TESTIMONIALS

“My Exchange Semester at  Aalen University (Germany)”

I am a Bachelor’s student in Information Science and Technology at  Presidency University and I am currently doing my 5th semester at Aalen  university in Germany. It was one day which changed the course of my  Bachelor’s study, it was when I walked into The Office of International Affairs  (OIA) at Presidency university and met Sai Prasanna ma’am (Manager - International Affairs) to enquire about the semester exchange program  offered in the university. I was interested in the program and my parents had  given me the permission to opt for the exchange program. I even received  help from ma’am to apply for the “Baden-Württemberg-Stipendium für  Studierende” a prestigious scholarship offered to the international students  who are willing to study in Germany. 

After the application process in Presidency University, I had received the  invitation letter from Aalen University and I was even awarded the BWS  scholarship for 4 months which greatly motivated me as well as helped me in  covering my living expenses after coming to Germany. It was all set for my  first international experience, with all the determination, curiosity and  excitement I packed my suitcases and took the flight to Frankfurt and landed  in Germany. Took the train to Aalen and reached my room safely.  

I attended the orientation session organized by the International office at  Aalen University where I got the information about how the university works,  how to register at the city center, how to get the German bank account, the  sim and other valuable information. There was even a campus tour organized  where I got to know about the locations of the different facilities at the  university. 

Aalen University also has this really cool Buddy program where a buddy is  allocated to you based on your interests so that the buddy is always there to  guide you throughout your journey at Aalen. For instance, my buddy was  really kind to pick up the keys for my room at the scheduled time slot and pick  me up from train station as my train got delayed by an hour! Aalen university  makes you feel comfortable and relaxed, gives you time to get adjusted with the German ecosystem and the International office here is always there to  help you out.

The university has great professors and courses where you can explore the  field you like and if any doubts arise during your study the professors are  always there to clear it. The professors encourage us to participate in various group activities and presentations which has improved my communication  skills and the ability to work in a team. The professors explain us the concepts  which are available in the course by relating it to the knowledge which they  have gained while working in the industry. 

The examination system at Aalen University is not only based on the final  exam which is conducted at the end of the semester but there are continuous  assignments, tasks and quizzes conducted on a regular basis which keeps us  engaged with the course ultimately resulting in the better understanding of  the concepts we have learned in the course. 

Beyond the classroom, Aalen University has given me the opportunity to  connect with students from various nationalities and backgrounds and my  interactions with them has deeply broadened my understanding about the  world. I have also had the chance to explore the German culture and learn the  basics of German language which is really important in Germany. Aalen  University also offers German language course for international students so  that they can improve their German language. 

In conclusion, my exchange semester in Germany would be a very valuable  experience for me. I believe that the learnings and experiences I have gained  during this semester would greatly help me to build connections, see the  world from a new perspective and help me improve my personality overall. 

Furthermore, I would like to thank Presidency University for providing me this wonderful opportunity to enhance my learning. I believe that this experience  during my semester exchange will be carried on throughout my career.