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Fasching III: Carnival worldwide, German strongholds and carnival culture criticism [14.02.2023]

Everybody loves carnival, and festivities are happening all over the world. However, voices have been raised criticizing underlying racism and sexism, the creation of vast amounts of waste and the behavior of the carnival-goers. Let's take a look, shall we? mehr


Fasching II: Swabian-Alemannic Fastnacht and local festivals [13.02.2023]

Swabian-Alemannic carnival is different from the bubbly carnival in other parts of Germany. Distinct are the wooden masks of witches, devils, mythical creatures and jesters, passed down generation after generation. Find out which celebrations are happening in the Stuttgart area.mehr


Fasching I: Carnival Customs in Germany [12.02.2023]

The traditional festival of Fasching is most prominent in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The celebration has a lengthy history that dates back to a time when people rejoiced in the passing of winter and the coming of spring. Ash Wednesday also marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent before Easter.mehr


Exam Prep: Tips and Tricks. [30.01.2023]

The first exam period at the University of Hohenheim is just around the corner and you are probably already studying hard. We listed different types of learners and ideas how you can improve your study success. Check out our latest Podcast episode “Juggling your studies, social life and hobbies: tips for exam period”, too. mehr


Christmas Special III: With full speed to the Christmas holidays! [14.12.2022]

We end our Christmas special and discuss the origin of Santa, why you can find so many straw stars in Germany, when Germans decorate their Christmas tree, and how they traditonally celebrate Christmas (and when). mehr


Christmas Special II: The Nativity Story, and everything that sweetens the anticipation of Christmas [01.12.2022]

Christmas is the most special season of the year in Germany, and you will not be able (or even want!) to avoid Christmas markets, Christmas decorations and our infamous Glühwein!mehr


Christmas Special I: Christmas time is coming to Hohenheim! [28.11.2022]

Cozy, adventurous, historic - we’ve compiled some of our favorite Christmas markets from the Stuttgart region below to help familiarize yourself this holiday season – be sure to check them out as some of them have already opened!  mehr


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