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Party Person, Nature Lover, or Homebody?

How to make the most out of your (exchange) student life in Taiwan as a European student! By: Sharon Huang Are you a party person, a nature lover, or a

Why Easter Dates Differ: Catholic and Orthodox Easter

by Alexander Bernhardt It’s that time of year once more—the pinnacle of the Christian liturgical calendar, when the resurrection of Jesus Christ is joyously commemorated. Eastertide unites believers across denominations,

Why Your Dutch Classmate Said “We Should Work Together” And Then Disappeared

🇩🇪 Germany · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · 🇺🇸 USA · 🇨🇳 China By: Vedant Talekar – Image Generated by Gemini ·March 26, 2025 Two people, two completely different ideas of what

Tea vs Beer: England vs Germany in Football Culture

By: Lucius Nackmayr If football is a language, then England and Germany speak it completely differently. Both may speak the same language, but yet can barely understand one another. From

Hey Professor, Can I Call You Steve? Navigating Hierarchy in Four Cultures

Image generated by Gemini AI By Vedant Talekar · March 26, 2026 How you address people in professional and academic settings reveals a lot about a culture’s relationship with hierarchy.

Don’t Get Run Over: A Real-World Guide to Surviving (and Loving) the Netherlands

By Denis Lu Flat, wet, and absolutely overrun with bicycles, the Netherlands is one of Europe’s most charming destinations. Here’s what you actually need to know before you land, so

Rain vs Plans: How Daily Lives Differ in Taiwan vs The Netherlands

You wake up, check the weather, and it’s pouring outside. Do you cancel your plans, or do you simply grab a jacket and head out? It might seem like a

Don’t Whistle Indoors! Slavic Superstitions You Should Know

by Alexander Bernhardt Have you ever wondered why your Slavic friend knocks on wood three times after mentioning something positive? Yes? Then this blog will provide all the answers you

Taiwan vs The Netherlands: Where would you live?

By: Sharon Huang Imagine being stuck in a life simulation game where you are forced to choose between two servers, which would you choose? Server 1: The Netherlands Server 2:

Germany vs China: 4 Cultural Differences That Will Surprise You

By Denis Lu From communication style to work culture and food, a clear comparison of everyday life in Germany and China German town square + Chinese night marketPhoto: Various photographers

The Check, Please! A Guide to Splitting the Bill in Four Cultures

By: Vedant Talekar. Image generated by Gemini AI The meal is finished, the conversation is winding down, and then the waiter places that small black folder in the centre of

Six things YOU need to know before moving to Germany!

By Lucius Nackmayr: Every country is unique with their small tidbits. Germany is especially so, with it having many MANY different unique cultural rules and values one must know before