{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Kia Ora & Guten Tag: Exchange Stories","title":"DAAD Winter Course Reflections: Emma & Josh in Freiburg ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/18deae87\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3537,"description":"Kia ora & Guten Tag! In this episode, host Mareike Schmidt welcomes Emma Uren and Josh Wang, two students from the University of Auckland who received a prestigious DAAD Winter Course scholarship to study German in Freiburg, Germany.Over six immersive weeks, Emma and Josh dove into language learning, cultural exchange, and European travel — and today, they share their stories, surprises, and standout moments. From navigating the application process to experiencing life in a German university town, this episode is full of practical tips and personal reflections for anyone curious about studying abroad.🎒 In this episode, we talk about:How Emma and Josh first got into learning GermanWhat the DAAD Winter Course is and how the application process feltInsights into the intensive language course in FreiburgCulture shock moments and how they adaptedWeekend travels and the feeling of connectedness across EuropeHonest lowlights and uplifting highlightsAdvice for future DAAD scholarship holdersHow the experience shaped their language skills and global outlookIf you enjoyed this episode, follow Kia Ora & Guten Tag: Exchange Stories on your favorite podcast platform and share it with someone dreaming of studying in Germany.Bis bald — see you soon!Stay informed about opportunities with DAAD Scholarships https://www.daad-newzealand.org/en/find-funding/scholarship-database/More general information about the University in Freiburghttps://uni-freiburg.deCheck out exchange options with 360International at University of Aucklandhttps://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/360-international.htmlYour options to study German Abroad with the University of Aucklandhttps://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/arts/current-students/student-exchange-and-study-abroad0/study-abroad/german.html-------This podcast is made possible with support from the DAAD Lectureship Programme.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MtsU3NiL34Ru26UjchlPjQEpHFOc2rZCV65wk2u_7JM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZWY0/NTVlNjEzYjJiMzNk/MmM2OWMxNTg5Y2E1/MWNmMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}