Ways of greeting in India – “Culture shock reloaded”

Some readers and especially some colleagues told me that they want to read more about my “culture shock” experiences. They want to know more about “Dos and don’ts in India” because my first three experiences weren’t enough. So let me tell you more about another part of Indian culture which seems to vary significantly from …

Getting in touch with the Indian culture for the first time

India is widely famous for the delicious food, the bright colours, the vivid music and the absolute kindness of its people. Before my first trip to India I read a lot about these and I was eager to witness everything. But I was still unfamiliar with the real Indian culture and was therefore unknowingly making …

A Bus Ride Home

For 14 days the exchange students from Noida had been guests in Straubing. Together with their German partners they worked on the media project, lived with the families and explored the Bavarian culture. On Saturday it was time to say goodbye and to return to India. At 5.45 am the students and their host parents …