Tim Lehmann (2022)

I would describe my time at UVT in Timisoara as chaotic, hectic and yet nice. Although I didn't always understand everything, I had a good and comfortable feeling going into university. It was the first time I went to university without any worries. I enjoyed sitting in the lecture with other students, going to the cafeteria together and writing texts in the library after the lecture. It was my first real semester of attendance after two years of pandemic. Furthermore, the students helped me when I had comprehension problems. In addition, I could talk to the lecturers when I had difficulties because of the exam performance.

Manuel Roche (2021)

"My semester at the university in Timisoara was online. Therefore, the exchange with the students on site was limited. Of course, it is not easy to follow classes completely in Romanian, but the professors were very accommodating and happy to help us with any problems. For me, it was enriching to study in Timisoara. In general, I can only recommend the double degree program, because I learned a lot along the way. I don't mean the content that you are taught. I don't want to miss the experience I gained during my studies abroad. On the one hand, you get to know a new culture that you didn't know much about beforehand, and on the other hand, you get to know yourself better, even though people often say that's true."

Rahel Stengele (2019)

"Things that make up the German-Romanian course for me:
1. Reflection: alone and in the group - the be-all and end-all of professional social work - and good self-care.
2. diversity awareness/understanding of transnational, or transcultural contexts
3. new perspectives: a new perspective on the familiar (German) environment, an insider's perspective on a previously foreign environment/culture. In this context especially in the field of social work and studying at different universities.
4. patience, composure, gratitude: have grown with me through the challenges, but also the beautiful moments in the internship and through all the paperwork we have to work through.
5. fighting spirit: By repeatedly choosing not to give up in frustrating and challenging situations.
6. and lastly: Group cohesion! Through regular personal contact and visits during our internship semester and through close cooperation in official study matters, we can encourage each other, share similar experiences and help each other with important information."

Anne Günther (2019)

"I feel this study is important because it gives us the opportunity to learn about and understand another country. Through this, we learn to understand why some Romanians have difficulties here in Germany, but also how we can effectively assist them. I hope that Germany and Romania will continue to network in the coming years and work together to address social issues such as homelessness and human trafficking."