Lennart - University of British Columbia

I'm a master's student in the dual-degree Global History programme at Humboldt-Universität and Freie Universität. My study focus is on the development of and nationalism in 20th-century South Asia. I am currently on an exchange at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

The long route to Vancouver – Part I

The long route to Vancouver – Part I

Contemplating a semester in North America? Follow my journey from the US to Canada and collect some inspiration and practical advice on the way! Canadian grad school is known to be quite hectic, so we're taking the slow, scenic route – on a shoestring, via public transport.
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Part II - A beautiful campus on stolen land

Part II - A beautiful campus on stolen land

The University of British Columbia's beautiful campus is located directly on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. In this blog post, I’ll take you there. Come along and find out about fraught history, fascinating architecture and vibrant student life.
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Canadian term paper marathon: No pain, no gain!

Canadian term paper marathon: No pain, no gain!

A semester abroad in Canada is one thing above all: a whole lot of work. In addition to a heavy reading load, students have to hand in several papers each and every week. Sounds tough? Well, it also has considerable advantages.
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