to feel like a local. Although this year, the ice skating rink is open until February, so I will have several opportunities to enjoy the christmas market spirit and live in nostalgia for a little longer. 

- Hardi Mankodi. 

One of the perks of living in Karlsruhe is that it's the perfect location to travel from. It is located in the region of Baden Württemberg, which is in south-west Germany. We are a 40 minute drive from France, 3 hours from Switzerland and 4 hours from Liechtenstein and Austria. This picture is of Schloß Lichtenstein, which ironically is not located in Liechtenstein but in fact in Baden-Württemberg. We were on a roadtrip, when we decided to make a stop in Reutlingen to see this castle.  Fun fact: Germany has over 20,000 castles! 

This week, I went on a field trip with my "Resources" class. We are working on a management model simulation for an amusement park this semester, where we get to manage our own amusement park. And as a part of this class, we went on a field trip to Europapark, one of the biggest amusement parks in Europe. We had the opportunity to see the "Behind the scenes" management of the park in every area. We were customers, but also observers. We learned about operational management by riding rollercoasters, that's quite a way to learn! 

This last weekend, I had a friend visiting from Nürnberg. I got to show her around Karlsruhe, like a local. One of my favorite things to do around Karlsruhe is going to Turmberg. It's only a 20 minute hike, but the view is beautiful, you can see 3 towns in each direction from the top of the tower.  

I feel that Germans already have a very eco friendly lifestyle compared to hundreds of other countries in the world, and yet they keep working on making it even better. On March 15, Karlshochschule students along with thousands of other students from the city of Karlsruhe skipped classes and went for the "Fridays for Future" protest for climate change awareness. That day 123 countries were protesting for this cause along with us. I had the opportunity to be a part of something big, something that was a huge step towards making a difference. We walked around the city, holding up our signs, chanting slogans, spreading more awareness and moving towards a better tomorrow. 

As we are all aware of the rising coronavirus cases and the atmosphere it has created. So far I have noticed people with very polarizing opinions on the issue. There are people who are absolutely losing it and emptying the pharmacy and grocery store shelves, buying out all disinfectants and canned goods; and then there are others who won't even wash their hands before lunch, or sit in the classrooms sneezing and coughing with their noses red (you know who you are, you may not have coronavirus, but common cold is infectious too). Now this is just an informative blogpost, coronavirus is not as scary and dangerous as the media makes it out to be, but it does spread very very quickly so you can never be too careful. There is no need to panic and make an underground bunker, but please please please wash your hands! And try not touch your face and avoid unnecessary physical contact, and if you have a cold, yes even if it is just a cold or allergies, or any flu like symptoms, please stay home and get better.  Another important thing is check your sources like you are writing an academic paper, make sure you are getting the news/information about coronavirus from reliable sources and do not become a victim of fake news and contribute to the hysteria. Take care and wash your hands y'all. (Here is a picture from WHO on how to do it right) 

It's that time of the year again. Karlshochschule classrooms are full of tired, stressed out (but motivated to power through) students. Every year in the month of January, the 3rd semester students work on their Introductory company projects. We are all trying to collect information, conduct analysis, pick marketing strategies and meet deadlines. Teams have moved into their working spaces, with plants, couches, flipcharts and take out boxes. Excited and exhausted, we are determined to do our best. This semester the companies are, Sony, Neohelden, Gemeinwohl-ökonomie, Picosens, and Swapfiets. Our company is Swapfiets, we are working on developing a marketing strategy for them in the two intensive weeks this January. The picture is to mark the completion of conducting the survey for our market analysis. It was quite an adventure, going around the city, asking strangers to help us with our study in broken German. If challenges like these intrigue you, Karlshochschule is the right place for you. 

When we start with new things, especially studies it’s very important to be a part of an atmosphere which is warm, empathetic and supportive, and that’s what I experienced at Karlshochschule International University. The methods of teaching are apt training grounds for the professional life, curriculum is diverse yet provides to my specific needs. I can choose best out of the best and make it a customized learning experience which caters to my sensibilities and my vision for myself. Various events taking place at the University premises each week fosters a sense of comfort as they bring like minded individuals together eventually leading to better communication and understanding among the student community.

-Saurabh Singh

This week, I went on a field trip with my "Resources" class. We are working on a management model simulation for an amusement park this semester, where we get to manage our own amusement park. And as a part of this class, we went on a field trip to Europapark, one of the biggest amusement parks in Europe. We had the opportunity to see the "Behind the scenes" management of the park in every area. We were customers, but also observers. We learned about operational management by riding rollercoasters, that's quite a way to learn! 

Last Saturday, there was an education fair in Sinsheim. Bennet, Franziska and I were representing Karlshochschule at the fair. I got the opportunity to talk about my study program and practice some German too! I always enjoy interacting with prospective students, as I get to to talk to them about my University from a student perspective

Currently we are researching the impact of exchange programs on a participants communication skills for our Scientific Research module. In this picture we were working on our coding scheme for all the qualitative data we had collected over the first semester. This is what academic life at Karlshochschule is like, loads of group work, and a practical approach to learning. We are constantly given an environment in every module where we get to apply our theoretical knowledge into a practical scenario. 

I feel that Germans already have a very eco friendly lifestyle compared to hundreds of other countries in the world, and yet they keep working on making it even better. On March 15, Karlshochschule students along with thousands of other students from the city of Karlsruhe skipped classes and went for the "Fridays for Future" protest for climate change awareness. That day 123 countries were protesting for this cause along with us. I had the opportunity to be a part of something big, something that was a huge step towards making a difference. We walked around the city, holding up our signs, chanting slogans, spreading more awareness and moving towards a better tomorrow. 

Greetings from Germany's famous Black Forest! Triberg im Schwarzwald is a two hour train ride from Karlsruhe. This year, 38 International Business students and two professors are here in the Black forest  for a Strategic Management class, 3 days in the forest, off the grid. The picture was clicked this morning when we hiked to look at the view after the snowfall. We cook, clean and then study together during the day, it is truly a unique experience. Team building activities, presentations, games, hikes, and lectures, all without any distractions from the world outside. If such non traditional and creatrive learning methods interest you, Karlshochschule is the University you are looking for. We don't follow the conventions, we innovate.