Malak's Blocker Blog

So much has happened since I arrived. I am slowly but surely getting settled into my new  Wohnheimen  (dormitory). However, unlike the US, I have my own bathroom! (I was super excited to find out that I wasn't going to share a bathroom with other people). The Wohnheimens in Tübingen and HWS are different in more ways than one. To begin with, around 15-20 people live in a flat and we all share one kitchen. Each person has one cabinet (shown in the picture below, and we also have one fridge compartment (also shown below). The kitchen is somewhat spacious, but  I have to say, it gets a little crowded when more than two people are cooking (which rarely happens).  So far, I have really been enjoying living with my flatmates. The living culture here is very different from HWS! Even though I live in a W.g., which is basically like a dorm, it sort of feels more like a home. There are nights when everyone is in the kitchen making food, music playing, and everyone sharing what they did durin

  It's been roughly three weeks since I arrived in Tübingen, Germany, and I must admit, it has been a roller coaster ride so far. Moving to a new country comes with its fair share of challenges. Balancing the demands of studying in Germany, making new friends, and exploring as much as possible has been somewhat of a challenge. Adapting to the new culture and finding my place in the German way of life has been an intriguing journey for me, especially considering the stark differences between my home country and both the US and Germany. But amidst these challenges, I've come to realize that this experience has not only allowed me to explore more of Germany but has also helped me grow and become more comfortable with being uncomfortable.      So far not only have I gotten to visit more of Germany, but I also am getting more comfortable with myself. Going abroad alone is hard. Every day I challenge my comfort zone and further push myself to seek experiences that constantly make me