Name: Ahmad

Country: Palestine

Study programme: Medical Informatics

How do you say 'hello' in your native language:  مرحبا (Marhaba)

What do you like most about ECRI? The serene nature and lakes nearby

What do you like most about living in Germany? The kindness of German people and the equal treatment that all residents receive regardless of their nationality

Ahmad's new beginning in Germany

If you ask Ahmad to describe his experience in Pfarrkirchen so far, he will talk about the lakes and the beautiful nature here. He has heard a lot about Germany and how beautiful it is, but the language barrier has always been there. When he heard about the ECRI and that it offers courses in English, he decided to move to Pfarrkirchen.

For him, the ECRI is a new beginning. It has given him the opportunity to move to Germany, pursue his degree and get to know the country and its culture. So far, he likes it very much and is motivated by the staff and the professors. He likes to be on campus early in the morning because of the serene atmosphere. His favourite place during the day is the library, where he can enjoy some peace and quiet.

For Ahmad, mutual respect means a lot. It is also something he really likes about the ECRI, which brings together people from all over the world under one roof. All with respect for each other and the aim of growing and learning together. He also likes this about Germany, because it is not only the most beautiful country he has ever been to, but it also has a system that applies to everyone in the same  way, and the people here are very nice.