launchpad, a peaceful haven amidst rolling green hills. The long evening walks along the Rhine became a favourite part of my routine. From the beginning, the town's picturesque charm reminded me of a fairytale [...] in terms of the culture, but at the same time, I was experiencing it together with peers from five different countries. This "Russian doll" experience, as I call it, perfectly captured the semester's essence [...] friends– and I even baked a cake for the first time! Life in Remagen has been full of such moments of simple pleasure. One of the most enriching aspects, however, was the human connection. I formed amazing