Q&A for our international student
Our international student
Justyna has prepared a Q&A about her living experience in Würzburg. She’s here for the entire March, so of course she learned a thing or two while living abroad. Read more to find out what she experienced so far.
What are the first differences you noticed, when you arrived to Würzburg?
People are more friendlier than in my hometown, but that is just my personal opinion. Overall, the city is alive every single day! People are busy, they spend time with each other, and it’s not just about the tourists. They create such a nice and welcoming atmospehere in the city.
What is similar to your hometown or country?
Würzburg looks like a tiny version of Prague. It has a nice historic center, a bridge with statues and a big castle uphill. Prague also has these things. At least it’s making me feel less homesick.
What German thing would you like to have in Czechia?
I would like to have closed shops on Sundays, because of that, people tend to spend more time with their loved ones or they just take it easy and relax. Also returning bought cans and plastic or glass bottles. It’s genius, eco-friendly and you get cash for free!
How did your first week go?
I needed to learn a lot about, well…everything. Where to buy groceries, where to shop, how does the public transport work. We also had two days of German language practice. Then of course, it was important to find out everything about my apartment. Where do I do my laundry, what is it like with cleaning, and how it is like about cooking.
Any tips or recommendations?
Don’t be afraid to ask for help or advice. Immediately start to make new friends and try to remain calm. It is scary and new, but it’s gonna be okay, you got this.
3 pros and 3 cons
My pros are that this trip brings a lot of new opportunities, new learned things and more independence. Also more German practice. But what isn’t as nice is the feeling of homesickness, I really miss my friends and family. Thankfully we’re in online contact almost every single day. Then making mistakes while shopping, it happens that you buy something that isn’t really usefull in the end.
Is there anything you would like to change about Würzburg?
Not one bit, this city is wonderful. There is always a new adventure that has been waiting for me, and secrets to discover. Mainfranken in general, is an amazing part of Germany to visit.
And that’s the end of our interview. Stay tuned for more content about our student abroad!
