#student life in Germany

[edugoabroad]

One of the first things we think about when we land in a new place, with all the abundant and wonderful possibilities it inhabits, is food. Nothing elicits joy or dismay, brings people together or polarises them quite like food. Landing up in Germany, particularly to study in Germany, comes with its own anxieties -the newness of it all can be both exciting and daunting. In this scenario, nothing brings a dash of much-needed comfort and helps you immerse yourself in the local culture quite like food. Food, in the larger context, enables you to understand the history that shaped the cultural landscape of said country, and relate with the prevalent culture.

When it comes to mouthwatering food, Germany has plenty to go around. In this blog, we shall highlight some must-try dishes that you must give a go! So while you’re excitedly waiting for your German student visa to arrive, you can trust us to whet your appetite by listing some amazing dishes that you would fall in love with and come to crave throughout your student life in Germany.

Don’t worry - if meat, eggs or even dairy are a big no-no for you, we’ve got you covered! Without further ado, let’s dive right in.

1) Halloumi Im Brot

A semi-hard, unripened cheese made from a concoction of goat and sheep milk, the origins of Halloumi are said to lie in Cyprus although Egypt has also laid claim to it. Bit of a "who came first - the chicken or the egg" conundrum right there and the debate continues to rage, but one thing's for certain - it's delightfully scrumptious.

Over centuries, Halloumi went from being a staple in Cypriot to a celebrated ingredient to many a delicacy across the Mediterranean and the world. Halloumi im Brot, in particular, refers to a sandwich which features a grilled or fried halloumi. Combining the homeliness of bread with the savoury, rich elements of halloumi, the dish also features vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce along with a drizzle of olive oil or a squeeze of lemon juice. This dish is hearty while encompassing a variety of flavours and textures.

Fun fact: In 2021, the European Union granted halloumi Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, ensuring that only cheese produced in Cyprus following traditional methods can be labelled as "halloumi."

It’s super duper healthy too, and has plenty to offer in the protein and calcium department, so feel free to help yourself to a few!

2) Sauerkraut

This one’s especially for the meat-connoisseurs and the trivia lovers - Sauerkraut has been an essential sidekick to plenty of incredible meat-based dishes. It is essentially fermented cabbage, although in present-day there’s a chance you might mostly find the pickled variety. It bears a distinct sour flavour and given that it is made from lactic acid, forming from bacteria that ferments sugars present in the cabbage leaves.

What’s in it for the trivia lovers, you’d say. Well, it’ll come as a surprise to you, but Sauerkraut isn’t from Germany! It was actually conceived in China 2000 years ago by workers who were only provided with shredded cabbage and rice to fend for themselves. They began to store their food in rice wine, which helped with extending shelf life while also landing themselves a nutritious, highly durable source of nutrition. When you’re hungry and need something to keep you going while being inundated with assignments and deadlines, Sauerkraut should keep you in good stead and give you a loaded dose of dietary fibre, Vitamin C, Iron, and Potassium with each serving.

3) Spätzle

While it remains an ever-favourite in Germany, Spätzle isn’t exactly well-known outside of the country. If you’re craving something rich, cheesy and buttery, these fresh egg noodles should make your tummy extremely happy. In theory, the dish is redolent of mac & cheese, but trust us - it’s so, so, so much more than that!

Spätzle are squeezed through a press, shaved off the edge of a board or sliced straight into the boiling water. Afterwards, the simmered Spätzle are drained and then fried in butter. After that it is either baked with grated cheese (KäseSpätzle), or served as a side dish.

It’s taken pretty damn seriously in the region of Swabia - The European Commission made Schwäbische Spätzle and Knöpfle into protected types of pasta. If they have been produced in Swabia, they are permitted to bear the quality seal of “protected geographical indication” which is valid throughout the EU.

4) Pretzels

They never fail to hit it out of the proverbial park when it comes to bakery in Europe. This is all the more applicable to Germany, which is home to a plenitude of delicious baked items, namely the infamous pretzel. This knot-shaped treat is famous the world over, usually coming as a savoury snack one can have when craving something baked. They can make for a very filling treat whilst remaining low-fat, although nutritionists do not exactly swear by its virtues given that it is high on sodium and carbs. So while you can munch on a fair few, moderation is essential.

5) Apfelstrudel

This list wouldn’t be complete without apfelstrudel, which is a traditional German pastry dish made with thin layers of dough filled with sweetened apple slices. Like pretzels, it’s popular all over the world and if you enjoy baklava, you’d definitely want to try this! Historically, the apfelstrudel is linked to Austria but has multicultural origins so when you have it, you’re having a dish which has been evolved through the contribution of myriad culinary approaches.

Conclusion

When you finally kickstart your dream to study in Germany, and begin your university life, it is absolutely essential that you relish your time there as it’s not only about the university you’d attend - it’s also about gaining exposure to new cultures and ways of life, and as we established earlier, trying the local food can play a massive role towards you doing that. Life in Germany for Indian students is filled with opportunities to explore German culture and lifestyle, and diving into the local cuisine is a fantastic way to start. Enjoy these dishes and let them be a delicious part of your student life in Germany!

[amynessblog]

exam season is finally over🥳

[vintagegermany]

College life, Germany 1900/10

[theamoristwriter]

Germany : as the theme country of 48th International Kolkata Book-fair ! 📚

4/2/25

[booksandglitter]

🌸📔springtime📔🌸 also means time for the new semester! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

I've been procrastinating all of my assignments for an embarrassing amount of time, so this semester is for getting shit done Things I have to do:

write term paper 1 (started)

write 4 essays for study abroad (started, wrote 3 out of 4)

write term paper 2 (not started)

I'll keep you updated here on how it goes, if you are interested :) Thanks everyone for following and interacting with my posts, it's actually great motivation💗

[questionableresponses]

Invoking the power of our lord and saviour Doitsu to help me finish my assignment

[transmhyra]

Translated from German: "If a University burns down or is otherwise destroyed, all current students immediatly finish their degrees with a bachelors degree" I also find the first paragraph notable "If someone dies during an exam, all other attending students pass" Which makes me wonder, if you murder someone else during an exam, would you pass as well? You would probably get expelled, but at that point in time you were attending the exam AND someone died. I don't think this will work more than once though. Professors hate this trick.

[studynxiety]

I feel like a failure.

06/02/2025

Exams start in 12 days, and I know more or less nothing. I am trying, I swear I am trying to catch up, but atp, it feels like nothing is enough. I failed to meet the pre-requisite for Engineering Mechanics 1 so I have to do an extra colloquium with notoriously low passing rate to get a second chance and if I fail that, I'll have to wait a whole year to get a second chance. And if I don't finish Engineering Mechanics 1 by the third semester, I get kicked out.

And it's extra awful knowing Engineering Mechanics is more or less the only subject I studied for because I perceived the other subjects to be easier and now, my first test in 12 days is on Advanced Maths but I can't start studying for that in good conscience knowing I need to prepare for the EM colloquium.

I know this is the consequence of my own actions, and I do not know how to reconcile with that. I feel like I am on board a train with a broken accelerator rapidly heading to its doom. But I suppose as long as I don't give up, there is always next semester. God, please save me once more.

I really don't want to repeat any subject next semester because I want to get a job and start investing time in my hobbies again. I did nothing this semester because I thought I would need all the grace in the world to adjust to a new place and new kind of study curriculum, and god, is that an understatement.

I will call the student counseling tomorrow because I need all the help I can get.

Today:

1. Finished Chapter 9 EM I theory

Tomorrow:

1. Finish Chapter 10 EM I theory

2. Practice Questions from Chapters 9 and 10

3. Practice Advanced Math questions from chapter 1

[laurellala-comics]

there are two wolves inside of you. One of them is fretting that you went through all the effort of making a new art account just to pigeonhole yourself once more into a specific fandom, which holds you back from exploring original art concepts that you care about. The other one came up with three separate ace attorney comic ideas in the last hour alone and isn't stopping anytime soon

[cowboylikeyouu]

my life if i could just study criminal law & go fight crimes instead of sitting through hours and hours of ���verwaltungsprozessrecht✨, ✨sachenrecht✨, ✨schuldrecht✨, ✨staatsorganisationsrecht✨:

[mariamariamare]

Our first day, we never forget!

[ventras-world]

13/20 of #productivejune 19.06.24

Today i interviewed two students to join us as assistants and succsessfully reworked a chapter of my paper. I event went for a quick run in the morning.

At the evening we were watching the football game germany vs hungary.

[ladyeidolons]

Some flowers and the funny term for PhD supervisor in German.

#lustig

[bykremi]

My exam is tomorrow. It is the last exam for my entire university career. If it goes well, I will graduate next year. I would lie if I said I was not completely overwhelmed and scared. It feels like so much is at stake.

[karl-von-moor-official]

liebes deutsches Tumblr:

[miffyarchive]

picture dump of my trip to germany!

i went to leer and weener (⁠づ⁠￣⁠ ⁠³⁠￣⁠)⁠づ