Even so I liked Rome and Sorrento better. In Berlin I have now completed my master’s degree in management and have done an internship at Bosch in Stuttgart. I also successfully completed my B2 exam in German. My biggest problems after my arrival was the bureaucracy and the search for an apartment. I miss being able to go shopping around the clock (even on Sunday). I also miss the efficiency and fast processing in the administration and the clearly noticeable lack of service towards customers. I feel good in Germany and have to experience any discrimination so far. I also have German friends. There are many events and activities in Berlin. I love the parks and the lakes, old buildings and sporty people. The low prices for good products and the multicultural diversity. I feel fully integrated in Berlin. I have been involved in preparing food for the homeless and helping refugee children. But unfortunately I don’t have the time for that now, especially since I also moved away from Berlin for professional reasons. My first impressions – coming from Naples- were: Germany is cleaner then Italy! But not as clean as Taiwan! Compared to Taipei everything seems small and cute.

I feel safer here then in Italy, but not as safe as in Taiwan, and the Germans seem a bit coldhearted to me. For me, adhering to the rules of everyday life is typical German. I love football, the Oktoberfest and the Christmas market, and I like the rich German breakfast with bread and cheese.