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borderless
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Atmosphere, amour and an x-rayed loaf
Whether it be a public declaration of affection in the Coronation Hall, live pictures of a high-heeled shoe or the translumination of a sliced loaf, the International Charlemagne Prize (Internationaler ...
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First-aid for culture shock
“Hi from Jakarta. Business going great. Would you do me a favour? Could you pin up my flyer to help me find good interns?!” The staff in the International Office ...
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Coal and gorillas – Euregio rocks
As every schoolboy knows, coal literally drove the industrial revolution. And coal was the driving force behind the Aachen area for many, many years.
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A degree of ease
Huan is excited at the prospect to flying to Germany tomorrow – a country she knows little about, other than the fact that it’s known for positive traits, good education ...
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Stepping out for peace
David goes into his third lap, cheered on by Mum and Dad. His face may be as red as beetroot and dripping with sweat, but he’s as happy as Larry ...
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Aacheners are very open and willing to help
I’m really happy in Aachen. I´m originally from Wuhan in China and started off studying information technology at Shanghai Tongji University.
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I love the weekly market
I love living in Aachen’s Frankenberger Quarter, but getting here was a long journey – both literally and metaphorically.
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Border art
Fancy a barbecue somewhere between Spain and the Netherlands, or a quick sunbathe between France and Belgium? Or fancy circumnavigating Europe in an inflatable dinghy?
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Exotic foods in a home from home
Rumbling tummies during lectures is nobody’s idea of fun. Words go in one ear and out the other as the brain screams one simple message: “Feed me!”. Never fear. In ...
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My childhood dream
Ever since I started playing the bassoon at the age of 14, I dreamt of nothing other than travelling to Germany – the land of the German bassoon system.
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