“Moving to Germany was significantly more challenging than I had expected—especially because of the cold winters and the feeling of loneliness in a new country. There were days when the language barrier overwhelmed me or I felt unsure in everyday life, even with simple things like finding my way around the city.

I am all the more grateful that Alma accompanied me during this time. It was not just about housing or work—the team really took the time to ask how I was doing and supported me personally. It was precisely this reliability and closeness that helped me keep going.

After seven months, I have my daily life well under control and can manage independently. Today I feel significantly more self-reliant and am very grateful that Alma accompanied me especially in the most difficult moments.”

“When I arrived in Germany, I was immediately impressed by how beautiful the cities are. Even though the weather is sometimes changeable, the openness and warmth of the people quickly helped me overcome the initial language barrier and feel welcome.”

“This successful start was no coincidence. The Alma team took care of all the organizational steps and formalities, so I could focus on settling in. Alma’s support, together with the backing of new friends and colleagues, helped me settle in quickly. It is precisely this environment that motivates me every day to keep learning and to give my best in this new chapter of life.”

“After I arrived in Germany, I was immediately impressed by how beautiful the cities are. Even though the weather is sometimes unpredictable, the openness and warmth of the people quickly helped me overcome the initial language barrier and feel welcome.

This successful start was no coincidence. The Alma team took care of all the organizational steps and formalities, so I was able to focus on settling in. The support from Alma, together with the backing of new friends and colleagues, helped me settle in quickly. This very environment motivates me every day to keep learning and to give my best in this new chapter of my life.”

“Before I left, I was mainly afraid of the language barrier and of being on my own in a foreign country. When I arrived in Germany, I quickly realized that life here is not made up of only beautiful moments. I had to get used to the directness of the people and learn to cope with many formal procedures and documents. There were days when I was ill or felt overwhelmed by the pace of studying and working. During that time, I learned to take responsibility for myself and to adapt step by step.

All the more important was the fact that Alma supported me from the very beginning — from the application process to my arrival in Germany. This reliable support helped me find my way in a completely new environment and not lose track. By now, I have settled in well. I feel much more independent and resilient than before. Germany is not perfect, but it is exactly the right place for me to grow personally.”

Before I went to Germany, I was mainly afraid of the language and of being completely on my own in a foreign country. When I arrived here, I quickly realized that life does not always go the way you imagine it. I first had to get used to the directness of the people and learn how to cope with all the letters and formalities. There were days when I was sick or felt completely overwhelmed by studying, and it was precisely in those moments that I learned to dream less and take more responsibility for myself.

All the more grateful I am that Alma accompanied me the whole time, from the first steps of the application all the way to my arrival here, because that support helped me not to feel lost in a completely new environment. Today, many things are very different; I have my daily life under control, have become more independent, and handle challenges much more calmly. Germany is not perfect, but this is exactly where I have grown.