Don’t be scared of empty streets on Sundays. It will be quiet for sure. Shops are closed and people prefer to stay inside, bbq in their garden or go on a day trip with family or friends. How about a Sunday stroll?
Streets appear empty compared to Indian cities. No one is walking on the street itself. Everyone stops at red lights and waits for the green light to appear.
Walking around you will see many churches. When you look further you see mosques and synagogues. Germany is religiously diverse. Not everyone is an atheist. Whatever your belief is, it is likely you find like-minded people.
Some things might disappoint or irritate you when coming to Germany for the first time. No need to worry. The same happens to someone who has travelled from Germany to India and back.
You picture the typical German as punctual and efficient? Trains and busses are never delayed? This is relative. There are delays and cancellations over here, as well. However, it is true that schedules are very important. It is rather offensive to let someone wait for more than 15 minutes without previous notice.
Excited about the Octoberfest? We have to disappoint you twice: It is not celebrated in October but at the end of September and it is only based in Bavaria. Yet, there are ways to experience it even without travelling to Munich. Cities all over the country have started to annually celebrate the event as well. Probably, also the city you will be studying in.
What connects Indian and German cultures is the inventive spirit.What jugaad is in India, is the so-called Erfindungsgeist in Germany!
Ideas and inventions are highly welcomed.
Buddy tip
Look out for carnival festivities in February/March. Don’t be surprised to see adults dressed up as clowns, pirates and elephants. Join the crowd!
