Handmade presents are always appealing to me, especially for birthdays and anniversaries. Handmade presents mean to me that the person remembers those important dates, plans for them, and spends time making the presents themselves. I had a best friend in high school – a friend whom my parents trusted so Read more
I like vegetables. I cannot survive a single day without them. If I don’t have time to cook, I’ll definitely opt for some easy-peasy veggies like cucumber or tomato. Though I adore both cucumber and tomato equally, today’s post is dedicated to cucumber. The first time I visited Germany for Read more
I love cooking and I love food. In fact, I might love food a bit more than cooking 🤣. In Vietnam, it’s incredibly easy and convenient to find a variety of food because there are so many food stores. Just three steps away from my home in Vietnam, I can Read more
Blue is my favorite color. My backpack for work is blue, my yoga mat is blue, and even my reading bone (Leseknochen) is adorned in shades of blue. Whenever I buy something, if it comes in multiple colors at the same price, I always opt for blue. So far, there Read more
I am an early bird, and I attribute it to my family. When I was a child, my parents would often wake up at 4 am, have coffee, and engage in discussions covering every topic while planning for the day. This habit has deep roots in me, and I have Read more
When I joined my company as a working student in 2020, the most exciting and common topic among my German colleagues was E-bikes. My company offers JobRad – a kind of bicycle leasing. After hearing all the discussions, I wanted to have an E-bike. But you know, student life: so Read more
I have learned several courses in Coursera, including the Google Project Management: Professional Course. Last year, as part of my development goals, my boss suggested that I get a certification. I had the freedom to choose which certification to pursue, and because I found the project management course enjoyable and Read more
Different master’s degrees in Germany will require varying documentation; some will necessitate your high school certification, while others may not. However, there is one document that every university will require for a Vietnamese student who has studied or obtained a degree in Vietnam, and that is the APS. APS stands Read more
While I can’t claim to be the top academic achiever, I can proudly say that I’ve always been one of the most active students. During my student life, from primary school to high school, I often was the captain in class. I even got voted to be the ‘class representative’ Read more
As I sit down to write this blog post, I find myself reflecting on my role as an Application Specialist at work. Beyond my official title, I’ve taken on an unofficial role as the “Onboarding Manager,” responsible for warmly welcoming new team members. Thanks to this unofficial role, I’ve had Read more