Done Being Sad? Let’s Get Your Bureaucratic Things Settled
To the international student who has just arrived in Germany in the early winter days, I know how your past few days might have been. If you've landed in a city with a strong international student community (especially Bangladeshi) like Berlin, Frankfurt, or Hamburg - kudos to you! You might have support in all aspects of life. But if you’ve found yourself in a place where your home country’s community is not as active, please pay special attention to taking care of yourself; especially your mental health . And please, don’t fall into the trap of thinking, “Oh, I’m a strong, independent woman. Nothing’s wrong. I can handle this.” Of course, you can handle everything, but allow yourself to embrace the vulnerability of being in a new place. There’s a certain beauty in this phase; please don’t let it slip away unnoticed. Even after getting accepted into the long cherished Human Rights Master's Programme, securing a wonderful scholarship, m y first few days were filled w...