Arielle: From Kansas to Germany

From Kansas to Germany, Arielle tells us about her journey to and in Germany as a student in Global Environmental and Sustainability Studies.



First semester at university and already featured on German TV for an innovative project — How? Listen to Arielle’s experience after three semesters at a German college — spanning from a novel project to cultural differences between the US and Germany, opportunities for connecting with other students and hilarious college memories.

0:55 Arielle’s journey to Germany

1:40 Five differences US vs. Germany

5:05 Reasons to stay and a timeline summary

6:22 Arielle’s pet-peeve of Germany and challenges of living abroad

11:20 A multitude of opportunities at university for students

15:00 What is it like studying Global Environmental and Sustainability Studies?—From favorite seminar to a feature in German TV

19:20 What is the Leuphana semester?

21:00 A hilarious and unforgettable memory as part of the student life

23:00 Arielle’s five-year vision