Meet: Bhavya - Exchange Student from India

Bucerius Law School welcomes exchange students from all over the world to Hamburg each fall while its LLB students study abroad.

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Why did you choose to study abroad and why at Bucerius specifically?

I wanted to challenge myself by stepping out of my comfort zone. Studying abroad definitely seemed to be right up that alley. I chose Bucerius because of the courses that were being offered, and because of the overall structure of the program.

 

Would you recommend the exchange program to other students from India?

Definitely! The program’s flexibility not only allowed me to navigate the exchange at a pace which was comfortable enough for me (while stepping out of my comfort zone), but the social interaction part of the exchange was invaluable in more ways than one (it really helped that almost all our classes consisted only of the exchange students).

 

In what way was studying at Bucerius different than that at your home law school?

My home law school is a completely residential campus i.e., all of us necessarily live and function within the confines of our university walls. Since that was not the case at Bucerius, it personally made a huge difference because it allowed me to think of life beyond ‘law school’.

What is the most interesting thing you learned academically and personally during your exchange term?

Academically speaking, since most of the courses I had chosen were kind of ‘hands-on’, I found the interweaving of practical insight into theoretical components to be fascinating. Personally speaking, I am quite proud of the progress I made with my language speaking skills.

 

What was your favorite experience during your exchange term?

All the trips I took with my friends (those were the best!).

 

What was most surprising to you about studying abroad?

The shift in perspective that comes from interacting with people who come from different cultures. There is so much to be learned even from the mundane aspects of our lives.

 

Is there anything else you would like to share with the future exchange students at Bucerius?

Go out with your friends every chance you get. The exchange program really does get over in a blink of an eye.

 

Bhavya, thanks for the interview.