Welcome to the World of Zungenbrecher! If you love a good linguistic challenge and a hearty laugh, you’re in the right place! In my latest YouTube video, we dive into the wonderful world of German tongue twisters, or “Zungenbrecher.” These phrases are not only a fantastic way to practice your Read more
When I was a kid, I really enjoyed camping. When I was in high school, I organized camping activities for children. I still remember teaching them the basic knots for camping. Back then, our camping tent looked like this: Last week, I attended a music festival in Germany called Southside. Read more
When applying for a Master’s program in Germany, most universities require a Cover Letter or a similar document, such as a Motivation Letter. This letter took up most of my time during the application process. Why? In summary, it took me around a month to brainstorm ideas, do research, write, Read more
The first time I appeared in a YouTube video was during university. I got a position as an MC (Master of Ceremony) for the Communications Club at my university. It was a funny experience; to record just a few seconds for the video, imagine how many retakes I had to Read more
My family from Vietnam visited me last year in Germany. I took some days off to show my family around, from trying German cuisine to going to the Christmas market, and so on. One time, while driving on the highway, my mother told me, “T-Rex, the road signs in Germany Read more
I have been dreaming about going to Santorini for a really long time. I love seeing the city on the cliff covered by white houses with blue caps. I have checked for Santorini many times, but the timing or price was never quite right. For April, I booked a one-week Read more
I worked in Vietnam at Training and Organizational Development for 1.5 years before going to Germany to pursue a master’s degree. That’s why, when I was looking for a working student position, I also sought opportunities in the HR department. The tricky thing is, almost all positions require German proficiency, Read more
The fourth day of training focused mainly on giving and receiving feedback, a part I particularly enjoyed. I received feedback from seven other people in my team. The feedback aligned with my self-perception: positive, curious, eager to learn and apply new knowledge, observant, empathetic, sociable, receptive to feedback, and accountable. Read more
From the lessons learned on training day 1, we began day 2 with the Aim Grid, which helps to clearly define why we are engaging in the activity, for whom, what the desired outcome is, and measurable criteria. I really appreciate the simplicity yet effectiveness of this Aim Grid. I Read more
In February, I attended a four-day training on the topic of “Team Success Step by Step,” or Zielorientiertes Arbeiten im Team (ZAT) in German. A total of 16 colleagues from my company joined me in this training, along with two external trainers. We gathered in a spacious room, and on Read more