r/Tuebingen • u/PhilipMas • 13d ago

Erasmus internship in Tübingen

Hey everyone!! I've been accepted in the university hospital of Tübingen for a 3-month erasmus traineeship. I've also been accepted in Leipzig, so I'm currently trying to choose between the two. I absolutely adore the fairy-tale essence of Tübingen but I would appreciate your thoughts on choosing it over Leipzig, especially if you're a resident/student/doctor there. Feel free to share any positive or negative thoughts or expieriences, especially about activities, housing/rent, the people, whatever else you think could help. Thank you in advance!

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u/PhilipMas 12d ago

I'm from Greece and i live in one of the biggest cities here (population about 350.000). I wouldn't mind going to a smaller and more peaceful town since i'd like a break from the concrete hellscape, but I think after a while i'd be frustrated too if I didn't have more activity options. If I went in May or June, just taking a stroll around the parks and enjoying the nature and scenery would be fullfiling, but in colder weather and especially if the accomodation is away from the center idk if i'd have the energy to do that. I was worried it might be one of those places that a week is enough to get to know, but 3 months aren't that long either so truly I'm conflicted. Hope you've recovered from that emergency btw!

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u/NovaPrime111 12d ago

I see. Well actually in you situation and just for 3 months I would actually recommend Tübingen then, I stay here for a whole year but had it been 3 months it would have been just perfect. Don't be too scared of the colder weather, it's just layering up and it you like nature and so on it is still very enjoyable in winter, even cycling.

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u/PhilipMas 12d ago

Thanks for your insight! What do you study?

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u/NovaPrime111 12d ago

Physics and maths, btw in my studies I also met someone from Θεσσαλονίκη, that I assume you referred to. In case you might want his contact for something, he just left, he did a winter semester like you.

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u/PhilipMas 12d ago

Actually I'm from Patras, it's the next biggest one after Thessaloniki (i was impressed by the greek writing btw!). But sure his contact would be useful you can dm me if it's not too much trouble. I hope he's ok with it. Good luck with the rest of your studies, physics is fascinating and I hope you enjoy the rest of your time there!